Cloud / AI Solution Architect

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 29 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.

We’re 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

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!

Job Description

As a Cloud / AI Solution Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-native and AI/ML solutions. This is a delivery-focused role, responsible for building PoCs, MVPs, and production-ready architectures that integrate AI capabilities into enterprise platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet business objectives, technical standards, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and Deliver AI Solutions
  • Translate business requirements into end-to-end AI/ML architectures including data pipelines, model lifecycle, and MLOps.
  • Build and productionize PoCs and MVPs for AI use cases (including GenAI, LLMs, embeddings, RAG pipelines).
• Cloud-Native Architecture
  • Design secure, scalable architectures on Azure and/or AWS using containers, serverless, API management, and event-driven patterns.
  • Implement multi-cloud and hybrid strategies where required.
• Data Platforms & Integration
  • Develop data lakes, lakehouses, and warehouses using platforms like Databricks, Azure Synapse, Delta Lake.
  • Ensure data governance, lineage, and compliance (GDPR, ISO).
• Automation & DevOps
  • Automate infrastructure using Terraform, Bicep, and implement CI/CD pipelines for apps and ML workflows.
• Security & Governance
  • Apply best practices for identity, access, encryption, and compliance.
  • Maintain architecture documentation and ensure alignment with IT strategy.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Guide developers, data scientists, and engineers through delivery phases.
  • Share best practices and create reusable accelerators for future projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in ICT infrastructure, cloud, and solution architecture.
• Proven experience delivering AI/ML solutions from PoC to production.
• Expertise in Azure and/or AWS cloud-native services, microservices, and API design.
• Strong knowledge of MLOps, IaC (Terraform, Bicep), and CI/CD.
• Experience with data platforms (Databricks, Synapse, Delta Lake) and governance.
• Familiarity with GenAI, LLMs, vector search, and responsible AI practices.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

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 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 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.
 

Ekta Bahl - Talent Acquisition Capability Partner

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