Job Vacancy Senior AWS Cloud Architect
Gloucester
CGI
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At CGI, we help organisations transform complex challenges into secure, scalable and innovative digital solutions. As a Senior AWS Cloud Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping cloud strategies, designing resilient architectures and delivering technology that makes a lasting difference for our clients. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of high-impact solutions, introduce fresh thinking and collaborate with talented engineering and security professionals to drive meaningful transformation. Working within a supportive community of experts, you’ll be empowered to influence technical direction, embrace emerging technologies and develop your career while helping CGI deliver reliable, future-ready cloud services.
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
Working collaboratively with engineering, development and cybersecurity teams, you will influence architectural decisions, champion automation and support the successful migration and modernisation of applications. You will be encouraged to explore new approaches, share your expertise and continuously develop your capabilities within CGI's collaborative and supportive environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Architect & Deliver: Design and implement secure, scalable and highly available AWS cloud architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
- Lead & Innovate: Evaluate cloud strategies, recommend architectural improvements and introduce emerging technologies to enhance service delivery.
- Develop & Automate: Build and optimise cloud infrastructure using Terraform, AWS Lambda, GitHub Actions and modern development frameworks.
- Collaborate & Integrate: Work with engineering teams to develop cloud-native applications, APIs and integration solutions using Node.js, TypeScript and GraphQL.
- Migrate & Modernise: Provide architectural guidance for cloud migrations, including large-scale application transfers and infrastructure transformation.
- Secure & Protect: Embed security best practices, implement backup and disaster recovery strategies, and ensure cloud environments remain resilient.
- Optimise & Resolve: Monitor infrastructure performance, troubleshoot complex technical challenges and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Document & Share: Maintain architectural documentation, communicate technical decisions and support knowledge sharing across delivery teams.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
To succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience designing and delivering AWS cloud solutions, alongside a strong understanding of modern software development, infrastructure automation and information security. You will be confident making architectural decisions, solving complex technical challenges and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Your ability to communicate effectively, challenge conventional thinking and contribute to a culture of continuous learning will be essential.
Essential skills and experience:
- AWS Cloud Architecture: Proven experience designing, implementing and managing secure, scalable and highly available AWS solutions.
- Infrastructure as Code: Strong proficiency in Terraform for provisioning, managing and automating cloud infrastructure.
- Software Development: Hands-on experience with Node.js, TypeScript and at least one additional language such as Python, Java or .NET.
- Cloud-Native Technologies: Practical knowledge of AWS Lambda, API Gateways, GraphQL and cloud-based application integration.
- DevOps & CI/CD: Experience using GitHub Actions and automated deployment pipelines to support efficient software delivery.
- Cybersecurity & Resilience: Solid understanding of information security, cyber operations, cloud security controls, backup and disaster recovery.
- Cloud Migration: Experience supporting application migration, infrastructure modernisation and cloud adoption strategies.
- Technical Leadership: Ability to provide architectural guidance, communicate complex concepts and collaborate effectively with engineering and stakeholder teams.
- Qualifications: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
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Working environment
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.
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Senior AWS Cloud Architect
CGI