Role: Lead Architect
Location: Ireland, Dublin
At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
What about the TEAM:
Applied Digital Solutions (ADS) provides full Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) for key products used by ICON in the execution of clinical trials.
This ALM encompasses all phases of the product lifecycle including strategy and business alignment through to product inception, planning, development, marketing and sales support, and product service and support.
We are a very tightly integrated team where collaboration, ownership, and delivery are key foundations of what makes us successful. We are a dynamic team where best in class enterprise deliveries are a given and quality a must.
What about the MISSIONS:
As a Lead Architect you will be a key role in taking a cross product view for architecture and design of new features or upon the possible inclusion of new products. You will also define best practice in the development of software in terms of technology, SDLC and cross product design decisions.
Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which center around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
As a Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
Definition of Architecture Principles
Defining, Maintaining and Specifying Architectural Artefacts across the Firecrest product set
Definition of Best Practices in the provision of Enterprise Software Products
Definition of Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Execution of Continuous Improvements in:
Technology Infrastructure Evaluation and Deployment
SDLC Process Execution
Testing and Validation Infrastructures
Security, Performance and HA Testing Infrastructure
Researching and Evaluating emerging technologies for applicability to Firecrest current and future product developments
*Ensuring that there is a good understanding technical impact of designs and new product features to the overall architecture of the Firecrest product set
Work closely with Product Delivery to understand the product roadmap and ensure that current systems architecture is in place to facilitate that roadmap.
What about YOU:
Vast experience or relevant experience in progressive IT as part of software development team with an emphasis on architecture and best practice
Strong On-premise software, Cloud software skills
Subject Matter Expertise in Agile Methodology.
Strong product development, testing, validation and engineering skills.
Energetic individual, eager to manage multiple activities and priorities. Dedication to quality in all work tasks and deliverables.
Excellent understanding of the software business and its practices.
Active involvement in the use of online communities and an understanding of the use of current online and digital technologies
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.
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