Senior Cloud & On-Prem Architect — Tech Strategy Lead

CGI Group Inc.; Bagstone; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CGI UK in Gloucestershire is seeking a Senior Software Architect to define technical direction, modernise complex environments and deliver cloud and on-premises solutions that support critical business outcomes.

You will influence architectural decisions, work with stakeholders, and own technical outcomes while enjoying a supportive culture, strong security focus, and opportunities to grow.

This role requires UK Security Check clearance or eligibility to obtain it, with DV clearance desirable.

Qualifications

• SFIA Level 4–5 software/solution architecture experience.
• Ability to lead or support complex design activities.
• Strong understanding of cloud and traditional infra architectures.
• Secure solution design and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Experience identifying technical debt and optimising performance, security and cost.
• Excellentcommunication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience supporting incident resolution and service improvement.
• Current UK Security Check clearance or eligibility; DV desirable.
• Based in Gloucestershire or commutable distance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and design the technical architecture of cloud and on-premises solutions.
• Influence architectural discussions and provide clear technical direction.
• Identify debt, optimise cloud costs and security operations improvements.
• Establish and maintain technical governance across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with assurance, policy and information management stakeholders.
• Contribute to roadmaps, gather requirements and deliver client value.
• Coordinate incident response and drive root-cause analysis.
• Share expertise and drive process improvements across teams.

Skills

Architectural design

Technical leadership

Cloud & on-prem architectures

Security & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Incident management

Cost optimisation

Governance

Problem solving

UK Security Check readiness

Tools

Jira administration

Microsoft technology stack

Job description

CGI UK in Gloucestershire is seeking a Senior Software Architect to define technical direction, modernise complex environments and deliver cloud and on-premises solutions that support critical business outcomes.

You will influence architectural decisions, work with stakeholders, and own technical outcomes while enjoying a supportive culture, strong security focus, and opportunities to grow.

This role requires UK Security Check clearance or eligibility to obtain it, with DV clearance desirable.