Principal Data and AI Architect

Position Description:

Recognised as one of the worlds largest IT and business consulting firms CGI has offices across Australia supporting public and private sector clients to solve complex business challenges through technology.

The team

Day to day it doesnt feel that big. Its a good opinionated crew that reviews each others PRs honestly and enjoys working together.
Big-firm backing small-team feel. If that combination has been hard to find this is the one weve built.

Why were hiring

Most companies have a data platform. Far fewer have one clean governed and trusted enough to run real AI on. Closing that gap is the sharp end of Data & AI work today and its where most of our client engagements begin.

Were looking for an experienced Data & AI Architect who enjoys solving complex data challenges and is excited by where AI is heading.

This is a hands-on consulting role. Youll work closely with clients architects and engineering teams to shape solutions stay involved in delivery and help turn ideas into outcomes. Along the way youll mentor others share your expertise and help grow CGIs Data & AI capability.

Flexible work is available including hybrid work from home in Sydney.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Design and deliver modern data platforms that provide the foundation for analytics and AI.
Build secure scalable data solutions that clients can trust and teams enjoy working with.
Work closely with clients and delivery teams to solve complex business challenges and turn ideas into practical solutions.
Stay hands-on with the technology while providing technical leadership across architecture and delivery.
Contribute to client workshops solution design and new opportunities that help grow our Data & AI practice.
Mentor colleagues share your knowledge and help build a collaborative high-performing team.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Extensive experience designing and delivering enterprise data platforms that solve real business problems.
Strong hands-on experience with at least two of AWS Azure Databricks Snowflake or GCP. You dont need to know every platform to succeed in this role.
Experience building modern data solutions using Python PySpark SQL dbt and DevOps practices.
Practical experience delivering AI solutions including Generative AI RAG AI agents or related technologies or a genuine passion for continuing to grow in this space.
Strong consulting communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the confidence to guide conversations and the curiosity to ask the right questions.
A collaborative mindset and a passion for mentoring others sharing knowledge and delivering great outcomes for clients.

Nice to have but we wont hold it against you
Cloud platform or data technology certifications.
Experience with enterprise architecture practices.
AI or Machine Learning experience through delivery research or continued learning.
Experience working across healthcare insurance financial services utilities or the public sector.

What you can expect from us
Work on projects where modern data platforms and AI create genuine impact not just another technology implementation.
Stay close to the technology while helping shape solutions influence delivery and mentor talented people.
Join a team that values curiosity collaboration and continuous learning as much as technical excellence.
Invest in your growth through certifications emerging technologies and opportunities to work across a diverse range of clients.

Diversity statement
At CGI we recognise the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where everyone belongs and we collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal opportunity employer we empower all our CGI Partners to succeed and grow.

CGI is proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer for all women.

We are committed to providing an inclusive diverse and equal opportunity workplace. When you apply please share any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Apply today for more information.

Skills:

• Artificial Intelligence
• AWS Cloudformation
• Data Engineering
• Data Engineering
• Leadership

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll 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. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll 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.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll 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.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.