Data Architect

In this role, you will lead advisory engagements that enable data-driven business transformation, working closely with senior business and technology stakeholders to align strategy, architecture, and delivery. You will take ownership of defining modern, secure, and scalable data solutions that drive revenue growth, reduce operational risk, and enhance decision-making. Collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and consulting teams, you will help shape new data and analytics offerings while ensuring solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned to organisational goals.

You will operate across diverse programmes, bringing clarity to complexity and defining target operating models that embed strong governance, innovation, and long-term value. With the backing of a collaborative practice, you will be empowered to influence strategy, validate complex designs, and set the standard for excellence in data architecture.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead & Advise on data-enabled business change across complex client environments

• Design & Deliver modern data architectures spanning cloud, AI, and analytics platforms

• Align & Govern data strategies to organisational goals, risk frameworks, and compliance standards

• Validate & Assure complex, high-integrity and business-critical solutions

• Define & Implement target operating models for data organisations

• Shape & Grow innovative data analytics offerings within the practice

• Manage & Mitigate risk across technical reviews and large-scale data engagements

To succeed, you will bring strong experience designing and leading data architecture strategies across multi-cloud environments, with a clear understanding of governance, risk, and security in data management. You will combine technical depth with commercial awareness, confidently translating complex architecture into business value. Experience with AI-enabled solutions and modern data platforms will be key, alongside the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead across diverse programmes., * You should have demonstrable experience across multiple cloud platforms, particularly multi-cloud environments

• Strong proficiency in modern data architecture, including data modelling, warehouses and lakehouses (e.g. delta tables and change management)

• Proven experience designing solutions using AI technologies such as OpenAI, Bedrock or Claude

• Experience with low-code platforms and document management systems, such as Power Platform and SharePoint

• Strong understanding of data governance, operational security, and risk management frameworks

• Proven ability to validate and assure complex, business-critical technical solutions

Desirable:

• Understanding of TOGAF or related architectural principles, with experience translating logical designs into physical implementations

• Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK data management and governance principles

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.

At CGI, we help organisations turn data into decisive advantage. As a Data Architect, you will shape and lead data strategies that unlock measurable business value, reduce risk, and accelerate innovation across complex environments. Working at the intersection of business and technology, you will build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translating ambition into practical, high-impact solutions. You will play a pivotal role in defining what good looks like, driving modern, secure, and scalable data architectures that enable growth. Within our collaborative Delivery Centre, you'll take ownership of transformative initiatives, apply creative thinking to real-world challenges, and be supported to continually grow your expertise., 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