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Solution Architects
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Position Description
CGI's Space, Defence, and Intelligence business unit is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technical solutions that address the most complex challenges faced by government agencies. Our mission-critical systems are custom-built to ensure security, reliability, and innovation, helping our clients protect the nation and its people. We are currently seeking a Solution Architect to join our Secure Innovation & Advisory team, working collaboratively with clients to deliver impactful solutions.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with groundbreaking technologies in a dynamic and rewarding environment. At CGI, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering extensive learning opportunities to help you stay at the forefront of an ever-evolving technology landscape. Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and ownership, making it an ideal environment for self-motivated individuals to thrive.
Please note, due to the highly secure nature of the project, this role is open only to UK Nationals (not dual nationals or visa holders) who hold or are eligible for High-Level Clearance (HLC). While there is some flexibility for remote or hybrid work, onsite attendance at the specified location(s) will be required for secure system access.
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Your Future Duties and Responsibilities
- Ownership of software systems with low to medium risk, size, quality, and complexity.
- Communicate with business, delivery, and operational stakeholders of the software.
- Identify, prioritize, and address architectural concerns related to the software, based on quality attributes (non-functional requirements) and other architectural drivers.
- Make or guide architectural decisions about the software, its implementation technologies, its external and internal interfaces, and its development and deployment environments.
- Model the software system's context and structure.
- Assure that the software fulfills its present and anticipated architectural requirements by analysis, validation, modeling, and road mapping.
- Support the software's development and operations teams by coaching, explaining, and reviewing detailed designs and code.
- Keep track of emerging technologies, developments, and methodologies.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
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- Software architecting.
- Systems integration.
- Requirements analysis.
- Software technology knowledge.
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Life at CGI
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.
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