Solution Architect

At CGI, we design and deliver secure technology that supports critical public services and creates lasting value for our clients. As a Senior Solution Architect within our CTO Office, you’ll shape the technology direction of a secure national policing account, leading the design and assurance of scalable, cost-effective solutions with significant real-world impact. You’ll have the scope to influence technology strategy, challenge established approaches and turn innovative thinking into practical outcomes, while being supported by experienced architecture, security and delivery specialists. Acting as a trusted deputy to the CTO on solution matters, you’ll bring together client priorities, security requirements and operational needs to help shape resilient services for the future., In this role, you will take ownership of solution architecture across a secure national policing account, designing scalable, secure and commercially effective technology solutions. Working within the CTO Office, you’ll act as a deputy to the CTO on solution-related matters and play an influential role in architecture governance, design authority, solution assurance and technology strategy.

You’ll work closely with clients, architects, security specialists and delivery teams to turn complex requirements into effective designs. You’ll have the freedom to explore new approaches to cloud transformation, service improvement and cost optimisation, with the backing of a collaborative community of technology experts. You will also provide technical leadership for bids and client engagements, helping teams make well-informed architectural decisions.

• Lead & Architect: Design secure, scalable and cost-effective solutions aligned with client, security and operational requirements.

• Shape & Strategise: Produce solution architectures, option analyses, technical roadmaps and high-quality design artefacts.

• Govern & Assure: Support architecture governance, Design Authority and solution assurance across the account.

• Review & Improve: Assess solution designs for quality, consistency, security and compliance with architectural standards.

• Innovate & Optimise: Identify opportunities for technology innovation, service improvement and cost optimisation.

• Influence & Advise: Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior client and CGI stakeholders.

• Lead & Support: Provide architectural leadership and guidance to architects, delivery teams and other technical specialists.

• Develop & Win: Provide technical leadership for bids, proposals and client engagements.

You’ll be an experienced Solution Architect with strong technical leadership skills and the ability to translate complex business, operational and security requirements into effective technology solutions. You’ll combine Azure architecture expertise with sound judgement, attention to detail and excellent stakeholder management, and be comfortable influencing decisions in a highly secure environment.

• Extensive experience in Solution Architecture, ideally within complex, secure or large-scale technology environments.

• Strong Microsoft Azure architecture expertise, including designing scalable and secure cloud solutions.

• Proven technical leadership capability, with the confidence to guide architects and multidisciplinary delivery teams.

• Strong architecture governance and assurance experience, including reviewing and challenging solution designs.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detailed and structured approach to architecture.

• Ability to balance security, scalability, operational requirements and cost when making architectural decisions.

• SC clearance is required for this secure account.

• TOGAF training or certification, or an equivalent architecture discipline, is desirable.

• Experience of cloud transformation, data migration or data transformation is desirable.

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, but you should be happy to travel to London when required.

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.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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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