Software Architect - SC Cleared

CGI UK | Gloucestershire | SC Clearance Required (DV Preferred)

At CGI, we’re shaping the future of secure digital services by designing innovative, resilient technology solutions that deliver lasting value for our clients. As a Software Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in defining technical direction, modernising complex environments and delivering cloud and on-premises solutions that support critical business outcomes. You’ll have the freedom to influence architectural decisions, explore creative approaches and take ownership of meaningful technical challenges.

Working alongside collaborative teams and experienced specialists, you’ll help drive continuous improvement, strengthen security and shape future capabilities. With access to CGI’s global expertise and a supportive culture that encourages professional growth, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

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.

Candidate Profile In this role, you will take ownership of architectural design and technical direction, shaping secure, scalable and efficient solutions across cloud and on-premises environments. You’ll work closely with clients, technical teams and key stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical technology capabilities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, security standards and organisational policies.

• Lead/support technical elaboration/design of cloud and on premises solutions
• Arbitrate on key architectural decisions and technical direction
• Identify, prioritise and manage technical debt, FinOps optimisation opportunities and SecOps improvements
• Establish and maintain technical governance throughout the product lifecycle
• Engage with Information Assurance, Policy, Information Management and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and organisational requirements
• Shape and deliver capabilities aligned with the technical strategy and roadmap
• Coordinate and lead technical incident response activities, ensuring effective resolution and continuous improvement
• Contribute to and support wider client initiatives as required
• Support requirements gathering and shaping of new/existing capabilities.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• Architecture Experience: Proven experience in software or solution architecture at SFIA Level 4 or 5, with the ability to lead or support complex technical design activities.
• Cloud & On-Premises Technologies: Strong understanding of cloud and traditional infrastructure architectures, including integration, security and scalability considerations.
• Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence architectural decisions, provide technical guidance and resolve complex design challenges.
• Security & Compliance: Understanding of secure solution design, technical governance, information assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Experience identifying technical debt and opportunities to improve system performance, security, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Incident Management: Experience supporting technical incident resolution, root-cause analysis and service improvement.
• Security Clearance: Current UK Security Check (SC) clearance or eligibility to obtain it, with Developed Vetting (DV) clearance desirable.
• Location: Based in Gloucestershire or within a commutable distance.