FS Technology Consulting – Senior Solution Architect - Senior Manager/Director – Dublin

General Information

Location: Dublin

Available for VISA Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: Technology Strategy Transformation

Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent

EY is in a great place today. We’re helping more clients, in more places, tackle more of their toughest challenges than ever before. The exceptional career experience you’ll have at EY will be unlike any other because of our exceptional and diverse people. We empower our people by offering the culture, the tech, the teams, the scale, the challenges, the learning, and the relationships for you to personalize and build your career.

In EY FSO Technology Consulting, we are expanding our team of solution architects, who will be a key driver of our strategy for future growth. EY’s global strategy and ambition is to deliver long-term value to clients, people, and society. It is inspired by the way innovations spread through society.

At EY FSO Technology Consulting, you'll collaborate with top-tier professionals to tackle the most intricate challenges in the financial services sector in Ireland. Our mission is to shape a progressive future for financial services in Ireland, and your expertise is the key. Our projects are multifaceted, often involving complex stakeholder management and a wide range of technologies and applications. Your role is pivotal—providing insightful advice drawn from your knowledge and experience to steer our clients towards optimal outcomes.

As a member of our Technology Consulting Team, you'll be part of dynamic group known for their exceptional performance and dedication to client service. You'll have the opportunity to empower organizations to expand, innovate, and enhance their operational efficiency. Your contribution will be instrumental in our collective goal of creating a better working world.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Join our forward-thinking team of solution architects and play a pivotal role in driving technological innovation within the financial sector. As a member of our team, you will:

• Craft Strategic Architectural Visions: Develop and refine the overarching technology architecture strategy to support our client’s financial services' business goals and digital transformation initiatives.
• Design Cutting-Edge Solutions: Architect scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that address complex business challenges and deliver value to our clients.
• Facilitate Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with business leaders, IT experts, and third-party vendors to ensure a shared understanding and alignment of technology solutions with business objectives.
• Lead Technology Selection: Assess emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance our service offerings and operational efficiency.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Guarantee that all architectural designs adhere to financial regulations, security standards, and data protection laws.
• Support Project Execution: Provide technical leadership across projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality outcomes.
• Manage Risks Proactively: Identify and mitigate potential risks within the technology landscape to maintain system integrity and reliability.
• Drive Performance Improvements: Analyse current systems and processes to recommend enhancements that optimize performance and user experience.
• Mentor and Develop Talent: Lead and nurture a team of architects and engineers, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Champion Innovation: Stay at the forefront of FinTech advancements to integrate innovative solutions that keep us ahead in a competitive market.

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for technology and a deep understanding of the financial services industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Skills and Attributes for Success

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in solution architecture, preferably within the financial services industry, demonstrating a track record of successful project delivery.
• Proficiency in modern technologies and architectural patterns.
• Familiarity with cloud services, cybersecurity, and infrastructure
• A deep understanding of financial services operations, regulatory requirements, and emerging FinTech trends.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.
• A strategic mindset to align technology solutions with business goals and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience of working with the Agile methodology.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.) may be preferred or required.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps practices, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to improve the speed and quality of software development.
• Experience working in or with international teams, understanding of global markets, and the ability to navigate cultural differences.
• Experience in negotiating with and managing third-party vendors and service providers.
• Ability to work across various domains and systems, and willingness to learn new technologies as needed.

What we look for

• Someone who is passionate about reaching their full potential and excelling in their career
• Someone with energy, enthusiasm and courage who enjoys solving complex problems and variety in their day-to-day working life
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a community which values integrity, respect, teaming, and inclusiveness

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP Consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for Referrals
• Work Mobile
• Tech MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression:

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we are using the finance products, expertise, and systems we have developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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