Azure Architect in Edinburgh - CGI

Job order - J - Permanent Full TimeTitleAzure ArchitectCategoryArchitecture CityUK Wide - Various, UK Wide - Various, United KingdomJob DescriptionAzure ArchitectPosition Description Do you want to take your career to the next level as part of one of the big five IT and business process firms in the world? Be part of something and join CGI as an Azure Cloud Consultant delivering Cloud Advisory consulting services across multiple clients in the UK.Our consultants deliver public cloud focused consulting services, providing a mix of design and hands-on implementation. You will have experience of public cloud architectures and migration strategies.You will have a good understanding of the different factors which influence or inhibit Cloud adoption and will be able to guide clients to make the right choices.As a technical advisory Azure Architect, youll be working with a varied mix of clients and wide range of projects. Youll be delivering work at high and low level; Shaping, strategy, technical design and on the tools. Every project will present a different challenge; so, if you are enthusiastic and adaptable, this is an opportunity for you to thrive.The position offers the option of fully remote working but will require some occasional travel to client sites or to CGI offices. Your future duties and responsibilities Due to the varied nature of the role, its impossible to list all the responsibilities, skills and experience but typically our cloud and infrastructure consultants: Have established, broad technical skills with SME knowledge in one or more specialist areas Have experience working with a range of different project and architecture methodologies and frameworks (Agile Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, TOGAF, RCDA etc.) Have experience implementing and working with modern IT practices, tools, and philosophies such as DevOps, DevSecOps, infrastructure as code Quickly develop close working relationships and engage with others at an appropriate level Empathise, understand client requirements, and align the solution/technology with the desired outcome Manage stakeholders at all levels and balance risk vs reward vs cost Identify opportunities for improvement and follow-on work Bring fresh ideas based on past successes (and failures) from previous engagements to new scenarios Are self-managed, motivated, and can work independently Support the development of other team members by knowledge sharing and mentoring. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Required qualifications to be successful in this roleSuccessful candidates will be able to demonstrate several of the following criteria: Architectural design skills and hands-on implementation experience with a range of infrastructure and cloud services Relevant professional certifications Technical leadership Experience of presenting solutions to clients The ability to build and lead technical teams Stakeholder management 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, as owners, we 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 todayone of the worlds 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 everyone belongs, and we collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we 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 CGIwhere your ideas and actions make a difference. SkillsLeadershipReference1043672