Solution Architect

Solution Architect Position Description At CGI, we help organisations modernise, innovate, and achieve measurable outcomes through transformative technology solutions. As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in shaping complex application transformation programmes for a variety of key clients. Working within a collaborative and growth-focused team, you’ll combine technical leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement to deliver impactful solutions that drive business success. This is an opportunity to influence large-scale transformation initiatives, contribute to winning new business, and grow your career in an environment that values ownership, innovation, and continuous support. 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 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. 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 design and delivery of complex application and cloud transformation solutions that enable clients to modernise their technology landscape and achieve strategic business goals. You will work closely with stakeholders, delivery teams, and clients to define architecture strategies, validate requirements, and create scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions aligned to business needs. You will also play an important role in supporting business growth by contributing to bids and proposals, helping shape compelling technical solutions that align with client requirements and strategic objectives. Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, you will influence decision-making, guide governance activities, and ensure successful delivery outcomes across both agile and traditional delivery environments. Key responsibilities • Deliver scalable application and cloud architecture solutions • Lead technical design strategy and governance decisions • Engage with clients, stakeholders, and delivery teams • Analyse business requirements, risks, and solution options • Drive transformation programmes using innovative technologies • Coordinate technical bid responses and solution proposals • Advise on 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 strong experience in solution and application architecture, with the ability to lead complex transformation initiatives and contribute to successful bid activities. You will bring excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, alongside broad technical expertise across cloud and enterprise architecture environments. Experience working within structured delivery environments and collaborating across cross-functional teams will be key to success. Essential qualifications • Proven experience in application and solution architecture • Strong expertise in cloud architecture and design across multiple cloud providers • Experience with technical governance, risk analysis, and cost estimation • Strong understanding of agile and waterfall delivery methodologies • Proven ability to support and contribute to technical bid responses • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills • Ability to design scalable, secure, and business-aligned technical solutions • Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams • Knowledge of technical transformation and cloud migration programmes • TOGAF certification or equivalent architectural training is desirable #LI-JW1 Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll 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. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll 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. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll 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 team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.