Category: I.T. & Communications
Job order - J -Permanent Full Time Title SolutionArchitect
Category Architecture
City Belfast, NorthernIreland - Belfast, United Kingdom
JobDescription SolutionArchitect
PositionDescription
Challenge yourself and change lives, unlocking complex systemsolutions as part of a highly motivated and supportive team. OurSolution Architects are trusted to work closely with a wide rangeof clients on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times BestPlaces to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the Worlds BestEmployers 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 anemployee.
Following the ongoing growth andexpansion of CGI in Northern Ireland, we are seeking a SeniorSolution Architect to join our pre-sales team. CGI in NorthernIreland has a strong pipeline of opportunities, and the rightcandidate will be able to drive business transformation through theinnovative application of technology, to make a huge difference forcitizens in Northern Ireland. We are looking for highly experiencedcandidates that have a competitive drive, and wish to join asales-driven team with ambitious plans to grow CGI in NorthernIreland.
We are committed to inclusivity,building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiringeveryone to pursue careers in our sector, including our ArmedForces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of oursupport of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youllbe part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train andsupport you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Weare happy to discuss remote or hybrid working.
Yourfuture duties andresponsibilities
In this role we are looking for an architect that is experienced inestablishing and delivering application related transformationprogrammes as well as leading pre-sales activity. Through excellentstakeholder management and communication skills you will be able toachieve consensus on technical strategy/solutions and businessimplications. This will require analysis and understanding of bothclient business drivers and requirements as well as the current andfuture delivery and operating process.
Requiredqualifications to be successful in thisrole
We're looking for a range of the following skills andexperiences:
- You must have experience inapplications architecture.
- You will have strong skillsin design, customer engagement, requirements analysis, riskanalysis and agile delivery.
- Key skills include design,technical & security governance, agile & waterfall projectdelivery, risk management and cost estimation.
- Solutiondesign: use modelling, decision making and validation techniques todesign a solution that fulfils business needs
-Integration: create a coherent solution that integrates diversetechnology and business aspects
- Business analysis:understand and validate stakeholder needs
- Changedelivery: drive transformation
- Cost modelling: analysefinancial and risk aspects of solutions
DesiredCompetencies
- Experience and appreciation of PublicSector procurement processes, particularly in the CompetitiveDialogue process.
- Knowledge of NI public sector orsimilar experience
Insights you can actonWhile technology is at theheart of our clients digital transformation, we understand thatpeople are at the heart of businesssuccess.
When you join CGI, you become a trustedadvisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forwardactionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainableoutcomes. We call our employees members because they are CGIshareholders and owners, and, as owners, we enjoy working andgrowing together to build a company we are proud of. This has beenour Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we aretodayone of the worlds largest independent providers of IT andbusiness consulting services.
At CGI, werecognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create awork culture where everyone belongs, and we collaborate withclients in building more inclusive communities. As an equalopportunity employer, we empower all our members to succeed andgrow. If you require an accommodation at any point during therecruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy toassist.
Ready to become part of our successstory? Join CGIwhere your ideas and actions make a difference.
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