Version 1 has celebrated over 26 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, and 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 do:

• No. 1 Best Large Workplace in Ireland by GPTW
• 5th Best Super Large Workplace in the UK by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK 2023 by GPTW
• Top 10 Best Place to Work UK by Glassdoor

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!

Version 1 requires a highly skilled Data Scientist who can provide expertise particularly in the pensions and payroll domain. The Data Scientist will assess current pensions and payroll data and processes and assist in developing new products and improving the existing processes and programs for our client. The Primary purpose of the Data Scientist role is to provide expertise in the area of data analysis and data design. 

Technical Skills:

• Experience in Computer Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or other quantitative fields.
• Detailed and relevant expertise using data visualisation tools to present data insights to non-technical audiences ensuring that they can successfully interpret complex data insights easily.
• Advanced SQL, ETL, BI, Reporting knowledge and experience working a variety of databases including Oracle
• Hands-on experience in extracting data from various data sources and building complex data models.
• Experience building and optimizing data pipelines, architectures, data sets and performing analysis on data from a variety of sources.
• Understanding of pension modelling, calculations and experience working in the pension and payroll domains is a distinct advantage.
• Extensive understanding of the capabilities of AI and proven ability to leverage AI to provide innovative solutions. 

Level 8 or higher NFQ qualification in in Computer Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or related field

Why 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 Ergonomic Tech Equipment, 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.