Solution Architect - Microsoft Cloud

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CGI Canada Career - Cloud Architect

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Position Description:

CGI is more than just an IT consulting company; we are a global organization offering a world of opportunities. Our culture is built on ownership, collaboration, respect, and belonging, where every professional is encouraged to grow, excel, and make an impact. Our benefits include a share purchase program, profit sharing, wellness credits, training and development programs, and flexible work schedules and locations.

These are exciting times at CGI, and we are looking for experienced professionals to innovate with us. If you thrive in environments where you can delight clients by delivering scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions to complex technical challenges, we want to hear from you!

Our BC offices are building another new team! This exciting initiative will bring together highly skilled data scientists, architects and developers to support a large, public sector digital modernization and cloud transformation.

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect (.NET & Azure) to join this team.

The scope of this role is to design and guide the delivery of secure, scalable application and data solutions in a hybrid cloud environment. You will work closely with business leaders, developers, infrastructure teams, and security specialists to modernize enterprise systems, enhance digital services, and improve data quality and operational performance.

This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact, province-wide systems that serve millions of users and stakeholders!

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Architecture & Solution Design

. Design end-to-end solutions for .NET-based applications hosted in Azure (App Services, AKS, Functions, Azure SQL, APIs)
. Modernize legacy applications into secure hybrid cloud environments
. Produce architecture diagrams, design documentation, and technical decision records
. Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards

Cloud & Digital Transformation

. Contribute to secure hybrid cloud initiatives and Microsoft cloud service adoption
. Support digital service enhancements and modernization of customer-facing platforms
. Participate in proof-of-concepts and technology evaluations to support innovation

Data & Analytics Enablement

. Design data integration patterns supporting enterprise data platforms and analytics initiatives
. Support improvements to data quality, governance, and reporting capabilities
. Enable secure and scalable APIs for data exchange and analytics use cases

Security & Compliance

. Architect solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles and cloud security best practices
. Identify and mitigate security and privacy risks in application and infrastructure design
. Support security reviews, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives

Collaboration & Delivery

. Partner with development teams to ensure cloud-native design and best practices.
. Provide architectural oversight throughout project delivery phases
. Evaluate solution alternatives, identify trade-offs, and provide cost and risk recommendations.
. Support transition to operations and knowledge transfer activities

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

. 5+ years of experience in solution architecture or senior .NET development roles
. Strong expertise in: ASP.NET Core, Web APIs, distributed systems Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, serverless, networking, identity) Cloud-native and API-driven architecture
. Experience designing solutions in regulated or enterprise environments
. Working knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code
. Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate risks, costs, and trade-offs

Preferred Qualifications

. Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect)
. Experience with containerization (Docker, AKS) and microservices architecture
. Exposure to enterprise data platforms, data warehousing, or analytics environments
. Experience supporting digital transformation or cloud migration programs

Key Competencies

. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical insight
. Collaborative mindset and experience working across multi-disciplinary teams
. Commitment to quality, security, and continuous improvement

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors including but not limited to skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $85,000 - $160,000.

Use of the term ‘architect’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT architect-related functions, but licensure from an architect regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

Skills:

·  English
·  Solution Design
·  Solutions Architecture

What you can expect from us:

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.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

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