Solution Architect

We pledge "to prove IT can make a real difference to our customer's businesses". We work hard to ensure we understand what our customers need from their technology solutions and then we deliver.

We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big and we hire great people. Version 1 are more than just another IT services company - we are leaders in implementing and supporting Oracle, Microsoft and AWS technologies.

• No 1 Best place to work in Ireland #GPTW2023 !!
• 6th Best Large Workplace in the UK
• 10th place in Glassdoor Top 50 UK companies
• UK & Ireland’s premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner
• Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications
• Consulting, implementation and support services
• 3000 strong,€255m/ £220m revenue business

This role works closely with Project Delivery to ensure that requirements for a new product or project are well defined prior to software development commences and provides mentoring, guidance and troubleshooting advice thereafter

• This role will also have responsibility for shaping the direction of software design and build at all software development layers
• Ensure best practice is applied to all software solution design, including the escalation of issues as necessary
• To provide direction and guidance to all technical leads with regard to software build and to ensure alignment to overall solution design
• To ensure all software build and implementation aligns to software development standards
• To technically validate all new software development candidates as required
• To provide mentoring assistance to the development teams where required
• To assist in troubleshooting project/support issues when required
• Recommends strategic direction for the software development roadmap including POC’s as relevant

• Significant experience in Software Development and Agile Methodologies.
• Significant or experience in full stack developer role.
• Significant experience of current front end and back end development frameworks.
• Significant experience in CI/CD and DevSecOps platforms.
• Experience of leading software development teams.
• Experience in Cloud Technologies and Platforms e.g. Azure.
• Experience in Networking and Server Technologies.
• Experience of Solution Architecture design and implementation.
• Experience in secure software design and software security best practice
• Ability to manage and co-ordinate stakeholder engagements and meetings.
• Experience in incident, change management and transition processes
• Reporting, documentation/writing, and presentation skills
• Excellent Organisational skills.
• Experience with a wide range of IT environments, platforms and applications
• IT Qualification - Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Prior Project Management experience.

• Quarterly performance-related profit share
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years in a row
• Career Progression (496 CPD Promotions in last 12 months)
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Employee Discount Scheme - available online and in a wide range of stores
• Flexible and Remote working Options
• Lunchtime activities including but not limited to fitness, yoga, financial advice and wellbeing
• Pension
• Private Healthcare Cover
• Offer incentives for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role
• Wide range of reward schemes including:
• Version 1 Excellence Awards (annual)
• Fostering several Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging schemes
• And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more

This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Microsoft Consultancies in Ireland & the UK.