Technical Architect (DV Security Clearance) (IT)

CGI
London

CGI?s Space, Defence, and Intelligence business unit is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technical solutions that address the most complex challenges faced by government agencies. Our mission-critical systems are custom-built to ensure security, reliability, and innovation, helping our clients protect the nation and its people. We are currently seeking a Technical Architect to join our Secure Innovation & Advisory team, working collaboratively with clients to deliver impactful solutions. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the ?World?s Best Employers? 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 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 role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with groundbreaking technologies in a dynamic and rewarding environment. At CGI, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering extensive learning opportunities to help you stay at the forefront of an ever-evolving technology landscape. Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and ownership, making it an ideal environment for self-motivated individuals to thrive. Please note, due to the highly secure nature of the project, this role is open only to UK Nationals who hold or are eligible for HMG High-Level Clearance (HLC). While there is some flexibility for remote or hybrid work, onsite attendance at the specified location(s) will be required for secure system access. Candidate profile:

  • Design and deliver high-quality technical solutions.
  • Lead systems engineering and systems integration efforts.
  • Provide technical assurance for bids and proposals.
Work with public cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure), particularly Infrastructure as Code.
  • Build, lead, and mentor development teams.
  • Communicate effectively with both management and engineering teams.
  • Develop software using modern languages such as Java, Go, Python, with well-documented and standardized code.
  • Manage system testing and implement automated testing techniques (unit tests, integration tests, mocking/stubbing).
  • Deploy and develop on Linux platforms, including package management and networking configurations.
  • Apply modern DevOps methodologies and technologies.
  • Use automation/configuration management tools like Ansible.
  • Quickly learn and work with a wide variety of technologies.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
  • Able to produce high quality technical solutions and designs
  • Experience of systems engineering and systems integration
  • Experience of providing technical assurance for bids/proposals
  • Experience of public cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure) and principles, in particular Infrastructure as Code
  • Experience of building, leading and mentoring development teams
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate with both management and software engineers
  • Experience of developing using modern development languages (e.g. Java, Go, Python etc) with code written to a common standard and well-documented
  • Experience of System Testing and experience of automated testing ? e.g. unit tests, integration tests, mocking/stubbing
  • Experience of using Linux as a deployment platform and day-to-day development environment ? e.g. has experience of package management, networking configuration etc
  • Good understanding of and experience with Modern DevOps methodology and technologies
  • Experience of automation/configuration management (i.e. Ansible)
  • Experience with a wide variety of technologies, and ability and enthusiasm to learn new technologies quickly Desirable Skills:
  • Experience of SQL (MySQL/Oracle) and a good understanding of NoSQL Object Stores, e.g. ElasticSearch
  • Experience of writing RESTful web services

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Posted 2025-09-17

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