Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from CGI
Job overview
The Senior Enterprise Architect at CGI plays a strategic role in shaping architectural vision and aligning IT strategies with business goals for large enterprise systems, impacting major banking clients.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing high-level reference models, analyzing requirements, evaluating solutions, selecting technologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and business-aligned enterprise architectures.
Compensation and benefits
The estimated salary range is $137,100 to $195,200 with competitive compensation, comprehensive insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, learning opportunities, and wellness programs.
Experience and skills
Requires 15+ years in software systems design and integration, expertise in enterprise architecture and TOGAF ADM, strong communication, collaboration skills, business case development, and preferably professional certifications and a related degree.
Career development
CGI offers opportunities to deepen skills, broaden horizons, and grow within a large global IT and consulting firm supported by caring leadership.
Work environment and culture
CGI emphasizes ownership, teamwork, respect, belonging, and values employees as partners contributing to company success in a hybrid work environment.
Company information
CGI is a global IT and business consulting firm with over 92,000 members in 40 countries, serving top global banks and thousands of clients with end-to-end services.
Team overview
The candidate will join a fast-paced team supporting one of CGI's largest clients, working in an agile environment with emerging technologies.
Job location and travel
The position is located at a client site in Reston, VA with a hybrid working model available.
Unique job features
The job offers the chance to work closely with top banking clients, use industry-standard frameworks like TOGAF, and engage in innovative, agile projects with emerging technologies.
Company overview
CGI is a global IT and business consulting services firm that provides end-to-end IT and business process services, including systems integration, consulting, and outsourcing. Founded in 1976 in Canada, CGI has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, establishing a presence in numerous countries. The company generates revenue by delivering technology-driven solutions that help clients improve their business performance and operational efficiency. Key historical milestones include its IPO in 1986 and the acquisition of Logica in 2012, which significantly expanded its European footprint.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your 15+ years of experience in enterprise-level architectural design, systems integration, and software development, aligning with CGI's requirements for a Senior Enterprise Architect.
Highlight your proficiency with TOGAF ADM framework, solution assessment, technology selection, and your ability to develop high-level reference models that align IT strategies with business goals.
Apply through multiple channels including CGI's official corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this role.
Connect with current CGI Enterprise Architects or IT leaders on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent CGI projects in banking or asking about their experience working in agile environments with emerging technologies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'enterprise architecture,' 'TOGAF ADM,' 'systems integration,' 'solution assessment,' and 'business-aligned solutions' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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