Solution Architect (Cloud, AI & Automation)

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 Description

• Architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud and AI solutions aligned with business goals.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native architectures using Azure and/or AWS.
• Define and implement multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend best-fit solutions.
• Guide cross-functional teams including developers, data scientists, and business analysts.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities into enterprise solutions using services like Azure Cognitive Services and AWS SageMaker.
• Design and implement microservices, API management, and event-driven architectures.
• Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Bicep.
• Oversee DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and security best practices.
• Support the development of data lakes, data warehouses, and ETL pipelines.
• Provide architectural governance and ensure alignment with IT strategy and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical architecture and future ICT platforms.
• Maintain high-quality architecture documentation and ensure compliance with governance processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in ICT Infrastructure, operations and cloud, solution and technical architecture.
• Proven experience in cloud architecture (Azure and/or AWS), including governance and security.
• Strong understanding of multi-cloud, hybrid cloud, and cloud-native services (serverless, containers, Kubernetes).
• Experience with AI/ML integration and lifecycle management (data prep, training, deployment, monitoring).
• Deep knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep).
• Expertise in application, integration, infrastructure, and security architecture.
• Experience designing large-scale on-premise and hybrid cloud business applications.
• Familiarity with architecture tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, availability).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure services (Application Insights, Redis Cache, Service Bus, etc.).
• Understanding of IT governance, regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO), and architectural governance.
• Experience with API design, microservices, and federated identity providers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and document solutions effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to shape strategic ICT and digital service direction.

Additional Information

Why 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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