Data Solution Architect

Data Solution Architect

Position Description

At CGI, we help organisations transform data into a strategic asset that drives innovation, informed decision-making, and measurable business value. As a Senior Data Solution Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping enterprise data strategies, designing modern cloud-native platforms, and leading complex transformation programmes for some of the world's most recognised organisations. Working across business and technology teams, you will provide architectural leadership that enables advanced analytics, AI adoption, and scalable data capabilities. Joining CGI means having the opportunity to influence strategic outcomes, solve complex challenges through innovative thinking, and grow your career within a collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise can make a lasting impact.

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. This is a hybrid position.

Your future duties and responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the architecture, design, and governance of enterprise-scale data solutions that support business transformation, analytics, AI adoption, and digital innovation. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will define target-state architectures, shape strategic roadmaps, and ensure data platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned to business objectives. You will work across complex transformation programmes, providing technical leadership while balancing architectural governance with practical delivery outcomes.

You will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, delivery teams, and client stakeholders to design modern cloud data platforms across Azure and AWS environments. Leveraging your expertise in Databricks, Lakehouse architectures, and enterprise data management, you will help organisations unlock greater value from their data while mentoring colleagues, driving innovation, and contributing to CGI's growing data and AI capabilities.

Key responsibilities:

Lead & Shape enterprise data architecture strategies, roadmaps, and target-state designs

Design & Govern scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native data platforms across Azure and AWS

Architect & Deliver modern Lakehouse, Data Mesh, data warehousing, and AI-enabled data solutions

Translate & Align business requirements into end-to-end technical architectures

Guide & Influence architectural decisions across large-scale transformation programmes

Champion & Establish architecture standards, governance frameworks, and best practices

Advise & Partner with executives, business leaders, and programme stakeholders on data strategy and modernisation

Drive & Support cloud migrations, data platform modernisation, governance initiatives, and analytics transformations

Mentor & Develop architects, engineers, and technical delivery teams

Contribute & Innovate through thought leadership, capability development, bids, proposals, and solution shaping

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

To succeed in this role, you will bring significant experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms within complex business environments. You will possess strong architecture leadership skills, deep expertise in modern cloud data ecosystems, and the ability to engage confidently with both executive stakeholders and technical delivery teams. A strong background in Databricks, modern Lakehouse architectures, and cloud-native data solutions will be essential, alongside a passion for helping organisations realise the full value of their data.

Essential qualifications and experience:

Proven experience in Data Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Enterprise Data Architecture roles

Extensive experience delivering large-scale enterprise data and analytics solutions

Strong track record leading architecture across complex transformation programmes

Expert knowledge of Databricks and Apache Spark ecosystems

Deep expertise in either Microsoft Azure Data Platform Services or AWS Data Platform Services

Working knowledge of the alternative cloud platform

Experience designing modern Lakehouse architectures and enterprise data platforms

Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, lineage, security, privacy, and compliance frameworks

Experience developing enterprise data strategies, architecture roadmaps, and governance standards

Strong stakeholder engagement, consulting, and communication skills

Experience operating within large-scale enterprise or regulated environments

Ability to influence senior business and technology leaders while guiding technical delivery teams

Desirable qualifications and expertise:

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Databricks

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Data Factory

Azure Data Lake Storage

Power BI

Microsoft Purview

AWS Glue

AWS Lake Formation

Amazon Redshift

Amazon Athena

Amazon EMR

Amazon S3

SQL, Python, and PySpark

CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)

Data Mesh, Master Data Management, and real-time data processing architectures

Preferred certifications:

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Azure Data Engineer Associate

AWS Solutions Architect Professional

Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional

Databricks Certified Solution Architect

DAMA CDMP Certification

SAFe Agilist or SAFe Architect

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline

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.