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Requirements
Must:
To excel in this role, we are looking for you to bring extensive architectural leadership, strategic vision, and deep domain expertise in designing and governing enterprise-level data solutions in cloud-based environments, ideally within regulated sectors such as healthcare. You should be confident in translating business strategy into technical data roadmaps while providing architectural guidance to engineering teams.
You must have:
- Architectural expertise in designing and governing large-scale data platforms, specifically with Databricks, Palantir, or a similar unified analytics platform.
You should have:
- Proven experience as a Data Architect or Principal Data Engineer, defining the architecture for large, complex, and high-volume datasets.
- Deep expertise in data modeling, database design, and advanced architectural patterns (e.g., Data Mesh, Data Lakehouse).
- Strong knowledge of the AWS cloud data service ecosystem, including S3, Redshift, Glue, Lake Formation, and IAM, and how they integrate into a cohesive solution.
- Extensive experience in defining and implementing enterprise data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and consulting skills, capable of presenting complex architectural designs to technical teams and executive stakeholders.
- Experience in the healthcare sector or knowledge of NHS data standards (advantageous).
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Responsibilities
In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of complex data challenges and partner with architects and data engineers to shape the technical direction. Within our supportive environment, you will be encouraged to explore new technologies, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Architectural Vision & Modeling: Defining and governing conceptual, logical, and physical data models, ensuring consistency and best practice.
- Platform Strategy & Design: Designing highly scalable and secure cloud-native data platforms on AWS, identifying the most suitable services within client constraints.
- Data Governance & Compliance: Defining and enforcing data governance policies, security frameworks, and compliance standards throughout the data lifecycle.
- Strategic Consultation & Alignment: Partnering with business leaders and technical teams to translate high-level strategic goals and business requirements into a clear, implementable roadmap.
- Data Flow: Establishing standards and architecture for data ingestion, transformation, and consumption, ensuring reliable and high-quality data movement across systems.
- Technology Roadmap & Innovation: Researching, evaluating, and recommending emerging technologies and patterns, such as Data Mesh and Data Lakehouse.
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Description
At CGI, we are dedicated to transforming the future of healthcare through the power of data. Working at the heart of our Healthcare team, you will use your expertise in AWS and Databricks to deliver impactful solutions that improve outcomes, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation across the sector. We were honored to be recognized in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer competitive salaries, an excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme that makes you a CGI Partner—not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity and building a diverse community within the tech sector. This position is hybrid, based in Leeds, and due to the secure nature of our projects, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to undergo the clearance process. Join us, and you’ll be part of a friendly community of experts where you will be supported in your career growth. At CGI, we value ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging. Together, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Come be part of one of the worlds largest IT and business consulting services firms.
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