Solutions Architects

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Position Description: Challenge yourself and change lives, unlocking complex system solutions as part of a highly motivated and supportive team. At CGI, our Solution Architects are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact. We are looking for Solution Architects to join us working on a prestigious new long term programme here at CGI. You’ll join our Central Government business unit whose architecture teams are trusted to help deliver transformative digital work for high profile clients. CGI was voted a ’Best Workplace’ by Great Place To Work in 2021, and offers a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme ( + matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring more women to pursue careers in our sector. We won ’Best Tech Employer’ at the 2022 Women in Tech Employer Awards. We are happy to discuss remote or hybrid working and this role ca be based anywhere in the UK. At CGI you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.All applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (SC) level. #TJ Your future duties and responsibilities: Our solution architects bridge the gap between the technical team, business team and project management, defining and validating quality solutions for an engagement, whether this be as part of a bid or delivery programme. Our technical architects lead the detailed design and implementation of the solution. On larger engagements you will be part of a team supporting the lead architect. We are looking for established and experienced architects, as well as those who have made the transition into architecture more recently.Our architects have a strong technology background and can address all aspects of the solution (conceptual, logical and physical) - working with stakeholders understand requirements and objectives as well as working closely with delivery teams to ensure that the architectural vision is maintained, whilst adapting the architecture to changing circumstances in an agile manner.Our architects have a deep interest in how technology can meet business needs and are driven to ensure all aspects of a solution are addressed - functional, non-functional, risk and cost. They also have an enquiring mind and are constantly learning - whether it is a new business domain or technology.As an Architect within CGI you will be part of an extensive community of practitioners, sharing knowledge and insight with each other and applying the principles behind our risk and cost driven architecture approach that ensures our clients achieve their goals through successful engagements.A CGI career will offer you a complete tech experience, where you have control over your future.You’ll also discover:

• A unique level of variety across different clients and industry sectors
• Interesting and challenging projects to stretch your skills
• Training and support specifically tailored to give you the right skills for your career/role - including accreditation
• Impactful work that makes a real difference in our communities
• A supportive tech community across CGI, with regular meet-ups, discussions, and shared best practiceRequired qualifications to be successful in this role:
• Relevant experience as a solution architect or technical architect - we need all levels so even if you’re just moving into this type of role we’ll be keen to hear from you
• Experience in aligning the selection and application of technology with the business and customer goals and experience in architecture development and governance, overseeing all aspects of a solution from conceptual to physical
• Experience in working with Stakeholders and others to shape and communicate the overall solution, define the user experience, processes (using formal and informal notation), requirements and non-functional requirements.
• Knowledge of modelling approaches such as UML, Archimate and Data modelling is desirable along with knowledge of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and experience in an agile environment
• Experience in data modelling (at conceptual and logical level)
• Experience of a wide range of technologies and approaches, including: Public Cloud Solutions, API and Integration technologies; Micro Services; Data Storage and Analytics and Digital Transformation.
  
  

you can expect from us: Insights you can act on While technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees "members" because they are CGI shareholders and owners, and, as owners, we enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today-one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.At CGI, we recognize 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 members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI-where your ideas and actions make a difference.