Solutions Architect (Data / Hybrid)

Company Description Version 1 has celebrated over 26 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. 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. 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. We are looking for an experienced technical person to join our Engineering Capability team as a Solution Architect. As part of our rapidly expanding team, you will have opportunities for career growth and to influence the strategic direction of our technology solutions, with a focus on Cloud (Azure & AWS). Your role will involve a mix of strategic planning and hands-on problem-solving. You should have experience working with large finance or insurance companies, delivering critical or high-profile projects, and be comfortable with application modernisation and common technologies and languages. Demonstrated experience in various technology projects. Expertise in architecture, engineering, integration, testing, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure). Software Delivery Expertise: Skilled in delivering high-quality, reliable, scalable, and secure software using Agile methodologies, design patterns, DevOps tools including test automation, and monitoring. Experience in managing large and complex technical projects within global, multi-supplier environments. Technical Excellence and Risk Management: Capable of ensuring excellence in technical delivery, identifying and mitigating risks, and recovering challenged projects. Commercial Awareness: Ability to drive business growth through pre-sales activities, presentations, bid responses, technical and commercial documentation, project forecasting, planning, and estimation. Proficient in producing and validating estimates for projects and programs. Time Management: Ability to prioritise time across multiple projects and meet deadlines. Experience in managing, coaching, and developing team members, including performance management. Tech Community Involvement: Active in the tech community and up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, standards, legislation, and regulations. Excellent English: Strong verbal and written English skills. 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. #