Infrastructure Technical Architect

  • Full-time
  • Department: Digital Development & Architecture

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in the IT industry and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver IT solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

 We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

 As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally

Job Description

  • Conducting reviews of and generating detailed documentation of the existing technical documentation assets and processes, including assessment of existing support levels and issues.
  • Drafting proposals for update to existing processes and procedures including all relevant technical design documentation and templates.
  • Coordinating working groups and workshops with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
  • Establishing a knowledge base for division staff including advice on appropriate staff training.
  • Reviewing the requirements for future developments.
  • Drafting technical design documentation for infrastructure projects and project work breakdown for planning
  • Drafting technical design documentation for application development projects and project work breakdown for planning.
  • Providing technical co-ordination between IT Teams;
  • Ability to conceptualise and translate business requirements into end-to-end technical solutions;
  • Ability to create vision of the overall solution; and
  • Ability to review architecture designs, to identify issues and risks, escalating them as needed.
  • Understand business needs to define system specifications and work collaboratively with business analysis teams
  • Develop high-level product specifications with attention to system integration and feasibility
  • Ensure the implementation of agreed architecture and infrastructure
  • Address technical concerns, ideas and suggestions
  • Monitor systems to ensure they meet both user needs and business goals

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience of Microsoft Azure and Oracle technologies;
  • Security & Networking 
  • Proven architecture, design, and implementation experience with large scale projects;
  • Experience in developing IT Strategies;
  • Ability to conceptualize and translate business requirements into end-to-end technical solutions;
  • Experience at providing technical leadership to project resources to meet project deadlines and ensure project objectives are met;
  • Ability to review architecture designs, to identify issues and risks, escalating them as needed;
  • Innovative thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skills;
  • Ability to learn new technology and ability to learn quickly;
  • A broad understanding and knowledge of industry technology trends; and
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of Project delivery and Project Management methodologies as used in large integration projects

Additional Information

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

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise 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 amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth

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