At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and governance of enterprise-scale data solutions for innovative business transformation.
- Company: Join CGI, a top-rated inclusive employer committed to diversity and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for career growth and mentorship.
- Why this job: Shape data strategies and make a real impact in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in data architecture and cloud platforms like Azure and AWS.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
This job is with CGI, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.
At CGI, we help organisations transform data into a strategic asset that drives innovation, informed decision-making, and measurable business value. As a Senior Data Solution Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping enterprise data strategies, designing modern cloud-native platforms, and leading complex transformation programmes for some of the world's most recognised organisations.
Working across business and technology teams, you will provide architectural leadership that enables advanced analytics, AI adoption, and scalable data capabilities. Joining CGI means having the opportunity to influence strategic outcomes, solve complex challenges through innovative thinking, and grow your career within a collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise can make a lasting impact.
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:
- Lead the architecture, design, and governance of enterprise-scale data solutions that support business transformation, analytics, AI adoption, and digital innovation.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, defining target-state architectures, shaping strategic roadmaps, and ensuring data platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned to business objectives.
- Work across complex transformation programmes, providing technical leadership while balancing architectural governance with practical delivery outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, delivery teams, and client stakeholders to design modern cloud data platforms across Azure and AWS environments.
- Leverage your expertise in Databricks, Lakehouse architectures, and enterprise data management to help organisations unlock greater value from their data while mentoring colleagues, driving innovation, and contributing to CGI's growing data and AI capabilities.
Data Solution Architect employer: CGI
CGI is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, recognised as one of the Best Places to Work in 2025. As a Data Solution Architect, you will benefit from a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme that allows you to become a CGI Partner. With a strong commitment to employee growth and diversity, CGI provides ample opportunities for career advancement while supporting a community that values innovation and strategic thinking.
