Company Profile:
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
Job Title: Senior Solution Architect - Enterprise Cloud
Position: Solution Architect
Experience: 15+ Years
Category: Architect
Shift: US Shift
Main location: Bangalore
Position ID: J0326-2073
Employment Type: Full Time
Education Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or higher with minimum 03 years of relevant experience.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Principal/Lead Solution Architect with deep expertise in enterprise cloud strategy and architecture to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and resilient solutions across complex multi-cloud environments. The role will own the cloud platform architecture, define the strategy for cloud-native adoption, and drive enterprise-wide cloud transformation initiatives.
The architect will act as a key technical leader, working closely with executive stakeholders, enterprise customers, and engineering leadership to translate business strategy into a robust, secure, and future-proof multi-cloud technology foundation.
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Key Responsibilities
Strategic Cloud Architecture & Governance
- Develop and own the long-term enterprise multi-cloud strategy, including governance, security, and cost-optimization frameworks.
- Design and govern the implementation of end-to-end enterprise cloud architectures across primary cloud platforms.
- Define and enforce architecture standards, reusable patterns, and reference architectures to ensure consistency and quality.
- Lead architecture design reviews, solution governance boards, and critical technical decision-making processes.
Multi-Cloud Platform Leadership
- Serve as the primary technical authority for solutions across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.
- Design and implement complex hybrid cloud architectures that integrate on-premise and public cloud platforms.
- Architect for maximum availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity across distributed cloud services.
- Evaluate and provide guidance on the strategic use of other cloud platforms like OCI or GCP.
Cloud-Native Engineering & Automation
- Champion and guide the architecture of containerized platforms using Kubernetes and Docker at an enterprise scale.
- Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and fully automated cloud provisioning and management.
- Establish best practices for DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment models to increase agility and reliability.
Security, Governance & Reliability
- Architect highly secure cloud environments with robust identity, encryption, and governance frameworks.
- Implement and enforce cloud security best practices and ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
- Drive initiatives for cost optimization, operational excellence, and platform reliability.
Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership
- Lead strategic architecture discussions and technical workshops with senior enterprise stakeholders.
- Collaborate with engineering, platform, and data teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of enterprise solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other architects and senior engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
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Required Technical Skills
Cloud Platforms
- Primary Expertise: AWS, Microsoft Azure
- Good to Have: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
- Optional Exposure: Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
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Cloud & Platform Technologies
- Kubernetes, Docker
- Microservices and API-based architectures
- Event-driven architecture
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation / ARM)
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DevOps & Automation
- CI/CD pipelines
- Git-based workflows
- Infrastructure automation
- Observability and monitoring platforms
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Preferred Certifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD)
- TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification
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Key Competencies
- Multi-Cloud Strategy & Governance
- Enterprise Cloud Architecture
- Technical Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Cloud-Native Platform Design
- Cloud Security & Cost Management
- DevOps & Automation Culture
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Life at CGI:
It 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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