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. 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, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. Were an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and 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 Were a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, its deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and well invest in you! Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, AWS, and DB2, with a focus on designing and implementing robust and scalable solutions. As a Technical Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance applications that meet our business needs. Key Responsibilities: Design and architect technical solutions that meet business requirements and are scalable, maintainable, and efficient. AWS Integration: Utilize AWS services including Lambdas, Step Functions, Event Bus, and S3 to build and deploy cloud-based solutions, ensuring high availability and scalability. Database Management: Design, implement, and maintain database schemas, write complex SQL queries, and optimize database performance. Batch Processing: Develop and manage batch processing systems to handle large volumes of data efficiently. Code Quality: Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and adherence to best practices. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, QA engineers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions. Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and other technical issues. Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Proven experience of 10+ years working as a Java Developer in product development or services environment. AWS Skills: Minimum 3+ years of work experience in AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda function, Step-functions, Event Bus, etc. Database Skills: Minimum 5+ years of work experience with relational databases (e.g., DB2, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL). Preferably experience with DB2, including the ability to write complex joins and performance troubleshooting. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java, Spring Framework, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs. Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Preferred Qualifications: Batch Processing experience: Hands-on experience with batch processing frameworks and tools. Python experience: Minimum of 2 years is nice to have. Additional Information 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 peoples 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 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 1s 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.