Transition Solution Architect

Company Profile:
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.

Job Title: Transition Solution Architect (DCE)

Position: Director Consulting Expert

Experience: 13 yrs

Category: IT Infrastructure

Main location: Bangalore/Chennai

Position ID: J0125-0774

Employment Type: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

• Greater than 13 years’ experience. More than 5 years’ experience for solutioning infrastructure transition.
• Need to have experience solutioning for customer with transition value more than 400 K USD. This is exclusively for transition without BAU factored in.
• Excellent presentation skill.
• In depth understanding for at least one technology. Need to understand other technology like cloud, artificial intelligence ,storage , backup etc.
• Good understanding of process.
• Good understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
• Good analytical and problem resolution skills, verbal and written communication skills, organizational and time management skills, customer service and interpersonal skills, and customer focus.

Must-Have Skills:

• Infrastructure Solution Design:

Develop end-to-end infrastructure solutions tailored to meet business needs, focusing on scalability, security, and reliability.

• Transition Planning:

Architect and oversee the transition of IT services, systems, or applications from one environment to another, ensuring minimal downtime and risk.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with clients, internal teams, and third-party vendors to understand requirements and deliver solutions that align with business objectives.

• Technology Assessment:

Evaluate existing IT infrastructure and recommend modernization, consolidation, or migration strategies based on industry best practices.

• Cost Optimization:

Create cost-effective solutions by optimizing infrastructure investments, selecting the right technologies, and controlling implementation costs.

• Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure:

Design hybrid and cloud-based infrastructure solutions, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability with on-premises systems.

• Risk Management:

Identify potential risks in proposed solutions and implement strategies to mitigate them during and after transitions.

• Technical Leadership:

Provide technical leadership to project teams, ensuring alignment with the architecture blueprint and technical standards.

• Documentation and Presentation:

Prepare detailed solution designs, technical diagrams, and high-level presentations for stakeholders and clients.

• Compliance and Standards:

Ensure all proposed solutions adhere to relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
Good-to-Have Skills:

• Migration Execution Oversight:

Supervise execution of migrations, providing technical guidance and ensuring alignment with the solution blueprint.

• Performance Tuning:

Monitor and optimize the performance of infrastructure components during and after transitions.

• Innovation and Trends:

Stay abreast of emerging infrastructure technologies and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Cross-Functional Integration:

Coordinate with application, data, artificial intelligence and security architects to ensure a holistic approach to infrastructure solutions.

• Knowledge Sharing and Training:

Train and mentor internal teams, ensuring a smooth handover of solutions and building in-house capabilities.

CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.