Cloud Architect
Version 1
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- No. 1 Best Large Workplace in Ireland by GPTW
- 5th Best Super Large Workplace in the UK by GPTW
- Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
- Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK 2023 by GPTW
- Top 10 Best Place to Work UK by Glassdoor
- Architect and provide technical direction for our approach for cloud/SaaS and on-premises products
- Lead on the setting and enforcement of architecture standards and practices affecting development of all new products as well as impacting existing ones. Develop these standards in coordination with peers in other divisions.
- Review and evaluate new and existing architecture and code to ensure it meets standards; or for existing products that they will operate within the overall cloud architecture.
- Evangelize the cloud and microservice message and architecture within the development organization and to our field organizations, partners, and customers
- Research new technologies, including hands-on technical evaluation and POCs.
- Create and maintain documentation
- Provide technical leadership within project team and with respective stakeholders
- Leading conversations and workshops with stakeholders to understand requirements and identify solutions and opportunities
- Working with stakeholders to design and deliver solutions
- Use DevOps processes and tooling for the delivery of IaaS and PaaS services using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Agile methodology and ceremonies
- Produce and contribute to high quality documentation
- 10+ years of experience in information technology
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
- Demonstrated experience in both legacy corporate solution architecture approaches as well as experience pivoting to cloud approach.
- 8+ years of experience managing infrastructure or platform teams
- 8+ years of application development
- In-depth knowledge of at least one high-level programming language
- Experienced with internal and external cloud technologies, Certifications in Cloud, and track record of application migrations to cloud.
- Master's degree or equivalent practical experience
- Experience with Azure technologies such as designing and deploying solutions that are highly available, high performing, and secure
- Practical understanding of the Cloud Adoption Framework
- Solid understanding of Cloud Architecture principles and best practices
- Experience working with Cloud native solutions and services
- Experience using DevOps, CI/CD, IAC tooling, and well versed in Agile methodologies
- Be passionate about continual learning and development to keep track of emerging technology
- Have the ability to clearly create and communicate technical designs, issues, and resolutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Have good commercial awareness and be able to articulate the commercial impacts of technical challenges and opportunities
- 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 Ergonomic Tech Equipment, 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.