Senior Solution Architect

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success.

Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in.

We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We're an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do :

UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3300+ strong, €350 / £300m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We're a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it's deeply embedded within our DNA.

Invest in us and we'll invest in you!

Job DescriptionIn this role, you will

Lead and oversee the architectural designbased on modernization projects, including cloud migration, microservices adoption, and legacy system transformation.

Work closely with clients to assess their current infrastructure, application portfolios, and pain points to define strategic modernization plans.

Develop and document solution architectures, providing clear roadmaps for the migration of legacy systems to new, scalable platforms.

Collaborate with development teams to ensure designs are implemented with best practices in coding, security, and performance.

Provide leadership and mentorship to both internal and client teams on best practices in modern application architecture, Java technologies, and system integration.

Guide and participate in proof-of-concept (PoC) development, helping clients visualize the future state of their applications.

Facilitate workshops, technical sessions, and presentations for clients to build consensus and ensure alignment on architectural decisions.

Qualifications5+ years prior experience as a Solution Architect or Technical Architect Prior experience : hands on Java developer,Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Java, Kafka, Kubernetes Intimate knowledge of architectural patterns and best practice Application Modernisation experience Strong technical and communication skills Comfortable working with senior stakeholders Additional InformationWhy Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.

Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.

Flexible / remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people's individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.

Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.

Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more.

Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity / paternity leave, marriage / civil partnership leave and special leave policies.

Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Reward schemes including Version 1's Annual Excellence Awards & 'Call-Out' platform.

Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Ekta Bahl - Talent Acquisition Capability Partner

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