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Platform Architect, IT Delivery

 
Vacancy Number:  27102
Category:  IT - Application Design, Development & Support
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

 

Position Description  

We are looking for a Platform Architect to help transform ESB to a digital utility and deliver on our strategy of Net Zero 2040.

 

As part of the ESB organisation, our Architects are primarily involved in the selection and implementation of Digital & IT solutions to meet business requirements both now and into the future. Architects demonstrate a wide breadth of utility industry knowledge and IT architecture capability by understanding the impact of change on the full enterprise solution. They are responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity and supportability of all changes, be that large projects, products or smaller changes.

 

The Platform Architect will work closely with the various ESB business areas ensuring a consistent & best practice approach to Mobile architecture is applied across ESB and all its business units in order to enable ESB’s strategic ambition in a cost effective and responsive way.

 

The Platform Architect will be based within the Methods and Resourcing stream and be focused on ensuring the implementation of best practice and standards with regards to Mobile applications across ESB.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish best practices for Mobile development and work closely with all key stakeholders to create robust mobile solutions and libraries.
  • Define the technical roadmap for mobile applications in collaboration with Architecture peers.
  • Design scalable, secure and efficient Mobile applications.
  • Responsible for the delivery of the high-level architecture for Mobile solutions
  • Input & support cloud, infrastructure and security architects to design appropriate mobile solutions to meet non-functional requirements in compliance with overall enterprise principles, policies and standards
  • Develop Mobile Architecture Design artefacts, Decision Papers & present to appropriate forums
  • Contribute to Business, IT and Digital Strategies

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Third level qualification in an IT, Computing, Computer Science discipline or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate effectively in challenging situations.
  • Excellent communications skills with proven ability to make communications happen.
  • The ability to utilise architecture principles in designing solutions.
  • Mobile Development skills: IOS, React, Swift
  • Mobile Architecture patterns experience

Desirable

  • A good understanding of Technology, Legal, Security, Regulatory & Data Protection principles.
  • Knowledge of business continuity planning principles, information security and IT Security risk management.
  • Demonstration of Continued Professional Development. 
  • Above all, 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.
  • IASA CITA-F qualification or similar
  • Knowledge, experience, or certification in TOGAF or similar Enterprise Architecture framework
  • Scaled Agile

 

Location 

This position will be based in Head Office, 27 Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.

 

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 one of Methods & Resources Managers.

 

Why Work with Us?

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

€69,500 - €81,800


Closing Date

12th August 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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