Technical Architect

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in the IT industry and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver IT solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We're also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.
We've been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.
As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We're focused on our core values; using these we've seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally

Job Description

• Providing technical co-ordination between IT Teams;
• Providing IT teams with technical leadership and guidance on design options;
• Suggest and implement process improvements and providing alternatives where relevant;
• Creating and maintaining technology standards;
• Ability to understand and define software and hardware capacity requirements based on system or user requirements;
• Ability to conceptualise and translate business requirements into end-to-end technical solutions;
• Identify technical gaps, opportunities, or inefficiencies in any area of architecture, and the overall application development lifecycle and develop plans to close such gaps;
• Support the IT teams in building robust applications using the most appropriate technologies, languages, tools and methodologies;
• Ability to create vision of the overall solution; and
• Ability to review architecture designs, to identify issues and risks, escalating them as needed.
• Understand business needs to define system specifications and work collaboratively with business analysis teams
• Use tools and methodologies to create representations for functions and user interface of desired solution
• Develop high-level product specifications with attention to system integration and feasibility
• Plan and design the structure of a technology solution Communicate system requirements to solution delivery, development and testing teams
• Evaluate and select appropriate software or hardware and suggest integration methods
• Assist with solving technical problems when they arise
• Ensure the implementation of agreed architecture and infrastructure
• Address technical concerns, ideas and suggestions
• Monitor systems to ensure they meet both user needs and business goals

Qualifications

• Proven architecture, design, and implementation experience with large scale projects;
• Ability to conceptualize and translate business requirements into end-to-end technical solutions;
• Extensive experience of Microsoft Azure and Oracle technologies;
• Experience at providing technical leadership to project resources to meet project deadlines and ensure project objectives are met;
• Ability to review architecture designs, to identify issues and risks, escalating them as needed;
• Experience of developing detailed knowledge of all aspects of the application development cycle;
• Ability to understand and define software and hardware capacity requirements based on system or user requirements;
• Innovative thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Ability to learn new technology and ability to learn quickly;
• A broad understanding and knowledge of industry technology trends; and
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Project delivery and Project Management methodologies as used in large integration projects

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.
One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.
We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth

"Strong focus on the core values and really live by them in everything they do"

Our Head of People Louise Lahiff explains why Version 1 could be the match for you Award-Winning Employee Focus Wired to Deliver

Every decision we make is governed by six core values. They are simply stated, non-negotiable and ever present.

Honesty and Integrity

Telling customers what they need to hear - not what they want to hear.

Personal Commitment

Being accountable and keeping commitments

No Ego

Having an open, helpful and 'No Job Too Small' attitude.

Customer First

Actively seeking customer feedback to understand your business.

Good enough is never our objective. We solve tough problems and make innovative suggestions.

Drive

Our customers are accustomed to working with driven, results focused Version 1 people.