technology specialist Birmingham, England
Job description
Version 1 is delighted to announce the opening of an exciting new role for a Technology Principal within Digital. Having experienced significant growth in the 4 years since inception, our UK Digital, Data and Cloud business is now preparing for the next phase of expansion, opening new opportunities for highly skilled business leaders to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies in the UK.
Version 1 has celebrated over 25 years in the IT industry and we continue to be trusted by global brands to deliver IT solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 is a Microsoft Partner, an AWS Premier Consulting Partner and an Oracle Partner; we are also an award-winning employer and our employees are at the heart of Version 1.
Version 1 has been recognised as Migration Partner of the Year - EMEA at AWS Re:Invent 2022.
We are seeking an experienced Technology Principal to join our UK Digital & Cloud Practice and work alongside our Digital, Data and Platform Practice Leads. Our Digital Practice is expanding rapidly and there will be an opportunity for you to achieve medium and long-term career goals and also shape the Practice’s strategic direction in regard to technology solutions and service lines with a focus on Cloud technology (Azure & AWS).
- Proven breadth of experience and accountability across various types of technology deliveries e.g., digital transformation, app modernisation, product development.
- Proven experience across architecture, engineering, integration, and cloud (AWS & Azure) technologies.
- Experience in managing and leading large/complex technical workstreams within multi-supplier engagements within the Private sector including but not limited to Financial Services, Banking and Insurance.
- Practical engineering background - you can lead development teams, resolve technical issues, and prioritise non-functional requirements to ensure successful technical delivery.
- Able to establish excellence in technical delivery, identify and mitigate risks early on and recover challenged technical deliveries.
- Ability to communicate effectively and credibly with senior stakeholders, to negotiate, influence and shape positive technology outcomes.
- Commercial and business awareness to drive business growth across an account, via pre-sales activities such as preparing and delivering presentations, writing technical and commercial documents and assist in project forecasting, planning, estimation, and delivery.
- Able to prioritise your time across multiple engagements, particularly when working to deadlines.
- A demonstrated ability in managing, coaching, and developing junior members of your team, including performance management activities.
- Be involved in the tech community and an active observer of latest trends and technologies.
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 remotely or with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme, Octopus Car Lease, and MyGym Discounts to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.
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.
