Version 1 is a Technology Services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers navigate the rapidly changing digital-first world. We have recently hired our 3000th employee, doubling in size since 2020. We plan to triple in size in the next 5 years. We are 12 years a Best Workplace in Ireland (GPTW 1st place), 5 in the UK (GPTW 5th place) and 1 in India (GPTW 1st place).

We work hard to ensure we understand what our customers need from their technology solutions and then we deliver. We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big, and we hire great people.

We believe in continuously improving to make a real difference to the careers and work environment of our people. Being a Great Place to Work involves listening to our people and ensuring they are Trusted and Empowered. We are an open and transparent workplace. We have open-door management and balanced policies. Constructive feedback is encouraged and welcomed at all levels.

• No 1 Best place to work in Ireland #GPTW2023 !!
• 5th Best Large Workplace in the UK #GPTW2023!!
• No 1 Best place to work in India #GPTW2023 !!
• 10th place in Glassdoor Top 50 UK companies
• UK & Ireland’s premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner
• Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications
• Consulting, implementation and support services
• 3000 strong,€255m/ £220m revenue business

We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big and we hire great people. Version 1 are more than just another IT services company - we are leaders in implementing and supporting Oracle, Microsoft and AWS technologies.

Invest in us and we’ll invest in you; if you are driven, committed and up for a challenge, we want to meet you.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary individual as our Lead - Java and Open-Source Capability for GCC (India). You’ll lead the software engineering capability in Java & Open Source Technologies, driving innovation, efficiency, and excellence in software development practices.

In this role you’ll be a pragmatist, ready to get hands-on where necessary, to identify and understand deep technical problems when they emerge, and to coach teams to ensure consistently high-quality delivery. You’ll need to be able to translate technical or process challenges such that non-technical stakeholders can follow and understand.

You will be of growth mindset, focused on development of both Version 1’s Software Engineering market presence, revenue, and Software Engineering staff, including Associates.  This role will be a strong mix of delivery, business development, staff engagement, delivery assurance and advisory of strategic direction.   You will understand and appreciate our Strength in Balance model, which promotes Customer Success (excellent customer experience, proactive engagement), Strong Organisation (prudent P&L management), and Empowered People (developing people). Our Core Values are incredibly important to us, guiding everything we do, and will resonate with you personally.

Role & Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Head of Software Engineering – GCC (India) filling a role of Senior Leader in Version 1’s Digital, Data and Cloud Practice.
• Scale and Growth: Drive the scaling of the engineering function in line with business expansion, ensuring that the team is well-prepared to meet the demands of a growing organisation.
• Commercial focus: Contributing to Sales and Pre-sales activities including proposals, Terms of Reference documents, customer presentations, demonstrations, and proof of concepts.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical vision and leadership for software engineering across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with Version 1 and our customers strategies.
• Collaboration: Working collaboratively with other Global DDC and GCC Heads of Capability, Technology Principals, Delivery Managers and Portfolio Directors to ensure joined up approach and contribute to high customer satisfaction scores.
• Budget and Staff Management: Responsible for managing the budget and staffing effectively, ensuring optimal chargeability and demand management across capabilities.
• People development: Develop and recruit a top tier engineering team, fostering trust, building collaboration, and nurturing a culture of innovation.
• Technology Strategy and standards: Define and execute the technology strategy, working closely with Delivery and Technology Sector Leads, and Global Capability Leads for Java and Open-Source technologies.
• Quality: Accountability for technical standards and best practices in solution design & project delivery across Software Engineering.
• Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, and champion their adoption when relevant to the company's goals.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure adherence to industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.
   

Essential Criteria

• Proven engineering ‘at scale’ experience, having managed large, distributed engineering teams previously.
• 14+ years of overall IT experience.
• 10+ years hands-on software engineering
  • Good understanding of Java, Spring boot , Micro Services and Python
  • Good understanding of JavaScript-based frameworks (React, Angular, NodeJS, Flutter)
  • RDBMS & NoSQL database solution experience
  • Azure / AWS cloud platform experience
• Experience with end-to-end Solution Architecture, including non-functional requirements.
• Experience of developing and implementing mature software development lifecycle management approaches across different geographies.
• Deep understanding of how to deliver high quality, reliable, scalable, secure, and observable software solutions, encompassing Agile methodologies, proven design patterns, DevOps tooling and continuous delivery, Test automation and Monitoring.
• Good commercial awareness including accurately estimating work.
• People management experience including mentoring staff, coordinating training, and managing team performance.
• Willingness to travel to Ireland/UK/US/India/Spain to meet with customers and colleagues.
• Excellent verbal and written English, with good presentation skills.
• Experience in working with customers from Banking /  Financial Services /  Insurance business domain.
• Exposure to working with customers from Europe / UK / USA directly is an added advantage

Travel will be required.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work remote or with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. 

We prioritize 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 among all full-time employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a program designed to support professional growth.