Solution Architect

Onyx-Conseil; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CGI seeks a Solution Architect for its Space, Defence, and Intelligence business unit. In this role, you'll design and deliver technical solutions while collaborating with clients across Earth Observation projects. Applicants should have experience in architecture design and a relevant degree, with the opportunity for training and development in a supportive hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Extensive training and on-the-job support

Qualifications

• 2-4 years recent experience as a Solutions Architect.
• Demonstrable ability to take responsibility for a solution.
• Experience designing high-level architectures using standardized approaches.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the developing overall architectures and defining solutions.
• Designing and delivering high-quality technical solutions.
• Participating in programme reviews and assessing designs.
• Working with multiple stakeholders: clients, third parties, and internal teams.

Skills

Solutions Architecture

Software Design

Requirements Management

Planning Skills

Education

Degree in Maths, Physics, Computer Science or similar

Job description

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The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

Challenge yourself and change lives, unlocking complex system solutions as part of a highly motivated and supportive team. Our Solution Architects are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact.

We are looking for a Solution Architect to join an established CGI team working on Earth Observation projects and will work across projects with existing clients.

CGI also offers an extensive range of training and on-the-job support to help members to develop their domain expertise.

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 role will be hybrid, based in Leatherhead, Reading, Bristol, Leeds or Leicester as a base-office. Some short trips to Europe may be required for customer meetings.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

•Contributing to the developing overall architectures, defining solutions and system architectures
• Designing and delivering high-quality technical solutions
• Participating in programme reviews of projects, assessing design, implementation, qualification and validation
• Reviewing designs, proposed implementations and technologies
• Working with multiple stakeholders: client, 3rd parties & internal, both in business development, bidding and delivery scenarios

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Essential:

• 2-4 years recent experience as a Solutions Architect
• Maths, Physics, Computer Science or similar degree
• Demonstratable ability to take responsibility for a solution and taking into account strategic and tactical aspects
• Experience designing high level architectures using standardized approaches and tools, requirements management and Technical Specifications
• Experience of developing to stringent standards (Space, Defence standards etc)
• Strong planning skills, and ability to manage concurrent activities against external dependencies

Highly Desirable:

• Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience of the space industry or other large science/industry/media data user, in particular experience of working in Earth Observation Payload Data Processing, Operations including the onboarding of satellite missions
• Experience of writing technical proposals
• Self-starter who is looking for a challenge & the opportunity to grow

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