Solution Architect

Version-1; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly profit share

Career development program

Flexible/remote working

Educational assistance and certs

Private healthcare

Job summary

Version 1 is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver enterprise technology solutions across application, integration, data and cloud environments in Ireland. The role focuses on Microsoft Azure, hybrid cloud, and working with business and technical stakeholders throughout the solution lifecycle.

You will lead architecture activities, define non-functional requirements, design end-to-end solutions, and provide governance and oversight across delivery teams, ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience in leading solution design and architecture across large technology initiatives.
• End-to-end design across database, backend, integration, and UX/frontend layers.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture activities for strategic projects.
• Define non-functional requirements with stakeholders and project teams.
• Provide architectural oversight through implementation and governance processes.
• Develop architecture roadmaps and reusable patterns.
• Build strong relationships with senior business and IT stakeholders.

Skills

Solution design

Solution architecture

Azure

Hybrid cloud

Stakeholder management

Architecture governance

Non-functional requirements

TOGAF

Tools

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Job description

• Department: Public Sector & Utilities (Ireland)

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’rean award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heartof whatwe do:

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’rea corevalues drivencompany, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them,it’sdeeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us andwe’llinvest in you!.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver enterprise technology solutions across application, integration, data and cloud environments.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in solution design and architecture, with a particular focus on the Microsoft technology stack and Azure, and will work closely with business and technical stakeholders throughout the solution lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture activities across large and strategic technology projects.
• Work closely with Business Analysts and project teams to understand business requirements and define non-functional requirements.
• Design end-to-end solutions across database, backend, integration and user experience layers.
• Develop clear and concise solution designs aligned with architectural strategy, standards and business requirements.
• Design cloud-native, hybrid cloud and cloud migration solutions using Microsoft Azure.
• Collaborate with enterprise, application, infrastructure, security and other architecture teams to develop holistic solutions.
• Present solution designs through architecture governance and review processes.
• Provide architectural oversight throughout implementation, ensuring delivery remains aligned with the approved solution design.
• Support the development of technology and application architecture roadmaps.
• Provide technical advice and architectural guidance to project and delivery teams.
• Contribute to the development of architecture standards, patterns and improved ways of working.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior business and technology stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong and demonstrable experience in Solution Design and Solution Architecture.
• Experience designing end-to-end solutions across multiple technology layers, including:
  • Database
  • Backend
  • Integration
  • UX / frontend
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure Platform Services.
• Experience designing hybrid cloud solutions and/or migrating applications from on-premises environments to Azure.
• Experience producing high-quality solution designs and taking them through architecture governance.
• Strong understanding of architectural principles, standards and design patterns.
• Experience defining and incorporating non-functional requirements into solution designs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior business and IT stakeholders.
• Experience providing architectural oversight and guidance during solution implementation.

Experience across some or all of the following Microsoft technologies is preferred:

• .NET
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Angular
• Experience with architecture modelling tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Experience working on large-scale enterprise transformation programmes.
• Experience supporting technology procurement and development projects.
• Experience developing architecture roadmaps, standards and reusable architecture patterns.

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 collectivelybenefitfrom 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 initiativesincluding;Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financialadviceand 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

Educationalassistance, 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.

Version1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse,inclusiveand respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter [e-mail] at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully,respectfullyand confidentially.

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