Solution Architect jobs in Ireland

General Information

Available for VISA Sponsorship:Yes

Contract Type:Full Time - Permanent

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.

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

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

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

General Information

Available for VISA Sponsorship:Yes

Contract Type:Full Time - Permanent

We are looking for people with strong Data related Solutioning and Consulting client facing experience, passion for innovation, technology, data, analytics, and AI, where you will provide a consultative service on a variety of data driven decision making projects within a fast-paced consulting environment.

As a Data Architect, you will support our clients in defining and implementing a data journey aligned with their strategic objectives. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Understand client business needs and translate them into data architecture requirements.
• Collaborate with the Client’s business and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of data architectures.
• Design and implement data solutions that align with client objectives and industry standards.
• Create and present the solution design through a solution design document and estimate for complexity, effort, and costs.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in modern AI, analytics, big data and associated technologies, cloud platforms, data quality, governance, and architecture.
• Offer strategic advice on leveraging data for operational efficiency and competitive advantage.
• Provide technical guidance as a subject matter resource, and act as a hands on key technical delivery team member across multiple clients and engagements.
• Lead technology consulting engagements, due diligence activities and solution workshops.
• As a senior team member, shape and manage engagement teams as needed.
• Manage client expectations and communicate project progress and milestones.
• Nurture valuable relationships in the industry, with clients and within EY
• Understand EY’s service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients across our range of services.

Key Practice and People Development Responsibilities:

• Take a leading role in shaping and further growing our Data and Analytics team, and to further build our brand in the market as industry leaders in technology enabled business transformation.
• Take a leadership role in development of data architecture capabilities in the Team. Proactively develop Junior Architects and Data Team members through coaching, mentoring and career counselling.
• Stay updated on emerging data and AI technologies and industry trends to enhance service offerings. Engage in continuous learning and certification to maintain expertise in data architecture.
• Participate in business development activities including client presentations and proposals.
• Contribute to our internal team culture by taking a leading role in one of our practice pillars of interest to you.
• Play a part in driving our thought leadership agenda by maintaining an up-to-date point of view on the latest methodologies, technologies, and emerging trends for publishing as points of view or proof of concept.
• Contribute to thought leadership by writing white papers, articles, or speaking at industry events.
• Foster an innovative, supportive, and inclusive team-oriented work environment.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent professional education.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with a blue-chip consulting firm, 3+ of which in a data architecture position with client/ market facing responsibilities.
• Prior experience leading data teams in a data leadership role, e.g. data team lead, data project lead, data workstream lead etc.
• Solid experience in Enterprise Data Warehouse integration and reporting developing modern data platform solutions, data governance, architecture frameworks and processes.
• Technical leadership and the ability to work with a wider group of architects, application teams and business teams to define and socialise architectural concepts and approaches.
• Data architecture role(s) in major transformation programmes within the Financial Services sector.
• Knowledge of end-to-end finance data, e.g. source systems, accounting engines, sub-ledgers, data integration layers, analytics and reporting platforms.
• Knowledge of defining principles and guidelines for the design and management of finance data entities, finance data models and attributes across the Finance systems landscape.
• Experience of working with existing finance logical data model from package vendors (e.g. Teradata and IBM) and new cloud technologies such as GCP, AWS and Azure.
• Understanding of the current technology and data challenges and trends in Financial Services industry.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and leading medium to large data projects end-to-end.
• Technology Consulting experience.
• Client relationship management experience at senior level.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Growth and continuous learning mindset

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Systems integration background or experience

• Financial Services background
• Experience of developing the Finance Data Strategy for large financial institutions, developing future state architecture
• Delivery experience in Big Data technologies and Apache ecosystem technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Hive etc and have experience building end to end data pipelines using on-premise or cloud-based data platforms.
• Hands-on experience with data design and requirements, data issues associated with the delivery of data for finance management and reporting
• Relevant technology and project/ programme management qualification are an additional bonus, e.g. Agile, Prince2, PMP, TOGAF, ITIL

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

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

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Job Roles:

• Participate in engagements that involves Finance Transformation mostly on Digital Finance, Performance and Value Management, Regulatory Compliance and Global Business Services.
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and coordinate subordinate while provide updates to Manager or above as appropriate
• Participate and assist in preparing for meetings with target client's management teams
• Help prepare reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Build strong internal relationships within Ernst & Young Business Consulting and with other services across the organization

Job Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree, a master's degree focusing on Accounting from a reputable institution with minimum 3.2 GPA (out of 4.0); an advanced degree will be a bonus.
• 1-2 years of experience as a Financial Consultant/Auditor in consulting firms or as a Finance and Accounting staff/ Business Analyst in any industry. Fresh graduates with impressive internship experiences are welcomed to apply.
• Interested in business process re-engineering, finance technology implementation for finance process efficiency and digitalization.
• Good understanding of Business Value Chain and ERP finance related module is an advantage.
• Exposure on ESG finance related planning and analysis, risk assessment, financial metrics monitoring and reporting is an advantage.
• Excellent skills in both written and verbal Bahasa Indonesia and English, be able to speak other language would be a great advantage.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, across-disciplines and countries collaboration.
• Strong project management with multiple projects and diverse team members.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills, presentation and communication skills.

Requisition Id : 1648259

The opportunity : Executive-National-Assurance-ASU - FAAS - Financial&AccountingAdv - Mumbai

ASU - FAAS - Financial&AccountingAdv :

1) Ensuring their accounts comply with the requisite audit standards

2) Providing a robust and clear perspective to audit committees and

3) Providing critical information for stakeholders.

Our Service Offerings include External Audit, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS), IFRS & US GAAP conversion, IPO and other public offering, Corporate Treasury - IFRS 9 accounting & implementation support etc.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

Skills and attributes

• Strong understanding of payment ecosystems , including card networks , UPI , wallets , and real-time payment systems .
• Experience with Domestic and Cross-Border Payments , including SWIFT , NEFT/RTGS , IMPS , and international remittance processes.
• Knowledge of PCI-DSS compliance , fraud detection , and risk management in payment transactions.
• Familiarity with payment gateways , merchant acquiring , and POS systems .
• Exposure to cross-border payments , FX conversions , and regulatory frameworks (RBI guidelines, PSD2, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with API integrations for payment services and ISO 8583 / ISO 20022 messaging standards .

To qualify for the role you must have
Qualification

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

What we offer

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No

Contract Type:Full-Time – Permanent

You will play a key role in driving growth by developing new and existing client relationships and delivering first-class customer experience on high-profile engagements.

Working across all industries, you’ll develop your career by communicating creative, strategic goals both internally and externally. As a senior manager, the opportunity to assess and improve our clients’ reporting policies and corporate governance processes will impact these ever-challenging areas during transformational and regulatory changes.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leading diverse teams with varying skillsets, who use different Data and Analytics technologies.
• Adapting your leadership style to fit team, client, and cultural needs, they will look to you to anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues as appropriate.
• As an influential member of the team, you’ll create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior members of the team sharing best practices, industry trends and technical knowledge to foster professional growth and development.
• Lead the design and implementation of data artefacts, including data modelling, data integration, data storage, and data governance based on industry best practices and client-specific requirements.
• Hands-on experience on data modelling techniques to create Enterprise Data Models
• Implementing data management concepts (Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Testing)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders, to translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs.
• Conduct assessment of existing data architectures, identify areas of improvement, and recommend remediation plans to optimise data management process and systems.
• Develop data migration strategies and oversee the execution of data migration activities, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption to client operations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering expert insights and recommendations on data architecture, data governance, data quality and data security matters.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and industry standards in data architecture and management, and provide thought leadership to drive innovation and enhance our consulting offerings.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Third level qualification in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline, or relevant experience related to the position.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in data analysis and strategy, with a proven track record of creating impactful visual stories from complex datasets.
• At least 2 years of consulting experience providing strategic guidance and hands-on implementation while building trusted advisor relationships.
• Strong expertise in data modelling, database design, and SQL, with experience in multiple database platforms.
• Extensive knowledge of data integration techniques, ETL processes, and data warehouse design.
• Experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex business requirements and design innovative data solutions.
• Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to build rapport, communicate effectively, and manage relationships with clients at various levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership abilities, with the capacity to lead and mentor a team of consultants and drive successful project outcomes.

Ideally, you will also have

• The ability to demonstrate keeping pace with industry trends and apply best practices to data strategy and operations.
• Familiarity with a wide range of database technologies, both traditional and modern, including relational databases, NoSQL databases, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Professional certifications in NoSQL databases is a plus.

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Innovative and agile , with a purpose-driven mindset.
• Inclusive and able to work effectively in diverse teams.
• Passionate about technology and eager to learn and grow.
• Client-focused , with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service.

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

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.