Who You'll Be Working With
The Data Powered Industries and Domains (DPID) team, part of Capgemini’s Insights and Data practice in the UK, is growing its Architecture capability. Join a team that sits at the heart of our most important client relationships, advising on complex data, AI and analytics challenges with deep expertise across the entire delivery lifecycle. We build trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders by translating business needs into technology solutions and measurable outcomes. As a key driver of growth, we help shape and advance our clients’ data and AI vision and capabilities.
Security Clearance Note
To be successfully appointed to this role, must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.
The Focus of Your Role
As an Enterprise or Solution Architect within DPID, you will play a key role in shaping client engagements—providing strategic advice and technical leadership across complex, cross-domain challenges. You will help organisations unlock the value of their data by defining and guiding architectures that enable effective use of data, AI, and analytics to address their most critical business problems.
Responsibilities
* Advising senior stakeholders on data, AI, and analytics architecture Being a trusted advisor to C‑level and senior business and technology leaders, helping them navigate the opportunities, risks, and trade‑offs of adopting data, AI, and analytics. Providing clear, pragmatic guidance on how architectural decisions influence business outcomes, operating models, and long‑term value.
* Leading on architecture across complex client engagements and business development Taking ownership of architecture for large, complex, and often multi‑disciplinary engagements—shaping solution direction from early sales through to delivery. Playing a key role in business development by defining compelling, feasible architectural approaches that address client needs and differentiate our offerings.
* Providing technical leadership across key domains in data and AI
* Demonstrating deep expertise in one or more areas such as data platforms, AI/ML, analytics, data governance, or integration. Setting direction, establishing best practices, and ensuring architectural quality across engagements, while staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and industry trends.
* Building capability and sharing knowledge across the organisation Actively contributing to the growth of the wider architecture and data community by mentoring colleagues, sharing expertise, and developing reusable assets, patterns, and thought leadership. Fostering collaboration and continuous learning across teams and disciplines.
What You'll Bring
You’ll bring a blend of proven architecture experience, strong data and AI expertise, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, while building trusted relationships, navigating ambiguity, and collaborating effectively to deliver impactful solutions.
Experience
* Proven experience in Enterprise and/or Solution Architecture, ideally within data, AI, or analytics‑focused environments
* Experience shaping or delivering AI/ML and advanced analytics solutions, with an appreciation of both technical and ethical considerations
* Demonstrated experience advising senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships across business and technology teams
* Experience leading or contributing to complex programmes, balancing strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery
* Experience of working effectively in diverse, multi‑disciplinary teams
* Exposure to one or more industry‑specific data challenges (e.g. public sector, manufacturing, consumer products, energy, etc.) (nice to have)
* Working knowledge of one or more major cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP) and their data/AI ecosystems (nice to have)
* Working knowledge of one or more architectural frameworks such as TOGAF (nice to have)
* Holds UK security clearance or is willing to undergo clearance processes
Must Have Skills
* Strong understanding of modern data‑centric architectures and technologies (e.g. cloud data platforms, data lakes/warehouses, integration patterns) and how they enable business value
* Understanding of responsible AI, data governance, and security principles in practical contexts
* Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non‑technical audiences
* Strong communication and data storytelling skills, with the ability to influence and inspire confidence
* Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills
* Comfortable working in ambiguity and helping define both problems and solutions
* Passion for continuous learning and curiosity about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in data and AI
* Commitment to knowledge sharing, mentoring, and fostering a learning culture
Additional Info
Hybrid working
The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.
What we’ll offer you
You will be encouraged to have a positive work‑life balance. Our hybrid‑first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day‑to‑day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.
You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard Manage Mentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.
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