Data Architect in Gloucester

At CGI, we deliver secure, mission‑critical systems that help safeguard the UK and enable transformation across some of the nation’s most vital sectors. As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping data‑driven solutions that are scalable, secure, and future‑ready. Working with clients across highly complex projects, you’ll apply your expertise to design and deliver architectures that drive innovation and resilience. This role gives you the chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a culture that values collaboration, ownership, and creativity.

Please note, 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.

Your future duties and responsibilities

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.

Key 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.

Required 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

Life at CGI

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. 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.

Career growth at CGI

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.