Capgemini
Managing Solution Architect
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Managing Solution Architect
Enterprise or Solution Architect – Data Powered Industries and Domains (DPID), UK
Who You'll Be Working With
The Data Powered Industries and Domains (DPID) team, part of Capgemini’s Insights and Data practice in the UK, is expanding its Architecture capability. Join a team that acts as a trusted advisor to some of the UK’s most significant clients, helping them solve complex data, AI, and analytics challenges across the entire delivery lifecycle. We bridge the gap between business and technology, translating ambitions into actionable solutions that deliver tangible value.
Your role will involve shaping strategic data and AI initiatives, fostering client partnerships, and driving capability growth across the organisation.
Key Security Requirement
Security Clearance (SC) is mandatory to secure this position. Eligibility is contingent on:
- Residence: Having resided continuously in the UK for the last 5 years (alongside other criteria specific to the clearing process).
- Nationality: Some roles are restricted to sole UK nationals for security reasons.
Note: During recruitment, you will be asked to confirm your eligibility for a Security Check (SC) clearance, including details on residency, nationality, and other criteria.
Focus of Your Role
As an Enterprise or Solution Architect, you’ll spearhead data, AI, and analytics strategy for clients, offering expert technical advice, leading large-scale engagements, and shaping future capabilities. Your contributions will drive meaningful transformation, helping organisations unlock the power of their data.
Key Responsibilities
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Advising Senior Stakeholders
- Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, business leaders, and technical teams, guiding decisions on data, AI, and analytics architecture.
- Provide clear, data-driven insights to bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution, ensuring alignment with long-term strategy.
- Assess risks, trade-offs, and opportunities to help clients achieve scalable, value-driven solutions.
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Guiding Large-Scale Client Engagements
- Own architecture direction for complex, multi-disciplinary projects—from initial concepts to final delivery.
- Influence business development by crafting compelling, feasible, and differentiated architecture proposals.
- Collaborate with sales, delivery, and portfolio teams to ensure seamless transitions from sales promises to live solutions.
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Technical Leadership in Key Domains
- Set fast-moving industry standards by demonstrating deep expertise in:
- Data platforms (cloud, lakes, warehouses, integration)
- AI/ML solutions (model deployment, responsible AI ethics)
- Data governance and security frameworks
- Stay ahead of emerging technologies and arked solutions to deliver future-proof architectures.
- Set fast-moving industry standards by demonstrating deep expertise in:
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Building Capability and Knowledge Sharing
- Mentor colleagues, foster shared learning, and develop repeatable solutions that drive efficiency and innovation.
- Build a collaborative culture by sharing best practices, hosting knowledge-sharing sessions, and championing capability growth.
What You’ll Bring
No checklist fits every exceptional candidate. If you align with the following must-haves and nice-to-haves, we’d love to hear from you.
Essential Qualifications
- Proven experience in Enterprise/Solution Architecture, ideally specialising in data, AI, or advanced analytics domains.
- Strong technical acumen in data-centric architectures, including:
- Cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Data lakes, warehouses, and integration technologies
- Responsible AI principles, data governance frameworks, and security controls
- Business acumen: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple, actionable guidance for stakeholders at all levels.
- Relationship-building skills: Ability to earn trust, influence, and collaborate dynamically with business and technology leaders.
- Problem-solving edge: Comfortable navigating ambiguity while synthesising creative solutions.
- Curiosity and learning mindset: Keeps pace with industry trends, leverages futuristic tools, and pushes boundaries.
- Hybrid work - ready: Willing to balance on-site, client-facing, and office-based engagements.
Nice to Have
- Experience in industry-specific data challenges (e.g., public sector, manufacturing, energy, pharma).
- Fluency in architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman).
- Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer, AI ethics-related certifications).
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Non-Technical Strengths
- Clear communication: Difficult concepts made simple for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- ownership & leadership: Enables teams to unlock their potential.
- Flexible approach: Adapts to diverse cultures and client needs.
- Collaboration: Fosters an environment where people want to learn, innovate, and stay ahead.
Additional Key Details
Hybrid Working Model
- Your day-to-day location will be a flexible blend of client sites, Capgemini offices, and home (though remote-only is not an option).
- Across the business, hybrid sources from Cutting-edge technology solutions Capgemini’s hybrid-first approach is embedded in all aspects.
Pre-Employment Checks & Expectations
- You’ll undergo standard checks including:
- Verification of identity, nationality (if dual-citizen), immigration status (relevant to role restrictions).
- Background check: Employment records for past 3 years, along with an Executive Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check (UK).
- After hire, you’ll be guided through the process of Security Check clearance (UK Government).
What We’ll Offer You
Work-Life Harmony: Hybrid-first policy offers flexibility and control—we respect your balance and encourage sustainable workloads.
Future Growth: Capgemini’s ‘Learning for Life’ pledges endless opportunity—plus:
- Access to 250,000+ online courses, including AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, cybersecurity, and management certifications.
- Events, hackathons, and workshops to level up your skills.
- Thought leadership through industry platforms (and your future contributions).
A Culture of Impact & Collaboration We value collaboration, inclusivity, and driven innovation. With 130+ nationalities represented, our diversity thrives on shared insights, varied backgrounds, and diverse perspectives.
Our vision is bold solutions that drive business agility, competitiveness, and success. When you join Capgemini, you don’t just work on projects—you champion change.
Ready to shape the future of data and AI? Apply today.
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