Azure Data Architect

CGI Group Inc.
Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Microsoft Azure Continuous Integration Data Architecture Information Engineering Data Governance Data Infrastructure Database Design SQL Azure Power BI Cloud Services Azure Data Lake
+4 more
Azure Data Factory Data Strategy Cosmos DB Data Management

Job description

At CGI, we help organisations unlock the full value of their data through secure, scalable Azure solutions. As an Azure Data Architect, you’ll shape modern data platforms that drive better decisions, improve services, and deliver real business outcomes.

You’ll work with clients across some of the UK’s most important sectors, defining data strategies, designing cloud architectures, and influencing the future of enterprise data. You’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate and collaborate with talented colleagues while developing your career within a supportive and inclusive environment., As an Azure Data Architect, you’ll lead the design and delivery of modern Azure data platforms, helping clients transform complex data into valuable business insight. You’ll work closely with stakeholders, engineers and architects to create secure, scalable solutions that support long-term growth and innovation.

You’ll also help shape cloud strategies, promote best practice, mentor colleagues and contribute to technical leadership across CGI’s growing data community.

  • Design scalable Azure data architectures
  • Develop enterprise data strategies and roadmaps
  • Build secure, high-performing data platforms
  • Drive data governance and best practice
  • Implement CI/CD and modern data engineering approaches
  • Collaborate with clients and technical teams
  • Mentor and support colleagues
  • Contribute to bids, innovation and solution design

Requirements

We’re looking for someone with strong Azure data architecture experience who enjoys solving complex challenges and working collaboratively with clients and delivery teams.

  • Experience as a Data Architect within enterprise environments
  • Strong data modelling and database design expertise
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB and Power BI
  • Knowledge of Azure security, governance and compliance
  • Experience designing scalable cloud data platforms
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Desirable

  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
  • Azure Data Engineer Associate certification
  • Azure AI or Data Scientist certification
  • Degree or equivalent professional experience

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Benefits & conditions

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.

About the company

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.

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