Azure Data Architect

Challenge yourself and change lives, unlocking complex system solutions as part of a highly motivated and supportive team. Our Azure Data Architects are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact, as part of our Technical Advisory Practice. This role offers the opportunity to shape strategies, design architectures and deliver innovative solutions that align with client needs, all while working on meaningful, impactful projects.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member 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. We are proud to hold a Gold Award recognising 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.
The position offers the option of fully remote working but will require some occasional travel to client sites or to CGI offices.

Your future duties and responsibilities
As an Azure Data Architect you will work with a wide variety of clients and projects, providing both high-level strategy and hands-on implementation. Your role will be dynamic, presenting a different challenge with every project, allowing you to thrive if you are enthusiastic and adaptable. You will leverage your expertise in Azure and modern data platforms to design and deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs.

Responsibilities include:
- Deliver public cloud-focused consulting services, including architecture design and implementation
- Provide expert guidance on data technologies, aligning solutions with client needs and business goals
- Shape data strategies and design technical solutions for end-to-end data platforms
- Collaborate with clients to develop cloud adoption strategies and advise on optimal practices
- Apply knowledge of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and other methodologies to projects
- Implement modern IT practices like DevOps, DevSecOps and infrastructure as code
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, aligning solutions to their objectives
- Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend follow-on work
- Lead technical teams and mentor team members to ensure delivery excellence

Solid expertise in Azure data tooling and modern data platforms
- Hands-on experience in architectural design and technical delivery of cloud services
- Proven ability to shape strategies and deliver solutions that drive innovation and business value
- Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Experience presenting solutions to clients and managing engagements
- Familiarity with Agile, Kanban, TOGAF and related methodologies
- Relevant professional certifications are desired but not essential

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.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.