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You will combine strong engineering credibility with consulting leadership, business development and commercial judgement. Working with chief information officers, chief technology officers and senior technology leaders, you will shape major transformation opportunities across software engineering, application modernisation, cloud platforms, integration and application programming interface-led architecture. You will also guide the practical use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve engineering delivery and client outcomes.\nYour key responsibilities\nLeading major digital engineering programmes and shaping pragmatic technology strategies and transformation roadmaps.\n\nBuilding trusted relationships with senior technology leaders, originating opportunities and converting client needs into compelling propositions.\n\nProviding executive oversight across application modernisation, Java and .NET engineering, cloud-native development, integration, secure delivery and platform engineering.\n\nGrowing the practice through repeatable offerings, reference architectures, accelerators, strategic alliances and collaboration across EY teams.\n\nOwning engagement quality, commercial performance, resourcing and risk, while intervening decisively when complex programmes need support.\n\nRecruiting, coaching and developing senior leaders and multidisciplinary engineering teams, with clear succession and capability plans.\n\nSkills and attributes for Success\nYou will bring a strong record of leading and winning complex technology consulting, digital engineering or transformation work. You will be credible with senior client stakeholders and able to connect business priorities with practical engineering strategies. A strong understanding of modern software architecture, Java and/or .NET engineering, cloud-native development, application programming interfaces, integration, secure delivery and platform engineering is essential. You will also bring commercial capability across opportunity qualification, solution design, estimation, pricing, negotiation, delivery economics and risk management. Clear executive communication, structured problem-solving and inclusive people leadership will be central to your impact.\nIdeally, You’ll also have\nExperience in a major professional services firm, technology consultancy or systems integrator would be valuable, together with exposure to both public and private sector transformation. Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud, distributed delivery models and the Irish digital engineering market would also be beneficial. You will maintain a practical understanding of artificial intelligence-assisted software engineering, automation and emerging technologies, including their opportunities and the security, privacy, governance, quality and human oversight considerations involved.\nWhat we look for\nWe are looking for an inclusive and entrepreneurial technology leader who can grow trusted client relationships, create new opportunities and inspire high-performing teams. You will balance innovation with sound commercial judgement and delivery discipline. You will be comfortable challenging decisions constructively, bringing together diverse perspectives and maintaining the technical credibility needed to guide architects and senior engineers without operating as a hands-on developer.\nWhat working at EY offers\nWe 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:\nSupport and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around\n\nOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your career\n\nThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you\n\nAll our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:\nPension\n\nMaternity & Paternity leave\n\nDiscounted health insurance\n\nBike to work Scheme\n\nWeb Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family\n\nRecognition Awards\n\nThe purchase of additional annual leave\n\nCash incentives for referrals\n\nHybrid Working\n\nWork Mobile\n\nFree Gym membership\n\nTECH MBA paid by EY\n\nTravel Pass\n\nWellness rooms Available in some offices\n\nEY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.\nCareer Progression\nWhen you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.\n\nContinuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.\n\nAs 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.\n\nTransformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.\n\nDiverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.\n\nWe have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.”\n\nInclusion & Diversity: We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients. 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. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.\nTo help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.\nAre you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.\nIMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.\nEY | Building a better working world\nEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.\nEnabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.\nEY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. 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