AWS Architect

Department: Public Sector & Utilities (Ireland)

Job Description

Version 1 are one of a handful of AWS Premier Consulting Partners, which is the highest tier of AWS Partnership available. You will be working for the AWS Practice which consists of some of the best Architects, DevOps Engineers and Consultants. The customer engagements are varied and the exposure to cutting‑edge technologies is always present. You will work in a mixture of teams to deliver solutions to some of the most high‑profile customers in Europe.

Version 1 invests in their people and you will be supported to take Associate, Professional and Speciality certifications and additional training that is relevant to your role. We have a successful learning and development programme that will allow you the freedom to take on training and certifications on the training platform of your choice. As an Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud architect, you’ll assist in implementing and supporting large‑scale cloud implementations on Amazon AWS. Other duties include architecting and implementing cloud solutions for different applications, automating cloud operations and cloud deployments.

Responsibilities

- Enhance cloud capability by creating and implementing cloud application patterns

- Develop and implement ways to move apps and workloads to the cloud

- Work closely with business leads and product owners to understand solution requirements and identify architectural patterns

- Monitor compliance of cloud resources to see if they fit industry guardrails and best practices

- Research and propose solutions for AWS data transformation, data connections, operational frameworks, and application integration

- Work closely with lead architects and engineers to create and maintain architectural templates and build/operational artefacts

- Work with DevOps and engineering teams to develop solutions

- Help Version 1 work on proposals with your technical skills

- Use your expertise to provide some thought leadership

Qualifications

- Experience as an AWS Architect

- Knowledge of the AWS Well Architected Framework

- Linux (RHEL, CentOS) and Bash

- Understanding of DevOps and DevSecOps methodologies

Preferred Criteria

- AWS certifications (Associate and Professional level)

- Security experience

- A keen interest in technology

- Have previously been hands‑on

- At least one software development language (Python, NodeJS, Java, .Net, etc.)

- An interest in mentoring and developing others

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 incentivised 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.

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. 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.

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