Data Architect

In this role, you will shape and lead enterprise-scale data strategies that drive business transformation and deliver tangible client outcomes. You'll define architectural visions and guide delivery teams across the full data lifecycle - from strategy and design through implementation and assurance. Working with senior stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into robust data solutions that align with CGI's standards and client ambitions.

You'll act as a trusted advisor, combining strategic vision with technical leadership, while mentoring teams and helping grow CGI's data architecture community. This role gives you the opportunity to take ownership of impactful programmes, innovate with emerging data technologies, and be supported by a collaborative environment that values expertise and creativity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead & Advise: Partner with clients to define and deliver data strategies aligned with business outcomes.

• Design & Architect: Define target data architectures and lead the design of cloud data platforms, MDM, and Customer 360 solutions.

• Enable & Assure: Provide architecture assurance, governance, and quality oversight across multiple delivery streams.

• Engage & Grow: Contribute to pre-sales and thought leadership, shaping CGI's data transformation propositions.

• Develop & Mentor: Build the capability of CGI's data architecture community through coaching and knowledge sharing.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring a proven record of delivering large-scale data architecture and strategy engagements, combining hands-on technical knowledge with strategic and client-facing experience. You'll have a deep understanding of data management, integration, and governance practices, as well as the ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders.

You should have:

• Extensive experience leading enterprise data architecture and transformation programmes.

• Strong understanding of data governance, integration, and modelling best practices.

• Proven track record in designing and implementing MDM and Customer 360 solutions.

• Experience engaging directly with senior stakeholders (CDO, CIO, business leaders).

• Familiarity with modern cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, or Snowflake).

• Previous experience in consulting or systems integration environments.

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.

At CGI, we empower our clients to turn data into a strategic asset that drives measurable business value. As a Senior Data Architect, you'll help shape the future of data transformation across industries - defining data strategies, designing modern cloud-based platforms, and enabling trusted, insight-rich foundations that power intelligent decision-making. Working at the forefront of architecture, innovation, and client engagement, you'll influence enterprise-scale data programmes while collaborating with talented teams who thrive on creativity, accountability, and shared success., 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. Discover CGI London, England, United Kingdom > 1000 employees IT services We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients' businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you'll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side-by-side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other. Benefits: - Insurance coverage - Medical benefits - Pension plan - Member Assistant Programme - Check4Cancer - Flexible time off - Share Purchase Plan - Member discounts - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Profit Participation Plan - Health and Wellbeing Programme