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Company DescriptionVersion 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.We’re An Award-winning Employer Reflecting How Our Employees Are At The Very Heart Of Version 1 And What We DoUK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UKBest Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTWBest Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTWWe’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!Job DescriptionAs a Technical Principal you will be expected to advise, own and drive Version 1’s capabilities both internally and with our customers. This is a senior role that involves advisory services, strategic consultancy, project delivery and team management. On site, you will perform an Architecture Principal role on our client’s Solution Delivery engagements with a focus on Cloud technology (Azure & AWS), providing excellent advisory services, customer engagement as well as hands on delivery management and project delivery in line with our client’s needs and technology stack(s).SkillsCandidates will have expert level understanding of end to end architecture, analytics design, and project delivery lifecycles with an emphasis of working in client facing environments and moving through the various governance forums within the Architecture landscape. Key skills expected in this role are:Strategic ConsultingDiscovery and Early-stage consultingAdvisory servicesTechnology roadmapBusiness process transformationStrategic planning and programme roadmapTechnical PresalesSales team support and new business developmentQualification of new opportunitiesBid Writing and tender responsesStrong customer engagement and trustQualificationsProven breath of experience and accountability across various types of technology deliveries e.g., digital transformation, application modernisation, product development, AI solutionsProven experience across architecture, engineering, integration, AI and cloud (AWS & Azure) technologies, designing and implementing modern platforms / technical solutionsDeep understanding and experience of delivering high quality, reliable, scalable, secure, and observable software solutions, encompassing agile methodologies, proven design patterns, DevSecOps tooling and continuous delivery, test automation and monitoringExperienced in managing and leading large / complex technical workstreams within multi-supplier engagements (e.g. solution engineering, effort estimation, total cost of ownership)Able to establish excellence in technical delivery, identify and mitigate risks early on and recover challenged technical deliveriesAble to communicate effectively and credibly with senior stakeholders, to negotiate, influence and shape positive technology outcomesAble to translate business requirements into technical solutions and the production of specifications, including HLDs, LLDs, costings, configuration, timeframesCommercial and business awareness to drive business growth across an account, via pre-sales activities such as preparing and delivering presentations, writing technical and commercial documents / responses and assist in project forecasting, planning, estimation, and deliveryAble to prioritise your time across multiple engagements, particularly when working to deadlinesA demonstrated ability in managing, coaching, and developing junior members of your team, including customers and multi-vendors within a cross-team environment10+ Years industry experience across architecture, engineering, cloud technologies, AI and cloud infrastructureStrong knowledge of and professional certification in industry leading digital transformation technologies - Azure, AWS, Oracle cloud, AI, Databricks, Snowflake etcHands on experience of solution architecture, design, rollout and technical leadership across enterprise-grade solutions / projects, leveraging waterfall and / or agile delivery methodologiesStrong customer relationship and delivery management experience across large / complex technical workstreams; planning, delivery, team leadership, mentoring, stakeholder managementUnderstanding of the technical and business constraints in large-scale digital and cloud projects, overcoming resistance to changePractical engineering background – ability to lead development teams, resolve technical issues, and prioritise non-functional requirements to ensure a successful technical deliveryAble to establish excellence in technical delivery, identify and mitigate risks and recover challenged technical deliveriesHistory of involvement in the tech community and an active observer of latest trends and technologiesAdditional InformationWhy 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 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.And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.