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Company Version 1 is a technology services company with over 28 years of experience, trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. We navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world and foster partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake to provide high-quality solutions and services.

Why Version 1 We are an award-winning employer focused on our employees and our core values.

Why Version 1?

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ professionals, €350m/£300m revenue scope
• 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

We are a values-driven company that hires people who share our values and rewards those who demonstrate them. Invest in us and we will invest in you.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead AWS Engineer to drive the architecture, design, and delivery of modern, scalable web and mobile applications. This role requires deep expertise in AWS services and a track record of guiding engineering teams and collaborating across agile workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to co-develop delivery approaches and establish timelines for major project milestones.
• Oversee progress and ensure delivery against project plans, identifying risks and removing technical blockers where necessary.
• Lead architecture and design discussions, focusing on front-end decisions, and setting standards that align with AWS best practices.
• Review and validate final architecture and deliverables, ensuring adherence to code quality and security standards.
• Mentor and guide engineers through code reviews, design walkthroughs, and hands-on problem solving.
• Support agile teams in sprint planning, estimation, and prioritisation, providing technical direction and clarity.
• Act as a point of escalation for squad leads, monitoring progress and facilitating collaboration to resolve issues.
• Partner with product owners and stakeholders to shape technical decisions, define sprint goals, and align deliverables with strategic priorities.
• Participate in steering, engagement status, and leadership meetings, representing the engineering function and driving outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Infrastructure, DevOps
• React and TypeScript, including implementation of complex component architectures
• Proficiency with GraphQL for API integration and AWS Amplify for building and deploying cloud-native applications
• Solid track record in establishing and enforcing unit testing practices within front-end codebases
• Advanced CSS skills for building reliable, reusable, and responsive UI interfaces
• Demonstrated leadership in agile and squad-based environments, facilitating ceremonies, aligning teams, and driving delivery excellence
• Deep familiarity with AWS architectural best practices, cloud-native tooling, and secure application development in enterprise environments

Additional Information

Benefits

• Share in our quarterly performance-related profit share scheme and other company-wide incentives
• Strong career progression and mentorship through structured development programmes
• Flexible/remote working options to support work-life balance
• Financial wellbeing: pension, private healthcare, life assurance, financial advice, employee discount
• Wellbeing: gym discounts, bike to work, mindfulness workshops, EAP, and generous leave policies
• Educational assistance and certifications (AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat)
• Award programmes such as Version 1’s Excellence Awards
• Community, diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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