Technical Delivery Architect (Azure / AI Modernization)

CGI is seeking a Senior Technical Architect to lead the strategy and architecture for modernizing a legacy desktop-based Visual Basic application into a modern Angular and Azure-based enterprise solution. This is a highly strategic, client-facing role where the architect will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, helping define the modernization roadmap, evaluate architectural options, and guide key technology decisions using an AI-first approach. Work can be performed near any CGI office.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and modernization strategy for a legacy Visual Basic desktop application.
• Design enterprise-grade Angular front-end architecture aligned with modern engineering best practices.
• Advise senior executives on modernization strategy, technology direction, and implementation approach.
• Drive AI-first solution design, identifying opportunities to embed AI, automation, and intelligent workflows.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define target-state architecture and migration roadmap.
• Establish front-end architecture standards, security, scalability, performance, and maintainability.

Requirements

• 12+ years of enterprise application architecture experience.
• Proven experience modernizing legacy Microsoft applications (Visual Basic/.NET) to Angular and Azure.
• Deep expertise in Angular, TypeScript, modern UI architecture, and enterprise front-end design patterns.
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud services, APIs, security, and application modernization.
• Experience presenting architectural recommendations and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and consulting skills with the ability to act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $102,000.00 - $238,000.00.