AWS Architect

Version 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 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 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 experienced Architects, DevOps Engineers and Consultants. The customer engagements are varied and the exposure to modern technologies is always present. You will work in a mixture of teams to deliver solutions to major customers across Europe.

Version 1 invests in its people and you will be supported to take Associate, Professional and Specialty certifications and additional training that is relevant to your role. We have a successful learning and development programme that provides opportunities to undertake training and certifications through the learning platform of your choice.

As an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Architect, you will assist in implementing and supporting large-scale cloud implementations on AWS. Other duties include architecting and implementing cloud solutions for different applications, automating cloud operations and cloud deployments.

Responsibilities

• Improve cloud capability by creating and implementing cloud application patterns
• Design and implement approaches to move applications 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 against 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 operational artefacts
• Work with DevOps and engineering teams to develop solutions
• Contribute to proposals through technical expertise
• Share technical expertise and guidance across the organisation

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

Experience & Cloud Architecture

• 5–7 years of hands-on experience working with AWS Cloud
• Proven experience working as an AWS Architect
• Demonstrable experience conducting AWS Well-Architected Framework Reviews

Cloud Platforms & Kubernetes

• Proven experience designing, building, deploying and operating production-grade EKS/Kubernetes clusters
• Experience delivering highly regulated, secure, scalable, multi-tenant platforms
• Demonstrated understanding of secure-by-design cloud architectures

DevOps / DevSecOps

• Demonstrated knowledge of DevOps and DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience implementing fully automated CI/CD pipelines, specifically using GitHub Actions
• Hands-on experience embedding security controls throughout the delivery pipeline

Infrastructure & Automation

• Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform
• Experience using Helm Charts
• Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting
• Hands-on Linux experience (RHEL, CentOS)

Preferred Criteria

Certifications

• AWS Certifications at Associate and/or Professional level

Security & Engineering

• Security engineering experience and awareness
• Previous hands-on engineering background
• Experience with CDK, TypeScript and/or advanced Terraform usage

Software Development

Experience with at least one software development language such as:

• Python
• Node.js
• Java
• .NET

Collaboration & Development

• Experience keeping up to date with modern cloud technologies
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of colleagues
• Experience working effectively within collaborative engineering teams

Additional Information

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; Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee-matched contribution, 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.
• 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays, 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 & quarterly Star Awards. 
• 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. 

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer 

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and 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 View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.com. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.