Customer Data Solution Architect

CGI Group Inc.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced architect to lead digital and data transformation initiatives. You will design modern architectures, engage with stakeholders, and mentor IT staff. The ideal candidate has expertise in cloud platforms like Azure and AWS and a strong understanding of data governance frameworks. This hybrid position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for impactful collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in designing enterprise digital and data architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud migration and data modernisation.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through digital and data transformation journeys.
• Design and implement enterprise-wide technology solutions.
• Advise on best practices for IT systems interoperability.
• Establish governance frameworks and ensure compliance.

Skills

Digital architecture design

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

Data governance frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Azure Data Factory

AWS

Job description

Overview

At CGI, we empower clients to transform their organisations through data‑driven digital innovation, and this role places you at the centre of that impact. You will shape modern digital and data architectures that unlock value, accelerate strategic change and enable clients to achieve measurable outcomes. Working as part of a collaborative community, you’ll take ownership of high‑impact solutions, applying creative thinking to complex challenges while being supported by experts across our global network. This is an opportunity to influence major programmes, guide digital strategy and design scalable technologies that help organisations thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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.

Benefits & Conditions

This is a hybrid position. We expect you to be travelling 2 to 3 days per week on average, to either CGI offices or to client sites. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will guide clients through complex digital and data transformation journeys, designing modern architectures and shaping strategies that create long‑term value. You will work across the full lifecycle—from vision and road‑mapping to technical design and optimisation—taking ownership of outcomes while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams. You will engage senior stakeholders, lead advisory discussions and bring creative thinking to solve evolving digital challenges, all while being supported by CGI’s strong community of experts. Your work will help clients modernise data ecosystems, improve governance, migrate to cloud‑native platforms and adopt innovative technologies that enhance performance and accelerate growth.

• Define enterprise digital and data architecture strategies aligned to business outcomes.
• Design and oversee the implementation of enterprise‑wide technology solutions; advocate for best practices in software development, data management and cybersecurity.
• Mentor and provide guidance to solution architects, developers and IT staff.
• Advise on best practices for implementing interoperability of IT systems, applications and platforms; shape digital and data roadmaps, run workshops and guide senior stakeholders through technical decisions.
• Drive data platform modernisation, automation and integration best practices; advocate for best practices in software development, data management and cybersecurity.
• Establish governance frameworks and ensure compliance, quality and security standards; establish IT governance policies to ensure regulatory and security compliance.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure digital and data architecture aligns with industry standards (e.g. TOGAF, DAMA, COBIT, ITIL) and ensure proper risk management and mitigation strategies are in place.
• Assess digital and emerging data technologies and recommend adoption and innovation pathways; understanding of improving system performance, security, operational efficiency, monitoring and optimisation of IT infrastructure and applications.

Qualifications

• Real‑world experience in designing enterprise digital and data architectures.
• Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid cloud strategies and understanding of data platforms across these hyperscalers.
• Proficiency in Azure data services (Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric); AWS beneficial.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into robust technical designs.
• Experience leading stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
• Strong understanding of cloud migration, data modernisation and integration patterns.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks such as TOGAF, DAMA, ITIL or COBIT.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Commitment to Diversity

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.