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Position ID: J1225-0677
Location: United Kingdom, England – London, London
Employment Type: Full Time
Security Clearance: UK Security Clearance required or eligible for clearance.
Position Description
At CGI, we empower clients to transform their organisations through data-driven digital innovation, and this role places you at the centre of that impact. You will shape modern digital and data architectures that unlock value, accelerate strategic change and enable clients to achieve measurable outcomes. Working as part of a collaborative community, you’ll take ownership of high-impact solutions, applying creative thinking to complex challenges while being supported by experts across our global network. This is an opportunity to influence major programmes, guide digital strategy and design scalable technologies that help organisations thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Benefits
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.
Commitment to Inclusivity
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.
Your Future Duties And Responsibilities
* Guide clients through complex digital and data transformation journeys, designing modern architectures and shaping strategies that create long-term value.
* Lead & Innovate: Define enterprise digital and data architecture strategies aligned to business outcomes.
* Design and Deliver: Design and oversee the implementation of enterprise-wide technology solutions. Advocate for best practices in software development, data management, and cybersecurity. Mentor and provide guidance to solution architects, developers, and IT staff.
* Advise & Influence: Advise on best practices for implementing interoperability of IT systems, applications and platforms. Shape digital and data roadmaps, run workshops, and guide senior stakeholders through technical decisions.
* Optimise & Modernise: Drive data platform modernisation, automation and integration best practices. Advocate for best practices in software development, data management, and cybersecurity.
* Govern & Assure: Establish governance frameworks and ensure compliance, quality and security standards. Establish IT governance policies to ensure regulatory and security compliance. Work with stakeholders to ensure digital and data architecture aligns with industry standards (e.g. TOGAF, DAMA, COBIT, ITIL). Ensure proper risk management and mitigation strategies are in place.
* Explore & Evaluate: Assess digital and emerging data technologies and recommend adoption and innovation pathways. Understand how to improve system performance, security, operational efficiency, monitor and optimise IT infrastructure and applications.
Your work will help clients modernise data ecosystems, improve governance, migrate to cloud-native platforms and adopt innovative technologies that enhance performance and accelerate growth.
Essential Qualifications
* Real world experience in designing enterprise digital and data architectures.
* Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid cloud strategies and understanding of data platforms across these hyperscalers.
* Proficiency in Azure data services (Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric); AWS beneficial.
* Proven ability to translate business requirements into robust technical designs.
* Experience leading stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
* Strong understanding of cloud migration, data modernisation and integration patterns.
* Ability to evaluate and recommend emerging technologies.
* Knowledge of governance frameworks such as TOGAF, DAMA, ITIL or COBIT.
* Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Skills
* Leadership
* Strategic Thinking
What You Can Expect From Us
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.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Software Development
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