Enterprise Architect

Version 1 Solutions Limited; North East; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape digital strategies for clients. The role includes leading pre-sales discussions, designing enterprise architectures, and driving best practices within the organization. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of IT experience, strong communication skills, and a background in client-facing consultancy. The position offers flexibility in working arrangements and an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share

Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching

Flexible and remote working

Pension and Private Healthcare Cover

Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts

Educational assistance for certifications

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in information technology.
• 7+ years experience in Enterprise Architect role in a busy IT environment.
• Previous experience with a client-facing consultancy with significant pre-sales client exposure.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, support and lead pre-sales discussions with clients.
• Work with business users to elicit requirements and develop design specifications.
• Create enterprise and solution architecture designs.

Skills

Communication skills

Influencing ability

Stakeholder engagement

Strong written and verbal presentation skills

Knowledge of cloud and integration design patterns

Job description

Overview

Shaping Digital Strategy for medium and large organisations in the Public & Private sector. Define Digital strategies and solutions for a range of customer and prospect requirements and use cases. Develop digital architectures across multiple technology platforms and contexts depending on the client needs.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, support and lead pre-sales discussions with clients and internal stakeholders
• Work with business users to elicit requirements & develop design specifications
• Lead and Contribute to bid responses and proposals
• Interact and advise C-Suite level clients how IT can deliver to deliver business benefit to their organisations
• Create enterprise and solution architecture designs and documentation for new and existing systems focusing on digital technologies
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders
• Contribute to organisational thought leadership, strategy and technology initiatives in areas of enterprise solution transformation and modernisation.
• Provide best-practice architectural principles and governance guidance both for customer projects and across the wider organisation.
• Introduce technology trends and drive innovation in technology and solution delivery strategies across the wider organisation
• Identifying, evaluating and recommending technology, product solutions and services
• Have previous experience in defining and delivering enterprise change and transformation programmes using technology.

Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in information technology
• 7+ years experience in Enterprise Architect role in a busy IT environment
• Are an excellent communicator and influencer with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills
• Previous experience with a client-facing consultancy with significant pre-sales client exposure
• Knowledge of modern development, cloud and integration design patterns and architectures
• Have previous experience in defining and delivering enterprise change and transformation programmes using technology.

About Version 1

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. 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.

• UK & Ireland's premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner
• Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications
• Consulting, implementation, and support services
• 3400+ strong, €347m/£302m revenue business
• ERP Partner of the Year & 10 years as GPTW to work in Ireland & UK

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.

Contact & Apply

UK & Ireland applicants, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We\\'re focused on our core values and pursuing growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team.