Senior Solution Architect (Presales)
Xibis Ltd, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full Time
Position ID: J1125-0154
Position Description
At CGI, we’re shaping the digital future by helping clients achieve operational excellence through innovative, scalable, and secure technology solutions. As a Pre‑Sales Senior Solution Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in one of our major programmes within Global Technology Operations—leading the design of cutting‑edge architectures that transform how organisations operate. You’ll bring strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and hands‑on technical leadership to some of CGI’s most complex bids, influencing outcomes that deliver real business value. This is your opportunity to be part of something challenging, meaningful, and career‑defining.
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.
Your Future Duties And Responsibilities
* Act as the primary solution owner for pre‑sales engagements within CGI’s Global Technology Operations business unit.
* Lead multi‑domain solution teams across infrastructure, service management, and cloud disciplines—owning the design, cost model, and technical integrity of the solution.
* Define innovative, commercially robust proposals that maximise value for both CGI and our clients.
* Shape holistic, future‑ready architectures across Service Desk, ITSM tooling, Cloud, Network, and Enterprise Services.
* Ensure every solution aligns to business goals, governance frameworks, and modern “as‑a‑service” and DevOps ways of working.
* Conduct client dialogues, presentations, and defences, articulating the technical and business value of CGI’s solutions.
* Own solution costing, risk assessment, contingency, pricing, and margin discussions, ensuring commercial viability.
* Oversee all GTO deliverables—written responses, bid collateral, and architectural documentation—while mentoring junior architects.
* Champion cloud‑native, sovereign, and automation‑led design approaches that drive transformation and resilience.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
You’ll bring extensive experience as a pre‑sales or solution lead within complex, enterprise‑scale environments, with strong expertise across infrastructure and IT service management domains. You’ll combine commercial acumen with architectural excellence and have a track record of leading virtual teams through the full bid lifecycle.
Essential
* Proven experience as a pre‑sales solution architect or solution owner within infrastructure or managed services.
* Deep technical understanding across multiple domains: Service Desk, ITSM, Cloud (Private/Public/Hybrid), Digital Workplace, Network, Security, and Enterprise Services.
* Strong commercial and financial awareness—owning costs, risk, pricing, and margin considerations.
* Excellent written communication, proposal writing, and presentation skills.
* Experience working in complex bid environments, collaborating across virtual teams.
* Strong planning, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
* Broad appreciation of architectural standards, design principles, and governance frameworks.
Desirable
* Knowledge of cloud‑native and “as‑a‑service” models, automation, and AI integration.
* Familiarity with Oracle databases, enterprise tooling, and DevOps practices.
* Professional certifications in ITIL, TOGAF, or Cloud Architecture.
Skills
* DevOps
* Solutions Architecture
* Financial Management
What You Can Expect From Us
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential as you shape your career within a large IT and business consulting firm. You’ll develop innovative solutions, build relationships with teammates and clients, and access global capabilities. We support leaders who care about your health and well‑being, providing opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Software Development
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