Make an impact like never before.
We’re growing rapidly and are looking for a Solution Architect responsible for delivering high-quality solution architecture for business projects, programs, and products. This role ensures that IT solutions are fit for purpose, align with the company's technology direction, and maintain technical integrity and optimal total cost of ownership (TCO) throughout their lifecycle. The effectiveness of these solutions is measured by stakeholder satisfaction and their successful deployment in production.We’re a close-knit team that has access to global resources. You’ll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of industries, technologies, and geographies, all while enjoying the personal touch that our local operating approach offers.
Growth at CGI is driven by your goals, so if you’re looking for an inclusive place where you’re empowered to chart your own path, then we’d love to meet you.
This position is located in our Houston, Texas office, however a hybrid working model is acceptable.
How You'll Make an Impact:
• Architecture Delivery: The SA owns the architecture delivery, ensuring solutions are fit for both current and future needs. They are accountable for high-quality architectural design and implementation, compliant with Client's standards and strategies. Collaboration: The SA works closely with the relevant Lead Architects, IT Managers, and product/project managers to deliver, assure, and implement solutions. They also lead teams of architects via squads, managing resources (if a line management position), and developing team members' skills through coaching and delegation.
• Solution Development: The SA provides consultancy and assurance to projects, ensuring applications conform to Client standards and reference architectures. They are accountable for the end-to-end architecture of products, from development to deployment and hyper care.
• Integration and Data Management: The SA addresses business process, data, application, technical, and information security aspects. They ensure solution architecture is documented and conforms to Client standards, review low-level designs, and make significant design decisions. They also manage data quality standards and ensure compliance with data policies. Technology and Innovation: The SA defines technology services and components, conducts proof of concepts, and ensures solutions are future-proof. They maintain knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements and embed security and privacy by design in projects.
What You'll Bring:
• The role requires 7-10 years in digital and IT, with at least 3 years of stakeholder management experience.
• The SA should have substantial technology experience, preferably with a background in software engineering, and be able to work in virtual teams across different time zones and cultures.
• They should be delivery-oriented, with a focus on agile and product-focused delivery.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies such as TOGAF and architecture tooling like Bizz Design, PowerDesigner and ArchiMate modelling standard.
• TOGAF Standards
Desirable Technical Skills: - intermediate to advance exposure to below skills.
Trading & Supply Knowledge
Azure Active Directory, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Storage, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service, CosmosDB, Azure SQL Data Warehouse
Integration: Confluent/Kafka, API Management, Logic Apps
Other Technologies/Platforms: - DataBricks, SAP HANA, Spark, Salesforce, API management, Multifactor authentication, Collibra, Purvie|, Solution Architecture - Mastery
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $88,200- $214,800.
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CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
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.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
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