Senior Data Architect

Position Description:

At CGI we empower our clients to turn data into a strategic asset that drives measurable business value. As a Senior Data Architect youll help shape the future of data transformation across industries defining data strategies designing modern cloud-based platforms and enabling trusted insight-rich foundations that power intelligent decision-making. Working at the forefront of architecture innovation and client engagement youll influence enterprise-scale data programmes while collaborating with talented teams who thrive on creativity accountability and shared success.

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 (3.5% 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. 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 youll be part of an open friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

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:

In this role you will shape and lead enterprise-scale data strategies that drive business transformation and deliver tangible client outcomes. Youll define architectural visions and guide delivery teams across the full data lifecycle from strategy and design through implementation and assurance. Working with senior stakeholders youll translate business needs into robust data solutions that align with CGIs standards and client ambitions.

Youll act as a trusted advisor combining strategic vision with technical leadership while mentoring teams and helping grow CGIs data architecture community. This role gives you the opportunity to take ownership of impactful programmes innovate with emerging data technologies and be supported by a collaborative environment that values expertise and creativity.

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead & Advise: Partner with clients to define and deliver data strategies aligned with business outcomes.
- Design & Architect: Define target data architectures and lead the design of cloud data platforms MDM and Customer 360 solutions.
- Enable & Assure: Provide architecture assurance governance and quality oversight across multiple delivery streams.
- Engage & Grow: Contribute to pre-sales and thought leadership shaping CGIs data transformation propositions.
- Develop & Mentor: Build the capability of CGIs data architecture community through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

To succeed in this role youll bring a proven record of delivering large-scale data architecture and strategy engagements combining hands-on technical knowledge with strategic and client-facing experience. Youll have a deep understanding of data management integration and governance practices as well as the ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders.

You should have:

- Extensive experience leading enterprise data architecture and transformation programmes.
- Strong understanding of data governance integration and modelling best practices.
- Proven track record in designing and implementing MDM and Customer 360 solutions.
- Experience engaging directly with senior stakeholders (CDO CIO business leaders).
- Familiarity with modern cloud data platforms (Azure AWS or Snowflake).
- Previous experience in consulting or systems integration environments.

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Skills:

• Data Architecture

What you can expect from us:

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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.

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