Senior Solution Architect

Position Description:

At CGI we help organisations accelerate digital transformation through innovative scalable technology solutions that deliver measurable business value. As a Senior Solution Architect you will play a leading role in shaping complex application and cloud transformation programmes for key clients. Working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment youll combine strategic architecture expertise with stakeholder engagement and bid leadership to deliver impactful solutions that drive client success. This is an exciting opportunity to influence large-scale transformation initiatives support business growth and work alongside experts who value innovation ownership and continuous professional development.

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 the architecture and delivery of complex application and cloud transformation solutions that help clients modernise their technology landscape and achieve strategic business outcomes. You will engage with stakeholders across business and technical teams to define architecture strategies validate requirements and create scalable secure and cost-effective solutions aligned to organisational objectives.

You will also play a key role in supporting CGIs continued growth by leading and contributing to technical bid responses and solution proposals. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams you will guide design governance activities influence strategic decision-making and help ensure successful delivery across both agile and traditional project environments.

Key responsibilities

Lead enterprise-scale application and cloud transformation solutions
Drive architecture strategy governance and technical direction
Engage with clients stakeholders and delivery teams
Analyse business requirements risks and solution options
Deliver innovative technical solutions aligned to client outcomes
Lead architectural input into bids proposals and presentations
Optimise cost modelling risk management and delivery planning
Maintain alignment with security compliance and governance standards

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

To succeed in this role you should have significant experience in solution and application architecture within complex transformation environments alongside a proven ability to support and lead bid activities. You will bring strong technical expertise across cloud platforms excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate and influence effectively across both business and technical audiences.

Essential qualifications

Proven experience in senior solution and application architecture roles
Strong expertise in cloud architecture and design across multiple cloud providers
Experience with technical governance security design risk analysis and cost estimation
Strong understanding of agile and waterfall delivery methodologies
Proven ability to lead and contribute to technical bid responses and proposals
Excellent communication stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
Ability to design scalable secure and business-aligned technical solutions
Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of cloud migration and enterprise transformation programmes
TOGAF certification or equivalent architecture qualification is desirable

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Skills:

• AWS Cloudformation
• Azure architecture
• Bid Management
• Business Analysis
• Change Management
• Govern. risk
• Security Architecture
• Stakeholder management
• Architecture AI & Data
• Google Cloud Platform

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.