CGI

Job Vacancy M365 Solution Architect

United Kingdom

CGI

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Published on 09/14/2026

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At CGI, our Microsoft 365 Solution Architects help clients turn the potential of modern workplace technology into meaningful business outcomes. In this advisory role, you’ll shape strategy, design high-value solutions and bring ideas to life across a varied portfolio of client engagements. From Microsoft 365 Copilot and Power Platform to wider M365 transformation, you’ll have the autonomy to influence solutions from early thinking through to delivery, while remaining close to the technology. Every engagement brings a different challenge, giving you the freedom to apply your experience creatively, share knowledge and continue developing alongside a collaborative community of experts.



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 work across a diverse mix of clients and projects, taking ownership of engagements from strategic shaping and advisory work through to architecture, technical design and hands-on delivery. You’ll use your expertise across Microsoft 365, particularly M365 Copilot and Power Platform, to understand client needs and translate them into secure, sustainable solutions that deliver tangible outcomes.



You’ll build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, balancing risk, cost and value while identifying opportunities to improve and extend client solutions. You’ll be encouraged to bring fresh thinking from previous engagements, experiment with new approaches and share your expertise with colleagues. Supported by a collaborative team, you’ll also help others develop through mentoring and knowledge sharing.



Shape & Advise: Define M365 strategies and translate business requirements into effective technology solutions.

Architect & Deliver: Design M365 solutions and produce clear, high-quality High-Level Design (HLD) documentation.

Innovate & Validate: Lead and support Microsoft 365 Copilot pilots and proofs of concept, turning emerging capabilities into practical client outcomes.

Develop & Govern: Deliver Power Platform solutions and establish sustainable governance models, including Centre of Excellence approaches.

Engage & Influence: Build strong client relationships and manage stakeholders effectively across technical and business communities.

Balance & Optimise: Evaluate risk, reward and cost to guide pragmatic architectural decisions.

Grow & Improve: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and follow-on client engagements.

Mentor & Collaborate: Share knowledge and support the professional development of colleagues.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

You’ll bring broad Microsoft 365 architecture and consulting experience, complemented by deeper expertise in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Power Platform. You should be comfortable moving between strategic conversations, architecture and hands-on technical delivery, with the communication skills to turn complex requirements into solutions that clients and technical teams can understand and implement.



Strong working knowledge across the Microsoft 365 portfolio, with specialist expertise in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Power Platform.

Proven experience architecting M365 solutions and creating HLD documentation.

Experience delivering Microsoft 365 Copilot pilots and proofs of concept.

Demonstrable experience delivering Power Platform solutions, including sustainable governance and Centre of Excellence models.

Experience working with relevant architecture and delivery methodologies or frameworks, such as Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, TOGAF and RCDA.

Strong stakeholder management, consulting and relationship-building capabilities.

Proven ability to understand client requirements and align technology choices with desired business outcomes.

Ability to assess and balance risk, value and cost when making recommendations.

A self-motivated and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of delivery.

A collaborative mindset with experience of knowledge sharing and mentoring colleagues.

Willingness to travel occasionally to CGI offices and client sites as required.

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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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