Join to apply for the Data Architect role at CGI. At CGI, we’re helping to transform the future of healthcare through the power of data. As a Data Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimising data platforms that underpin critical national services. Working at the heart of our Healthcare team, you’ll use your expertise in AWS, and Databricks to deliver high‑impact solutions that improve outcomes, enhance decision‑making, and drive innovation across the sector. You’ll collaborate with experts who share your passion for problem‑solving, ownership, and technical excellence – empowered to shape the data foundations of tomorrow.
CGI was recognised on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) that makes you a CGI Partner, not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.
Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position based in Leeds.
Responsibilities
* Architectural Vision & Modelling: Define and govern the conceptual, logical and physical data models ensuring consistency and best practice.
* Platform Strategy & Design: Design highly scalable and secure cloud‑native data platforms on AWS, identifying the most appropriate services within the client’s constraints.
* Data Governance & Compliance: Define and enforce data governance policies, security frameworks, and compliance standards across the data lifecycle.
* Strategic Consultation & Alignment: Partner with business leaders and technical teams to translate high‑level strategic goals and business requirements into a clear, implementable roadmap.
* Data Flow: Define the standards and architecture for data ingestion, transformation and consumption, ensuring reliable high‑quality data movement across systems.
* Technology Roadmap & Innovation: Research, evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and patterns, such as Data Mesh and Data Lakehouse.
Required qualifications
* Architectural expertise in designing and governing large‑scale data platforms with at least one of Databricks, Palantir, or a similar unified analytics platform.
Preferred qualifications
* Proven experience as a Data Architect or Principal Data Engineer defining the architecture for large, complex, and high‑volume or highly sensitive data datasets.
* Deep expertise in data modelling, database design, and advanced architectural patterns (e.g. Data Mesh, Data Lakehouse).
* Strong knowledge of the AWS cloud data service ecosystem, including S3, Redshift, Glue, Lake Formation, and IAM, and how they integrate into a cohesive solution.
* Extensive experience in defining and implementing enterprise data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
* Excellent communication, documentation, and consulting skills, capable of presenting complex architectural designs and trade‑offs to technical teams and executive stakeholders.
* Experience in the healthcare sector or knowledge of NHS data standards (advantageous).
Life at CGI
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because you are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value – you’ll develop innovative solutions, build relationships with teammates and clients, and access global capabilities to scale your ideas. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well‑being and provide opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
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