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Company Description
Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver 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
Job Summary: We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead/Architect with over 15+ years of expertise in Java, React, and AWS to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of software architecture principles, hands-on experience with modern technologies, and the ability to lead and mentor development teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architectural Design:
- Design and develop high-quality software architecture and technical solutions that meet business requirements.
- Ensure the architecture is scalable, maintainable, and secure.
- Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
- Technical Leadership:
- Lead and mentor development teams in the implementation of architectural solutions.
- Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
- Project Management:
- Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and other architects to ensure successful project delivery.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
- Implement best practices for software development, testing, and deployment.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related discipline.
Proven experience (15+ years) as a Technical Lead/ Architect or similar role in software development.
Strong expertise in Java, spring, spring boot, hibernate and related frameworks.
Good experience in React, Angular, Vue.js or similar frontend technologies.
Good experience and certification in AWS, Azure or other cloud platforms.
Good experience in Messaging (JMS/MQ) tools like TIBCO, IBM MQ, Rabbit MQ, Kafka etc.
In-depth knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns.
Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native applications.
Strong experience with database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, and data modeling.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Good experience with DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, etc.
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.
