Solution Architect
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Position Description:
At CGI our Solution Architects play a critical role in shaping secure scalable solutions that help major UK Government departments transform how they deliver this role you will design and guide end-to-end architecture that enables complex programmes to deliver meaningful outcomes for citizens and government. Working closely with business stakeholders engineers and delivery teams you will translate strategic objectives into practical high-value technology solutions. Youll have the opportunity to influence enterprise architecture drive innovation across complex environments and take real ownership of impactful delivery supported by a collaborative community that encourages fresh thinking professional growth 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 design and shape end-to-end solution architectures that support large-scale UK Government transformation programmes. Working across business engineering enterprise architecture and delivery teams you will translate complex business requirements into robust secure and scalable technical solutions. You will take ownership of architectural decisions ensuring designs align with strategic roadmaps enterprise standards and security requirements while enabling efficient delivery across complex technology landscapes.
You will also provide architectural leadership throughout the delivery lifecycle supporting development teams guiding design decisions and ensuring solutions integrate effectively across systems and platforms. Working within a collaborative environment you will help drive innovation contribute to architectural governance and ensure solutions deliver measurable value for clients and end users.
Key responsibilities include:
Design & Deliver Develop end-to-end solution architectures from conceptual design through to logical and physical architecture.
Translate & Align Convert business functional and non-functional requirements into scalable technical solutions aligned with enterprise strategy.
Integrate & Connect Design system integrations data flows and platform interactions across complex environments.
Govern & Assure Produce architecture artefacts and progress designs through architecture governance and review boards.
Secure & Comply Embed security regulatory and compliance considerations into solutions from the outset.
Collaborate & Influence Work closely with business stakeholders engineers enterprise architects and delivery teams to shape effective solutions.
Guide & Support Delivery Provide architectural oversight during development testing and implementation phases.
Manage Risk & Dependencies Track and manage architectural risks constraints assumptions issues and dependencies.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
To succeed in this role you should have strong experience delivering solution architecture across complex technology environments ideally within large Uk Government departments public sector or regulated programmes. You will be confident translating business requirements into practical technical designs and guiding delivery teams through the architecture lifecycle. Strong communication stakeholder engagement and governance experience are essential.
Essential qualifications and experience:
You should have extensive experience designing end-to-end solution architectures across complex enterprise environments.
Strong experience translating business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs.
Proven ability to design integrations data flows and system interactions across multiple platforms.
Experience producing architecture documentation and solution design artefacts (e.g. SDD).
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles governance and architecture review processes.
Experience embedding security compliance and risk management into solution design.
Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders across business engineering and architecture teams.
Experience supporting delivery teams throughout development testing and implementation.
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Skills:
- Enterprise Architecture
- Integration Architecture
- Leadership
- Requirements Analysis
- Solutions Architecture
- Systems Architecture
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.
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About Company
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