Software Architect - Cloud & On-Premises

CGI Group Inc.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Flexible time off

Share Purchase Plan

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

CGI is seeking a Senior Software Architect to own architectural direction for cloud and on‑premises solutions. You will translate business requirements into actionable technology capabilities, guiding security, scalability and governance across complex environments.

You will influence decisions, drive improvements, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver measurable client value while aligning with organisational policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• SFIA Level 4 or 5 experience in software or solution architecture.
• Ability to lead or support complex technical design activities.
• Strong understanding of cloud and traditional infrastructure, security and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the technical architecture of cloud and on‑premises solutions.
• Influence architectural direction and provide clear recommendations.
• Identify technical debt and cloud cost optimisation opportunities (FinOps).
• Establish and maintain technical governance across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Software Architecture

Cloud & On-Prem

Stakeholder Engagement

Security & Compliance

Technical Leadership

Cost Optimisation

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Stack

Job description

In this role, you will take ownership of architectural design and technical direction, shaping secure, scalable and efficient solutions across cloud and on‑premises environments. You’ll work closely with clients, technical teams and key stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical technology capabilities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, security standards and organisational policies.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence critical decisions, introduce innovative approaches and drive improvements across the technology landscape. Supported by CGI’s collaborative community of experts, you’ll help strengthen technical governance, optimise performance and costs, and guide the successful delivery and evolution of business‑critical services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead & Design: Shape and guide the technical architecture of cloud and on‑premises solutions, ensuring scalability, security and alignment with business needs.
• Influence & Advise: Lead architectural discussions, resolve complex technical challenges and provide clear recommendations on technical direction.
• Optimise & Improve: Identify and prioritise technical debt, cloud cost optimisation (FinOps) opportunities and security operations (SecOps) improvements.
• Govern & Assure: Establish and maintain technical governance throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring architectural consistency and compliance.
• Collaborate & Engage: Work with Information Assurance, Policy, Information Management and wider stakeholders to meet regulatory, legal and organisational requirements.
• Shape & Deliver: Contribute to technical roadmaps, support requirements gathering and develop capabilities that deliver measurable client value.
• Resolve & Strengthen: Coordinate technical incident response, driving effective resolution, root‑cause analysis and continuous service improvement.
• Support & Innovate: Contribute to wider client initiatives, share technical expertise and explore opportunities to improve processes and solutions.

To succeed in this role, you should have proven experience in software or solution architecture, with the ability to make informed technical decisions across complex environments. You’ll combine strong architectural knowledge with effective stakeholder engagement, a proactive approach to problem‑solving and the confidence to take ownership of technical outcomes. You should be comfortable working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and adapting to evolving business and technology requirements.

Architecture Experience: Proven experience in software or solution architecture at SFIA Level 4 or 5, with the ability to lead or support complex technical design activities.

• Cloud & On‑Premises Technologies: Strong understanding of cloud and traditional infrastructure architectures, including integration, security and scalability considerations.
• Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence architectural decisions, provide technical guidance and resolve complex design challenges.
• Security & Compliance: Understanding of secure solution design, technical governance, information assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Experience identifying technical debt and opportunities to improve system performance, security, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Incident Management: Experience supporting technical incident resolution, root‑cause analysis and service improvement.
• Security Clearance: Current UK Security Check (SC) clearance or eligibility to obtain it, with Developed Vetting (DV) clearance desirable.
• Location: Based in Gloucestershire or within a commutable distance.

Desirable experience:

• Experience supporting business analysis activities, including requirements gathering and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Familiarity with Jira administration and the Microsoft technology stack.

At CGI, we’re shaping the future of secure digital services by designing innovative, resilient technology solutions that deliver lasting value for our clients. As a Senior Software Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in defining technical direction, modernising complex environments and delivering cloud and on‑premises solutions that support critical business outcomes. You’ll have the freedom to influence architectural decisions, explore creative approaches and take ownership of meaningful technical challenges.

Working alongside collaborative teams and experienced specialists, you’ll help drive continuous improvement, strengthen security and shape future capabilities. With access to CGI’s global expertise and a supportive culture that encourages professional growth, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

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.

Discover CGI

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.

• 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

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.