Overview
In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of data and solution architectures for complex, mission-critical programmes. You will assess client requirements, identify the most appropriate technologies, and create solutions that meet both immediate and long-term needs. You will work closely with agile delivery teams and development colleagues, providing leadership, setting standards, and ensuring best practices are applied. By anticipating risks, optimising costs, and identifying opportunities, you will ensure every solution is secure, scalable, and aligned to client objectives.
Responsibilities
* Analyse & Design: Shape architectures based on client requirements, balancing innovation with security and compliance.
* Lead & Guide: Provide technical leadership and direction across the full solution lifecycle.
* Collaborate & Deliver: Work with agile teams and development colleagues to ensure practical, high-quality delivery.
* Assess & Optimise: Anticipate risks, costs, and opportunities, and develop strategies to address them.
* Assure & Scale: Ensure solutions are robust, secure, and scalable in line with industry best practices.
Qualifications
You should bring extensive experience in solution or technical architecture, with a track record of delivering secure, high-value solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, alongside technical breadth in one or more of the following areas:
* Data architecture and strategy
* Infrastructure and networking
* Systems integration
* Cloud platforms, particularly AWS
Experience
You should have experience in:
* Data architecture and strategy
* Infrastructure and networking
* Systems integration
* Cloud platforms, particularly AWS
About CGI and Benefits
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. We call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees and focus on collective success, shaping our company\'s strategy and direction. Your work creates value, and you\'ll develop innovative solutions while accessing global capabilities to scale 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. We are one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world, with a culture built on ownership, flexibility, and approachability.
Benefits include:
* Insurance coverage
* Medical benefits
* Pension plan
* Member Assistant Programme
* Check4Cancer
* Flexible time off
* Share Purchase Plan
* Member discounts
* Dental benefits
* Vision benefits
* Profit Participation Plan
* Health and Wellbeing Programme
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 and an emphasis on inclusivity. We actively support a diverse community of tech talent and are proud to hold a Gold Award for our Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.
Important: due to the secure nature of the programme, this role is open only to UK Nationals (not dual nationals or visa holders) who hold or are eligible for High-Level Clearance (HLC). While there is some flexibility for hybrid working, onsite attendance will be required in Gloucester or London for secure system access.
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