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Software Architect, IT Delivery

 
Vacancy Number:  26296
Category:  IT - Architecture & Strategy
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

 

 

Position Description 

We are recruiting a Software Architect to help transform ESB to a digital utility. The successful candidate will work on innovative solutions to help solve ESB’s drive towards a low carbon utility. 

 

Software Architecture is part of the IT Delivery organisation. In ESB, Software Architects are primarily involved in the selection and design of Software solutions to meet business requirements both now and into the future. Our Software Architects demonstrate a wide breadth of Utility Industry knowledge, IT architecture & Software capability by understanding the impact of change on the full enterprise landscape. They are responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, and supportability of all changes, be that large projects, products, or smaller changes.

 

Software Architects have a broad remit and work closely with all ESB business units across the Utilities value chain on projects and products.  This is an opportunity to develop both technical and stakeholder management skills.

 

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Design, or otherwise input to, software solutions to meet business requirements in compliance with overall Architectural principles, policies and standards.
  • Support cloud, infrastructure, and security architects to design appropriate software solutions to meet non-functional requirements in compliance with overall enterprise principles, policies and standards.
  • Participate in appropriate Design Authority Groups for Programmes / Projects
  • Provide oversight of design process and ensure overall integrity of the application through to delivery and operation.
  • Develop Software Architecture Design Documents, Guidelines, Standards, Decision Paper & Presentation to appropriate forums.
  • Highlight Key Business, Timeline & Technical Risks to Programme Management
  • Ensure solutions provide interoperability with other internal and external interfaces and applications.
  • Support procurement evaluation process as appropriate
  • Contribute to Business, IT and Digital Strategies

 

 

Experience and Qualifications 

Essential

  • Minimum of 6 years’ experience in IT, with an awareness of software architectural roles and responsibilities
  • Knowledge of Azure Cloud technologies and in particular PaaS services
  • Experience in Security engineering, securing Websites, products and implementing secure, robust code.
  • The ability to follow architecture principles in designing software solutions.
  • Experience working with Agile / SCRUM teams.
  • Good stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate effectively in challenging situations.
  • Third level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
  • IASA CITA-F qualification or similar is desirable but not essential.

Desirable 

  • The ability to follow architecture principles in designing solutions.
  • Knowledge of Utility Industry application landscape and the integration architecture between the various systems.
  • An awareness of, Legal, Regulatory & Data Protection principles.
  • Business Process Analysis experience.
  • Project management principles & experience.
  • High Level knowledge of applications architecture, data architecture integration, infrastructure, cloud and security architecture
  • Knowledge of business continuity planning principles, information security and IT Security risk management.
  • Demonstration of Continued Professional Development is essential.
  • You must a self-starter, be innovative in your approach and be able to demonstrate your ability to actively contribute to a team that delivers results
  • SAFe Certification
  • NET Core & Framework

 

 

Location

This position is primarily located in ESB Head Office, F27, Dublin 2. On occasion travel will be required to both business sites and conferences (domestic and international)

 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

 

 

Reporting To

The successful candidate will report to the Software Architecture Manager, Methods & Resources, IT Delivery.

 

 

Why Work with Us? 

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future 

  • Progressive, hybrid working model 

  • Career development through mentoring and training  

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities 

  • Sports and Social Clubs 

  • Networking opportunities 

  • Credit Union 

  • Generous Pension 

  • Access to staff well-being programmes 

  • Generous parental leave entitlements 

  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture  

  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  

  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted 

  

 

Salary 

€57,500 - €68,000 depending on experience.

 

 
Closing Date 

9th of June 2025.

 

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. 

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
 

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