Cloud Architect

At CGI, you'll play a pivotal role in helping organisations modernise how they build, run, and evolve their digital applications using cloud technologies. As a Cloud Architect, you'll design cloud-native application architectures that enable innovation, scalability, and measurable business value. Working closely with product teams, engineers, and clients, you'll translate business goals into modern application solutions, shape technical direction, and guide delivery from concept to production. You'll be trusted to take ownership of complex challenges, encouraged to think creatively, and supported by a collaborative culture that values learning, shared success, and long-term impact across the application lifecycle., In this role, you will design and guide cloud-native application architectures that support modern development practices, scalability, and secure delivery. You will work across discovery, design, and delivery to help teams modernise applications, adopt platform services, and make informed architectural decisions that balance performance, resilience, and maintainability. Taking ownership of solution design, you will collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure applications are built for long-term success and continuous improvement.

You will contribute throughout the application lifecycle, from modernisation planning and architectural design through to delivery support and optimisation, helping clients unlock the full value of cloud-enabled software.

Key responsibilities include:

Design & Shape cloud-native application architectures and target states

Modernise & Evolve existing applications using cloud and platform services

Guide & Support development teams with architectural direction and best practices

Enable & Improve application scalability, resilience, security, and performance

Collaborate & Influence stakeholders across engineering, product, and delivery teams

You will bring strong experience designing and delivering modern application solutions in cloud environments, with the ability to guide teams through architectural decisions and trade-offs. You should be comfortable working in agile, multi-disciplinary teams, taking ownership of outcomes, and continuously developing your skills in modern application and platform technologies.

You should have:

Proven experience designing cloud-native or distributed application architectures

Strong understanding of application development patterns, APIs, and integration

Experience working with cloud platforms and managed application services

Strong communication skills and the ability to explain architectural decisions clearly

Experience supporting application delivery across the full development lifecycle

Desirable:

Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, or serverless patterns

Containerisation and orchestration experience

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and automation practices

Relevant cloud or application architecture certifications

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.

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