Solution Architect - Digital Innovation Labs
Location: North Dublin (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Salary: €85,000 - €90,000 + 10% Bonus + Market-Leading Pension
Sector: Enterprise IT / Digital Labs
The Opportunity
Are you a Technical Lead or Cloud Architect who still loves to look "under the bonnet"?
We are building a high-performance in-house team within our Digital Innovation Labs. This isn't a "PowerPoint Architecture" role. We are looking for a hands-on, broad-spectrum Architect to design hybrid cloud solutions that will power the future of a major Irish enterprise.
This role is perfect for a Senior Technical Lead looking to step up into a formal Solution Architecture position, or an established Architect who misses being close to the technology.
What Makes This Role Different?
- The "Nuts and Bolts" Focus: You won't just manage vendors. You will design hybrid cloud solutions across networking, infrastructure, and platforms.
- The Innovation Bridge: You'll be the translator between complex "Lab" innovations (including AI and scratch-built products) and business stakeholders.
- Flat Structure: You'll report to a Senior IT Manager in a lean, agile team where your designs have a direct, visible impact on operations.
- Stability Meets Innovation: Enjoy the scale-up energy of a Digital Hub with the long-term security and benefits of a major semi-state entity.
What You'll Bring
We are looking for a Generalist with a deep understanding of how the whole ecosystem connects.
- Azure Expert: Minimum 3 years of deep Azure Cloud experience (IaaS & PaaS).
- Broad Tech Stack: Proven expertise across Application Integration, Data Platforms, Infrastructure, and Networks.
- The "Under the Bonnet" Skillset: You understand the reality of connecting modern cloud services with legacy on-premise systems.
- The Communicator: Ability to navigate enterprise IT standards while "selling" architectural benefits to non-technical stakeholders.
Note on Background: We are seeking someone from a Technical/Infrastructure/Systems background. This role is not suited for pure Software Architects or Data Specialists with narrow domain expertise.
The Package & Benefits
- Financial: €85k - €90k Base + 10% Annual Bonus.
- Future Security: Market-leading Pension (Employer contribution 8%-10%).
- Healthcare: Medical insurance cash-in-lieu (up to €2.5k).
- Flexibility: Common-sense hybrid model (typically 3 days onsite).
- Perks: Free onsite parking, subsidized canteen, and a dedicated budget for continuous learning (Azure Certifications).
- Culture: Join a "sound" team with an active social calendar-charity events, bowling, pilates, and team-building.
