Senior Solution Architect (IT) in Belfast, United Kingdom - Jobeax
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Senior Solution Architect (IT) in Belfast, United Kingdom
CGI
HybridMix of office and remote
United Kingdom, Belfast
Discover where complex transformation meets meaningful impact as a Senior Solution Architect within CGI's Scotland & Northern Ireland Business Unit. In this pivotal role, you'll shape the direction of high-value engagements, creating innovative, client-focused solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. Working at the heart of our Growth Operations team, you'll collaborate with experts across CGI to develop winning propositions, solve complex challenges, and help our clients embrace the future with confidence. You'll be empowered to take ownership, contribute fresh thinking, and grow your career in a collaborative environment where your expertise makes a lasting difference.
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.
Due to the secure nature of the work involved, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain this clearance. Whilst his is a hybrid position there is a strong preference for candidates based in Northern Ireland. If you are not Northern Ireland based you must be willing and able to travel regularly to Northern Ireland.
Candidate profile:
As a Senior Solution Architect, you will act as the Solution Owner on major strategic opportunities, leading the definition and assurance of complex technical solutions that enable successful digital transformation for our clients. Working closely with business, technical and commercial stakeholders, you'll ensure every solution is innovative, achievable, commercially competitive and aligned to client objectives.
You'll play a key role throughout the bid lifecycle, bringing together business understanding, technical leadership and strategic thinking to create compelling propositions. Working alongside experts from across CGI, you'll help grow our presence across Scotland, Northern Ireland and beyond while delivering high-quality solutions that create lasting value for clients.
Key responsibilities:
Shape end-to-end solution architecture for strategic bids
Own the overall technical solution as Solution Owner on complex opportunities.
Develop high and detailed level solution designs aligned to business objectives.
Influence business, commercial and technical stakeholders throughout the bid lifecycle.
Optimise technologies into scalable, secure and resilient enterprise solutions.
Govern technical leadership, architecture governance and design assurance.
Mitigate technical risks while balancing innovation, cost and delivery considerations.
Present solution strategies to clients, CGI Partners and senior leadership.
Produce & Maintain high-quality architecture documentation and supporting bid artefacts.
Drive & Improve solution quality, best practice and continuous improvement across the Growth Operations team.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You'll bring significant experience designing and leading enterprise-scale technology solutions within complex client environments. You'll be comfortable engaging senior stakeholders, leading technical discussions during bids and pre-sales activities, and translating business requirements into compelling, deliverable architectures. A collaborative approach, strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance innovation with practical delivery are essential.
Essential qualifications and experience:
Extensive experience as a Solution Architect within the Justice or Education sectors
Proven experience leading technical solutions for pre-sales, bids and large strategic opportunities.
Strong expertise in enterprise architecture, solution design and systems integration.
Demonstrable experience producing high-level and detailed solution designs (HLD/DD).
Ability to engage, influence and communicate effectively with senior business and technical stakeholders.
Strong understanding of governance, architecture assurance and risk management.
Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams within large organisations.
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.
A customer-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
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