Data Architect

Position Description:

At CGI we help organisations turn data into decisive advantage. As a Data Architect you will shape and lead data strategies that unlock measurable business value reduce risk and accelerate innovation across complex environments. Working at the intersection of business and technology you will build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders translating ambition into practical high-impact solutions. You will play a pivotal role in defining what good looks like driving modern secure and scalable data architectures that enable growth. Within our collaborative Delivery Centre youll take ownership of transformative initiatives apply creative thinking to real-world challenges and be supported to continually grow your expertise.

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. Our teams operate within a flexible hybrid working model however on-site requirements vary by project so the ability to travel as required to meet client needs is essential.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role you will lead advisory engagements that enable data-driven business transformation working closely with senior business and technology stakeholders to align strategy architecture and delivery. You will take ownership of defining modern secure and scalable data solutions that drive revenue growth reduce operational risk and enhance decision-making. Collaborating with engineers data scientists and consulting teams you will help shape new data and analytics offerings while ensuring solutions are robust compliant and aligned to organisational goals.

You will operate across diverse programmes bringing clarity to complexity and defining target operating models that embed strong governance innovation and long-term value. With the backing of a collaborative practice you will be empowered to influence strategy validate complex designs and set the standard for excellence in data architecture.

Key responsibilities:

Lead & Advise on data-enabled business change across complex client environments
Design & Deliver modern data architectures spanning cloud AI and analytics platforms
Align & Govern data strategies to organisational goals risk frameworks and compliance standards
Validate & Assure complex high-integrity and business-critical solutions
Define & Implement target operating models for data organisations
Shape & Grow innovative data analytics offerings within the practice
Manage & Mitigate risk across technical reviews and large-scale data engagements

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

To succeed you will bring strong experience designing and leading data architecture strategies across multi-cloud environments with a clear understanding of governance risk and security in data management. You will combine technical depth with commercial awareness confidently translating complex architecture into business value. Experience with AI-enabled solutions and modern data platforms will be key alongside the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead across diverse programmes.

Essential qualifications and experience:

You should have demonstrable experience across multiple cloud platforms particularly multi-cloud environments
Strong proficiency in modern data architecture including data modelling warehouses and lakehouses (e.g. delta tables and change management)
Proven experience designing solutions using AI technologies such as OpenAI Bedrock or Claude
Experience with low-code platforms and document management systems such as Power Platform and SharePoint
Strong understanding of data governance operational security and risk management frameworks
Proven ability to validate and assure complex business-critical technical solutions

Desirable:

Understanding of TOGAF or related architectural principles with experience translating logical designs into physical implementations
Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK data management and governance principles

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Skills:

• Data Architecture
• Data Modeling
• Document Management

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.

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