Solutions Architect - Modern Software, Data, and AI

Arlington, VA
Solutions Architect – Modern Software, Data, and AI

Position Description
CGI Federal is seeking a versatile Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern, scalable technology solutions for federal clients. This role requires broad expertise across custom application development, cloud native architecture, modern data engineering platforms such as Databricks, enterprise platforms such as Palantir, and emerging AI capabilities. You will translate complex business needs into secure, maintainable architectures while mentoring delivery teams and ensuring best practice implementation.

This position is located in Arlington, VA.

Your future duties and responsibilities
Lead architecture and solution design across custom developed applications, cloud native systems, and advanced data/AI platforms.
Partner with federal clients to understand business and technical requirements and translate them into end to end solution architectures.
Architect solutions leveraging modern software engineering practices, APIs, Azure services, Databricks, Palantir, and AI/ML capabilities where appropriate.
Guide development teams oesigning scalable applications, data pipelines, integration patterns, and AI enabled components.
Establish and enforce best practices in architecture, security, data governance, performance, and application lifecycle management.
Mentor junior architects and developers in modern application development, data engineering, and AI practices.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
6+ years of experience in solution architecture or enterprise architecture.
Strong background in software development, cloud application design, and modern engineering frameworks.
Familiarity with Databricks, large scale data architectures, or similar analytics platforms.
Experience with AI/ML integration or leveraging AI technologies within enterprise solutions.
Experience designing or integrating with platforms such as Palantir is a plus.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure, APIs, microservices, and cloud native patterns.
Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with federal stakeholders.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 $218,200.00.

CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs

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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.

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 or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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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. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. 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.

Posted 2026-06-30

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