Solution Architect

Solution ArchitectCategory: ArchitectureMain location: United States, Texas, RollingwoodPosition ID: J0922-0838Employment Type: Full TimePosition Description:On our team we deliver more than just "technology consulting." As part of the Texas Emerging Technology Practice, we use technology intentionally to improve our clients’ citizens’ and customers’ lives. How do we do that? We help our clients deliver on their promises – from modernizing systems, improving access to information, driving new insights from their information, and putting that information at the point of action. Join our team and be a part of the bigger picture at CGI: we're more than just a tech company – we're a team of technologists who passionately serve our clients.The Texas Emerging Technology Practice is seeking a senior information technology professional with extensive experience in enterprise and solution architecture and program / project delivery to provide technology thought leadership and hands-on expertise for large enterprise solutions. This position has an opportunity to shape solutions and help transform our clients to better serve their missions. The candidate must have a passion for applying technology to deliver tangible business results and an ability to differentiate hype from real, practical solutions. The candidate should enjoy mentoring other team members and collaborating with other senior architects.Your future duties and responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of technical solution design for both sales pursuits and active client engagements to bring practical, modern solutions to our Texas Emerging Technology Practice clients Author and deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof of concept applications to help current and prospective clients envision how technology can further their missions Assist in the evaluation and qualification of opportunities and procurement solicitations against CGI capabilities, differentiators, and ability to execute Participate in the proposal process to shape the CGI story and draw out the benefits and differentiators of our technical approach Perform custom solution prototyping for evaluation of fit gap analysis and support sales pursuits Build relationships and collaborate with CGI’s technology vendor partners to bring technology thought leadership and expertise for our current and prospective clients Coordinate with technology vendor partners to align our technical approach with technical best practices, compile technical proposal content, and engineer technical solution pricing in-line with client needs Maintain technical knowledge and thought leadership through continuous learning as technology continues to evolve Advise and oversee technical project teams to drive quality technical solutions and project execution Coach and mentor up-and-coming technology practitioners and leadersRequired Qualifications: Track record of developing and delivering solution architecture services as part of large technology modernization programs Knowledge of traditional and emerging enterprise technologies (ex: cloud platforms, low-code development platforms, data warehousing and data engineering technologies) Experience with project management and implementation A motivated self-starter that is able to work independently, in teams and projects with limited supervision Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills both verbal and written; ability to communicate and engage at all stakeholder levels (e.g., executives, project leadership, project teams) Ability to translate technical features, functions, and capabilities to business value Customer-service orientedSkills:Project Management

Solutions Architecture

Technical Architecture

What you can expect from us:Insights you can act onWhile technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees “members” because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today — one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI — where your ideas and actions make a difference.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at USEmploymentCompliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned .We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Clickhere (https://cgi-veterans.jobs/) to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.