Senior Consultant - Data & AI Architecture

Capgemini Invent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working UK

Job summary

Capgemini Invent in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior Data & AI Strategy consultant to shape AI-enabled enterprise transformations. You will blend strategy, innovation and delivery to embed AI across client organisations, from vision through to execution.

The role requires hands-on experience in AI development, cloud architecture, and stakeholder management, with a focus on scalable data platforms, governance and responsible AI. Hybrid working options in the UK are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of data and AI technologies.
• A learning mindset with interest in emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Extensive years in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), including hybrid/multi-cloud.
• Expertise in cloud-native technologies (containers, Kubernetes, serverless).
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD automation.
• Proven consulting and stakeholder management capabilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Data & AI technologies

Learning mindset

Job description

CAPGEMINI INVENT

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.

Join our Data & AI Strategy team and be part of the future of AI consulting, where we’re not just advising clients, we’re actively disrupting traditional consulting models by embedding AI into every aspect of how we work.

We’re looking for changemakers with recent, hands‑on experience in AI development, people who not only understand the technology but can connect it to the bigger picture. You’ll help our clients build, scale and embed AI capabilities across their organisations, driving transformation from strategy through to execution.

YOUR ROLE

This role sits at the forefront of AI-driven transformation, blending strategy, innovation, and delivery for those passionate about solving complex challenges. From Agentic AI in risk governance and AI sovereignty in enterprise architecture to shaping the autonomous, AI-augmented workforce of the future, you will operate at the cutting edge of intelligent enterprise evolution.

• We DESIGN intelligent, agent-ready platforms – Architect and deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient data, analytics, and AI ecosystems that support both human and autonomous agent workloads, leveraging leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• We ENABLE agentic and hybrid cloud transformation – Modernise legacy systems into AI-native, agent-enabled architectures, integrating hybrid data platforms that support orchestration of intelligent agents and real‑time decisioning.
• We OPTIMISE and SECURE AI ecosystems – Continuously assess and enhance cloud environments to support trusted AI, ensuring performance, cost efficiency, and robust governance. Embed responsible AI, security, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2), including identity, access, encryption, and data protection.
• We INNOVATE with agent-driven solutions – Develop Proof of Concepts and MVPs that incorporate autonomous agents, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities, aligned to enterprise outcomes and measurable business value.
• We AUTOMATE through intelligent systems – Build and orchestrate self‑optimising data pipelines, infrastructure, and deployments using DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and AI-assisted automation.
• We DEFINE AI‑first enterprise data strategy – Shape strategic vision and architecture roadmaps for AI-enabled enterprises, embedding agentic workflows, data foundations, and governance models that drive adoption and scale.
• We DELIVER through human + AI design excellence – Champion user-centric and agent-centric design, combining storytelling with frameworks (TOGAF, DAMA) to create scalable, compliant, and intuitive data and AI solutions.
• We SUPERCHARGE delivery with AI and agents – Leverage AI copilots, autonomous agents, and intelligent automation to accelerate delivery, enhance research, and continuously innovate across client engagements and internal initiatives.

Broader Contribution & Growth

Beyond client work, you will contribute to a continuously evolving AI‑led organisation through:

• Business development – Shaping AI‑led propositions, proposals, and client engagements
• Internal innovation – Driving thought leadership, agentic AI experimentation, and practice development
• Learning & growth – Advancing skills in AI, agent frameworks, certifications, and emerging technologies

YOUR PROFILE

This role is part of a forward‑looking Data & AI Strategy team, focused on shaping the future of AI consulting. It seeks curious, growth-oriented problem solvers who are passionate about AI and can drive both technical delivery and strategic transformation.

Core Strengths Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to stakeholders
• Solid understanding of data and AI technologies
• A learning mindset with interest in emerging technologies

Key Experience

• Extensive years in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), including hybrid/multi-cloud
• Expertise in cloud-native technologies (containers, Kubernetes, serverless)
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD automation
• Proven consulting and stakeholder management capabilities

Desirable

• Experience in sectors like UK Public Sector/BFSI/Telecom/Retail.
• Cloud certifications, cost optimisation knowledge, and Agile delivery
• Involvement in commercial/project scoping and security clearance eligibility
• SC Eligible

What You'll Love About Working Here

Our team drives business transformation by architecting next-generation data and AI platforms that reimagine enterprise operating models, unlock new value streams and embed AI into the core of business strategy.

We work across a wide range of industries, delivering outcomes that matter to society. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, innovate, and shape your own career path, supported by mentorship from leading experts in data and AI.

We are delighted to have received the “Glassdoor Best Places to work UK’ accolade for 5 consecutive years, to see what it’s like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page.

NEED TO KNOW

At Capgemini we don’t just believe in inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring your whole self to work.

We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work‑life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day‑to‑day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end‑to‑end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion.

Make it real. | www.capgemini.com