Job Vacancy Microsoft Fabric Architect / SME

United Kingdom

CGI

Job position Microsoft Fabric Architect / SME

Permanent

As soon as possible

United Kingdom

Published on 04/06/2026

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At CGI, we help organisations turn data into meaningful business outcomes. As a Microsoft Fabric Architect, you’ll design and deliver modern data platforms that enable trusted insights, self-service analytics and smarter decision-making. Working with clients, architects and delivery teams, you’ll shape enterprise-scale solutions, influence technical strategy and help organisations maximise the value of Microsoft Fabric. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact projects, solve complex challenges and grow your expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment.

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

As a Microsoft Fabric Architect, you’ll help clients design, build and optimise modern data and analytics platforms. You’ll combine technical leadership with hands-on expertise, working closely with stakeholders and delivery teams to create scalable, secure and business-focused solutions.

• Design Microsoft Fabric architectures aligned to business goals

• Build scalable solutions using OneLake, Lakehouses, Warehouses, Data Factory and Power BI

• Define best practices for governance, security, deployment and performance

• Lead workshops, technical discovery sessions and architecture reviews

• Mentor engineering and analytics teams on Fabric delivery approaches

• Support bids, proposals and client engagements as a Fabric specialist

• Develop reusable patterns and standards to improve delivery quality

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

You’ll bring strong experience delivering modern data platforms and a deep understanding of Microsoft Fabric and related Microsoft technologies. You should be comfortable engaging with both senior stakeholders and technical teams, translating business requirements into practical, scalable solutions.

• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale data and analytics platforms

• Strong expertise across Microsoft Fabric services and architecture

• Hands-on experience with SQL, Python and/or Power BI

• Knowledge of Lakehouse, Warehouse and modern data engineering patterns

• Experience with governance, security, monitoring and cost optimisation

• Strong stakeholder management, consulting and communication skills

• Ability to mentor teams and provide technical leadership

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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.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Discover CGI

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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