CGI

Job Vacancy Cloud Architect

Gloucester

CGI

Women in Tech partner
Published on 10/15/2026

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At CGI, we’re shaping the future of secure cloud technology, helping clients modernise critical systems and deliver innovative, resilient digital solutions. As a Cloud Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering scalable, secure cloud environments that drive meaningful transformation. You’ll take ownership of architectural decisions, bring fresh thinking to complex technical challenges and collaborate with talented teams to turn ambitious ideas into practical solutions. With the freedom to innovate, opportunities to influence cloud strategy and the support of a collaborative community of experts, you’ll make a lasting impact while developing your career at CGI.



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.



Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Candidate profile

In this role, you will take ownership of designing, developing and delivering secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures that support business-critical applications and services. Working closely with engineering, development and security teams, you will translate complex requirements into innovative cloud solutions, ensuring high performance, resilience and security. You'll have the opportunity to influence technical direction, introduce new approaches and help shape cloud strategies that deliver measurable value to our clients.



As part of CGI's collaborative community, you'll be empowered to solve complex challenges, share your expertise and continuously develop your skills. You'll play a key role in modernising infrastructure, improving cloud operations and supporting successful cloud migrations, while benefiting from the knowledge and support of experienced colleagues.



Key responsibilities include:

• Architect & Innovate: Design and deliver secure, highly available and scalable AWS cloud solutions aligned with business objectives.

• Develop & Deliver: Collaborate with engineering teams to build cloud-native applications using Node.js, TypeScript, AWS Lambda and GraphQL.

• Optimise & Automate: Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform and streamline deployment pipelines through GitHub Actions.

• Lead & Influence: Evaluate cloud strategies, recommend architectural improvements and guide technical decisions across projects.

• Secure & Protect: Embed information security principles, implement disaster recovery strategies and ensure cloud environments remain resilient.

• Migrate & Modernise: Provide technical guidance on cloud migration approaches, including large-scale application and infrastructure transitions.

• Troubleshoot & Improve: Identify and resolve complex technical challenges, continuously improving cloud performance, availability and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate & Share: Work with multidisciplinary teams, maintain architectural documentation and share knowledge to support technical excellence.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

To succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience designing and delivering AWS cloud architectures, supported by strong software development and infrastructure automation skills. You'll combine technical expertise with a collaborative approach, confidently influencing architectural decisions and translating complex challenges into secure, practical solutions. Your ability to take ownership, explore innovative approaches and communicate effectively with stakeholders will be essential.



Essential qualifications and experience:

• AWS Cloud Architecture: Proven experience designing, implementing and managing secure, scalable AWS environments.

• Software Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, with experience developing cloud-native applications.

• Infrastructure as Code: Hands-on experience using Terraform to automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and management.

• CI/CD & DevOps: Experience implementing automated build and deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions.

• Serverless & APIs: Practical knowledge of AWS Lambda, GraphQL, API Gateways and cloud-based integration patterns.

• Security & Resilience: Solid understanding of cyber operations, information security, disaster recovery and cloud security best practices.

• Programming Expertise: Experience with additional programming languages such as Python, Java or .NET.

• Cloud Migration: Experience supporting application modernisation, infrastructure migrations and cloud optimisation initiatives.

• Communication & Collaboration: Strong stakeholder engagement, presentation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions.

• Education: BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Working environment

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.



Life at CGI 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.



That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.



Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
London, England, United Kingdom
> 1000 employees
IT services
We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients’ businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you’ll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side-by-side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other. Benefits: - Insurance coverage - Medical benefits - Pension plan - Member Assistant Programme - Check4Cancer - Flexible time off - Share Purchase Plan - Member discounts - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Profit Participation Plan - Health and Wellbeing Programme

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