About Version 1
What is Version 1?
Version 1 is an IT services and digital-transformation consultancy. The company "has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success." It is the "UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner," with deep "partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake." Work spans cloud transformation, enterprise applications, data, AI and managed services for large public- and private-sector clients. Today Version 1 is a "3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business."
Where will I work?
Version 1 was "Founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1996" and remains headquartered there, operating across Ireland, the UK and beyond. Roles are predominantly hybrid: live postings centre on hub cities such as Dublin and London, combining office presence with home working. The company emphasises "Flexible/remote working" and is "tremendously understanding of life events and people's individual circumstances," offering flexibility "to help achieve a healthy work life balance."
What is the Version 1 team like?
Version 1 describes itself as "a core values driven company" that hires "people who share our values." It positions employees "at the very heart of what we do" and aims to build "a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive," explicitly welcoming applicants of "all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences," including those "shaped by disability and neurodiversity." Recognition is built in through "Version 1's Annual Excellence Awards & 'Call-Out' platform." Version 1 is a long-standing Great Place to Work — recognised as a "Great Place to Work in Ireland for 12 consecutive years," alongside "Ireland's Best Workplaces in Tech 2024," "UK's Best Workplaces for Development 2024," and 2023 Wellbeing and Women awards.
Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is a stated priority. Version 1 offers "Flexible/remote working" framed around "a healthy work life balance," backed by a "Generous holiday allowance" and "enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies." Its "holistic wellbeing model helps you stay on top of key areas; sense of purpose, financial management, physical health, mental wellbeing and social connections," supported by "Mindfulness Workshops" and an "Employee Assistance Programme."
Perks and Benefits
Version 1 provides "a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability." Employees "Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme." Financial benefits include "Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme." Wellbeing perks include "Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes" and the EAP. Development is funded through "Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat," plus "a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme."