Junior Data Architect Category: Architecture Main location: United Kingdom, UK Wide - Various, Uk wide - Various Position ID:J0526-1905 Employment Type: Full Time Position Description: At CGI, we help organisations shape the future through innovative technology, strategic transformation, and trusted partnerships. As a Junior Architect, you'll play a key role in supporting enterprise-wide technology initiatives, helping to design and govern solutions that drive business value and modernisation. Working alongside experienced architects and delivery teams, you'll contribute to large-scale transformation programmes, explore emerging technologies including AI and cloud, and help create scalable, future-ready solutions. You'll be empowered to develop your expertise, bring fresh thinking to complex challenges, and grow your career within a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions make a real impact. CGI was recognised in 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, plus a share scheme (3.5% 3.5% matching) which 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. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. 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. 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. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will support the enterprise architecture function in shaping and governing technology solutions that align with strategic business objectives. Working closely with senior architects, delivery teams, and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll contribute to the development of architecture standards, roadmaps, and governance processes that support scalable and secure transformation programmes. You'll have the opportunity to build hands-on experience across enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, AI-enabled solutions, and modern data platforms while contributing to impactful projects. CGI will support your growth through collaboration, exposure to large-scale programmes, and opportunities to develop your architecture capabilities in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. Key responsibilities include:. Support & Maintain enterprise architecture artefacts, standards, and roadmaps. Review & Align solution designs against architecture principles and technology strategy. Contribute & Document architecture decisions, diagrams, and technical standards. Collaborate & Engage with solution architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders. Evaluate & Research emerging technologies including AI, cloud, and data platforms. Identify & Recommend opportunities for reuse, simplification, and standardisation. Participate & Support architecture governance forums and review boards. Track & Manage architecture risks, decisions, and technical debt. Gather & Translate business requirements into architectural considerations Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you'll bring a strong foundation in technology or architecture alongside a genuine interest in developing enterprise architecture expertise. You should be comfortable working collaboratively across teams, communicating technical concepts clearly, and contributing to structured documentation and governance activities. Exposure to cloud technologies, modern data environments, or transformation programmes will be highly beneficial. Essential qualifications and experience:. You should have 2-5 years' experience in technology, architecture, engineering, or related roles. Foundational understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF. Familiarity with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, or GCP. Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Exposure to architecture modelling tools, governance processes, or technical standards. Interest in AI, enterprise transformation, and emerging technologies. Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and develop professionally Your future duties and responsibilities: In this role, you will support the enterprise architecture function in shaping and governing technology solutions that align with strategic business objectives. Working closely with senior architects, delivery teams, and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll contribute to the development of architecture standards, roadmaps, and governance processes that support scalable and secure transformation programmes. You'll have the opportunity to build hands-on experience across enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, AI-enabled solutions, and modern data platforms while contributing to impactful projects. CGI will support your growth through collaboration, exposure to large-scale programmes, and opportunities to develop your architecture capabilities in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. Key responsibilities include: Support & Maintain enterprise architecture artefacts, standards, and roadmaps Review & Align solution designs against architecture principles and technology strategy Contribute & Document architecture decisions, diagrams, and technical standards Collaborate & Engage with solution architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders Evaluate & Research emerging technologies including AI, cloud, and data platforms Identify & Recommend opportunities for reuse, simplification, and standardisation Participate & Support architecture governance forums and review boards Track & Manage architecture risks, decisions, and technical debt Gather & Translate business requirements into architectural considerations Required qualifications to be successful in this role: To succeed in this role, you'll bring a strong foundation in technology or architecture alongside a genuine interest in developing enterprise architecture expertise. You should be comfortable working collaboratively across teams, communicating technical concepts clearly, and contributing to structured documentation and governance activities. Exposure to cloud technologies, modern data environments, or transformation programmes will be highly beneficial. Essential qualifications and experience: You should have 2-5 years' experience in technology, architecture, engineering, or related roles Foundational understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Familiarity with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Exposure to architecture modelling tools, governance processes, or technical standards Interest in AI, enterprise transformation, and emerging technologies Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and develop professionally LI-LH Skills: AI Data Modeling Communication Consulting process Enterprise architecture Process Management What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. 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 and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.