Solution Architect

Project Freelance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Pension

Share scheme

Job summary

CGI is seeking a Senior Solution Architect within the CTO Office to shape technology direction for a secure national policing account. You’ll lead design and assurance of scalable, cost-effective solutions with real-world impact, acting as a trusted deputy to the CTO on solution matters.

The role is hybrid and requires UK Security Clearance or eligibility, with travel to London when required. CGI offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, a pension, and a share scheme.

Qualifications

• Senior Solution Architect with experience shaping technology direction.
• Experience coordinating security and delivery specialists.
• Willingness to travel to London when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and assurance of scalable, cost-effective solutions.
• Act as deputy to the CTO on solution matters.
• Align client priorities with security requirements and operational needs.

Skills

UK Security Clearance

Job description

At CGI, we design and deliver secure technology that supports critical public services and creates lasting value for our clients. As a Senior Solution Architect within our CTO Office, you’ll shape the technology direction of a secure national policing account, leading the design and assurance of scalable, cost-effective solutions with significant real-world impact. You’ll have the scope to influence technology strategy, challenge established approaches and turn innovative thinking into practical outcomes, while being supported by experienced architecture, security and delivery specialists. Acting as a trusted deputy to the CTO on solution matters, you’ll bring together client priorities, security requirements and operational needs to help shape resilient services for the future.

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. This is a hybrid position, but you should be happy to travel to London when required.