Company DescriptionVersion 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders 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 what we do:UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 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're a core values (link to 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 DescriptionShaping Digital Strategy for medium and large organisations in the Public & Private sectorDefine 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 needsInitiate, support and lead pre-sales discussions with clients and internal stakeholdersWork with business users to elicit requirements & develop design specificationsLead and Contribute to bid responses and proposalsInteract and advise C-Suite level clients how IT can deliver to deliver business benefit to their organisationsCreate enterprise and solution architecture designs and documentation for new and existing systems focusing on digital technologiesEstablish and maintain strong relationships with business and technical stakeholdersContribute 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 organisationIdentifying, evaluating and recommending technology, product solutions and servicesQualifications10+ years of experience in information technology7+ years experience in Enterprise Architect role in a busy IT environmentAre an excellent communicator and influencer with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levelsStrong written and verbal presentation skillsPrevious experience with a client-facing consultancy with significant pre-sales client exposureKnowledge of modern development, cloud and integration design patterns and architecturesHave previous experience in defining and delivering enterprise change and transformation programmes using technology.Things We LikeExperience of Public Cloud in Microsoft, Azure or AWS / Amazon Web Services including PaaS, SaaS & IaaS technologiesExperience of working as part of an Agile Delivery TeamExperience in integrating SaaS solutions into a customer's digital landscapeSuitable architect based certification e.g. TOGAF or vendor based certification.Additional InformationWhy Version 1?Share in our Success through our Quarterly performance related Profit Share & an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success Scheme. Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review. Financial benefits including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice Ways of working now with remote & hybrid working options but there is always as a good excuse to get together too. Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life's journey A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Ways Wellbeing activities: an innovative Well Tech Scheme, MyGym Discounts, Octopus Car Lease (electric UK only), Yoga, sponsored marathon, and local team sports Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ' Call-Out' platform where performance is called out and recognised Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. PLUS, many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.Ekta Bahl - Talent Acquisition Capability Partner