Azure Data Architect (IT)

At CGI, we architect secure, future-ready Azure data platforms that unlock insight and accelerate transformation across the UK?s most vital sectors. As an Azure Data Architect, you will take ownership of shaping scalable, resilient data ecosystems that turn complex information into measurable business value. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary delivery teams, you will define enterprise data strategies, influence cloud roadmaps, and embed best practice across modern Azure environments. Within a collaborative and supportive community, you will have the autonomy to innovate, strengthen governance, and drive high-impact outcomes ? helping organisations harness data as a true strategic asset. 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. This is a hybrid position based out of Newcastle. Candidate profile: In this role, you will lead the end-to-end design and delivery of Azure-based data architectures across complex client programmes. You will define enterprise data strategies, design scalable data models and pipelines, and ensure solutions align with governance, security, and performance standards. By collaborating closely with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders, you will translate organisational objectives into secure, high-performing Azure data platforms. You will also influence cloud strategy, embed DevOps practices for data engineering, and support business growth through pre-sales and technical leadership. Through mentoring and community engagement, you will strengthen data capability while continuously improving architectural standards and innovation across engagements. Key responsibilities: Define & Drive enterprise data architecture strategies aligned to business outcomes Design & Deliver end-to-end Azure data solutions using services such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, and Power BI Model & Optimise scalable data structures, pipelines, and performance tuning Secure & Govern data platforms in line with compliance and security standards Embed & Automate DevOps practices, including CI/CD for data pipelines Collaborate & Influence stakeholders through workshops and architectural governance Mentor & Elevate data engineers and architects, strengthening capability Shape & Support proposals, innovation initiatives, and cloud roadmaps Required qualifications to be successful in this role You will bring extensive experience designing and delivering Azure data architectures within enterprise environments. You combine strong technical depth in data modelling and cloud services with strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement skills, and a focus on delivering measurable value. You are confident guiding multidisciplinary teams and balancing innovation with governance and operational resilience. You should have: Proven experience as a Data Architect with strong knowledge of data modelling and database design principles Hands-on expertise with Azure data services such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Cosmos DB, and Power BI Experience designing scalable, high-performance data architectures and optimising pipelines Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance practices in Azure Knowledge of Azure deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and identity and access management Experience collaborating with delivery teams and influencing technical direction It would be advantageous to have: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Data Engineer Associate certification Azure Data Scientist or Azure AI Engineer Associate certification A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience

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