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Technical Architect Position Description The role offers fantastic opportunities to work on leading edge and bespoke technologies within an interesting and highly rewarding environment. We are heavily committed to developing our members and will provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation. This role is an exciting opportunity to help set technical direction and provide technical leadership for highly motivated and talented development teams. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. 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. 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. Secure Innovation is part of CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focused primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the government agencies most challenging problems. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage. Our systems are engineered for performance, security, reliability and scalability; built with modern CI and CD tooling and techniques. We are currently looking for a Technical Architect to help with the delivery of ambitious and novel software solutions - being able to think outside of the box to overcome technical challenges is essential! Due to the nature of the programme all applicants must hold SC clearance with a view of gaining HLC in the future. Your future duties and responsibilities • Design and deliver high-quality technical solutions. • Lead systems engineering and systems integration efforts. • Provide technical assurance for bids and proposals. Work with public cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure), particularly Infrastructure as Code. • Build, lead, and mentor development teams. • Communicate effectively with both management and engineering teams. • Develop software using modern languages such as Java, Go, Python, with well-documented and standardized code. • Manage system testing and implement automated testing techniques (unit tests, integration tests, mocking/stubbing). • Deploy and develop on Linux platforms, including package management and networking configurations. • Apply modern DevOps methodologies and technologies. • Use automation/configuration management tools like Ansible. • Quickly learn and work with a wide variety of technologies. Required qualifications to be successful in this role • Able to produce high quality technical solutions and designs • Experience of systems engineering and systems integration • Experience of providing technical assurance for bids/proposals • Experience of public cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure) and principles, in particular Infrastructure as Code • Experience of building, leading and mentoring development teams • Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate with both management and software engineers • Experience of developing using modern development languages (e.g. Java, Go, Python etc) with code written to a common standard and well-documented • Experience of System Testing and experience of automated testing - e.g. unit tests, integration tests, mocking/stubbing • Experience of using Linux as a deployment platform and day-to-day development environment - e.g. has experience of package management, networking configuration etc • Good understanding of and experience with Modern DevOps methodology and technologies • Experience of automation/configuration management (i.e. Ansible) • Experience with a wide variety of technologies, and ability and enthusiasm to learn new technologies quickly Desirable Skills: • Experience of SQL (MySQL/Oracle) and a good understanding of NoSQL Object Stores, e.g. ElasticSearch • Experience of writing RESTful web services 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.

Job Description About the Job PHP Technical Architect Lead Developer Our Client is a specialist digital company with offices in the City London. They are looking to recruit a PHP Technical Architect Developer You must have at least 5 years software development using PHP at a senior level. Skill must include designing complex applications at a senior level as a Technical Architect using PHP and My SQL on a Linux platform. The role will involve writing specifications and working alongside the project managers with various projects. The salary will be in the region of £55,000 rising to £60,000 p.a. for truly exceptional candidates, Plus a generous \"on-call\" allowance and Bonus scheme. The Client is based in City London. Please send your CV to Click here to contact this recruiter in Word format, along with your salary expectations and availability.

Job Description We urgently require a Technical Architect with at upwards of 5 to 10 years expertise in working on CMS systems as a Technical Lead . Must have a proven track record of working on complex content management systems as a Technical Architect. Experience of designing and integrating content management systems and solutions. Define technology requirements. Lead the selection of technology with vendors. Design and build integrations. Responsible for building and leading large development teams. Good at Agile methodologies. Client facing analysis platform. Structured data. Component Content Management Must have the ability to work with personnel at all levels with excellent communication skills. This is a 6 month assignment based in Canary Wharf in the Docklands. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Job Description MONEX0303 Senior PHP SQL Technical Architect - City London About the Job Senior PHP Software Developer - City London The ideal candidate will have sound 5 to 10 years proven commercial experience with developing software with PHP and MySQL. Must have experience of working on a Linux server with good experience of database optimisation and caching technologies, such as Memcached, Redis or Varnish. Will also need to be comfortable working with back-end business logic and have experience of best-practice front-end development, using jQuery. Based in Central London you will be working on the development of a high-end, scalable e-commerce retail platform. What You Need to bring to the table for this position: At Least 5+ years of Commercial Experience and Knowledge of: PHP MySQL, including database optimization LAMP Linux MVC, ORM HTML CSS/XHTML JQuery Caching Technologies, such as Memcached, Redis or Varnish Ability to work independently or as part of a team and operate to tight deadlines Sense of humour please Advantageous But Not a Must: Great knowledge of Apache, specifically Mod Rewrite Good working knowledge of Linux, including command line Server administration experience Ecommerce experience Smarty Competitive Salary Career Growth and Financial Stability Excellent Benefits: Opportunity to work up to 3 days a week from home The salary for this role will be in the range £55K - £65K. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Job Description Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: • Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. • Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. • Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. • Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. • Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. • Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. • Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). • Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. • Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. • Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. • Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. • Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. • Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. • Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. • Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: • Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) • Agile methodology / delivery • Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. • Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) • Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. • SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. • Hardware and software virtualisation techniques • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment • Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role - 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: • Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. • Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. • Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. • Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. • Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. • Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. • Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). • Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. • Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. • Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. • Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. • Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. • Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. • Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. • Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: • Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) • Agile methodology / delivery • Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. • Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) • Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. • SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. • Hardware and software virtualisation techniques • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment • Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role - 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: • Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. • Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. • Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. • Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. • Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. • Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. • Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). • Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. • Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. • Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. • Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. • Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. • Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. • Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. • Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: • Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) • Agile methodology / delivery • Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. • Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) • Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. • SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. • Hardware and software virtualisation techniques • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment • Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role - 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.