Lead AWS Engineer

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. 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
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 as well as a strong 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, with a primary focus on front-end decisions, 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 team progress and facilitating collaboration to resolve issues.
• Partner with product owners and stakeholders to help 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 the 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
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.