Job Description

Company Description

Version 1 is a Technology Services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers navigate the rapidly changing digital-first world. We have recently hired our 3000th employee, doubling in size since 2020. We plan to triple in size in the next 5 years. We are 12 years a Best Workplace in Ireland (GPTW 1st place), 5 in the UK (GPTW 5th place) and 1 in India (GPTW 1st place).

We work hard to ensure we understand what our customers need from their technology solutions and then we deliver. We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big, and we hire great people.

We believe in continuously improving to make a real difference to the careers and work environment of our people. Being a Great Place to Work involves listening to our people and ensuring they are Trusted and Empowered. We are an open and transparent workplace. We have open-door management and balanced policies. Constructive feedback is encouraged and welcomed at all levels.

• No 1 Best place to work in Ireland #GPTW2023 !!
• 5th Best Large Workplace in the UK #GPTW2023!!
• No 1 Best place to work in India #GPTW2023 !!
• 10th place in Glassdoor Top 50 UK companies
• UK & Ireland\'s premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner
• Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications
• Consulting, implementation and support services
• 3000 strong,\xe2\x82\xac255m/ \xc2\xa3220m revenue business

We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big and we hire great people. Version 1 are more than just another IT services company - we are leaders in implementing and supporting Oracle, Microsoft and AWS technologies.

Invest in us and we\'ll invest in you; if you are driven, committed and up for a challenge, we want to meet you.



Role Description:

We are seeking an accomplished Engineering Leader (Technical Delivery Leader) with a strong background in the Insurance Domain (Life , Health , Accident etc.). The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 15 years of relevant IT experience including 5 years of relevant experience in driving Solution Architecture / Product Architecture and be hands-on with Java , Springboot, AWS, ReactJS and Oracle.

Responsibilities:

• Own the technical delivery of the project.
• Establish strong engineering discipline in managing end to end software delivery.
• Translate Requirements and High Level Design to low level design, lead and participate in development and conduct code reviews of end-to-end software solutions using Java, ReactJS, TypeScript, and other pertinent technologies.
• Provide guidance to develop responsive user interfaces delivering an exceptional experience on diverse devices and browsers.
• Design, Implement and optimize database interactions using Oracle, prioritizing data integrity, performance, and scalability.
• Address non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, availability, security, and maintainability.
• Drive the establishment and enforcement of CI/CD pipelines with polular DevSecOps tool chains.
• Play the role of Scrum master and drive all Agile ceremonies sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Leverage deep knowledge of cloud technologies (preferably AWS) to architect scalable and cost-effective solutions.
• Mentor and coach team members, impart knowledge, improve skills, and foster a collaborative environment.
• Act as a technical point of contact for stakeholders, providing guidance and resolving technical challenges.
• Contribute to Technical Pre-sales as and when necessary.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Overall 12+ years of relevant IT experience in which 5 years as a Technical Software Delivery Leader.
• Strong experience in developing and designing solutions or products in Insurance Domain (preferably Life , Accident, Health Insurance domains). The candidate should have thorough knowledge of the key business concepts covering the business processes, capabilities , services and data models of key components like product administration, quotes and policy administration system, rating and billing, underwriting, workforce management, claims administration and settlement etc
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience as a Full Stack Java Developer in both product development and services settings.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in ReactJS and front-end development.
• In-depth proficiency in Java programming language and associated frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.).
• Strong expertise in ReactJS, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript libraries.
• Solid grasp of AWS services, Docker containerization, and Oracle databases.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Maven, Git), unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest, Cypress, Jasmine), and Agile practices.
• Strong knowledge of design patterns, architectural patterns, and Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD).
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor junior members, and maintain strong quality focus.
• Exceptional skills in communication, collaboration, and technical leadership.
• UML proficiency for clear communication of design and architectural decisions.
• Expertise in enterprise architecture, requirements analysis, and alignment of technical solutions with business goals.
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies and experience in architecting scalable and cost-effective solutions.
• Proficiency in design and modelling tools, and awareness of non-functional requirements.
• Experience in performance engineering and security engineering to ensure robustness and security of the solutions.
• Experience in system sizing and capacity planning in VM or Cloud Set up will be an advantage.
• Experience in End to End Data Migration, Reporting framework, BI and Analytics will be advantageous.

Additional Information

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

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work remote or with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life.

We prioritize 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 among all full-time employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a program designed to support professional growth.

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