Data Engineer
Position Description
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: Data Engineer
Position: Software Engineer
Experience: 4+ Years
Category: Data Engineering / Software Development
Main Location: To be confirmed
Position ID: J1026-0057
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description:
We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer with strong expertise in SQL, Python, PySpark, ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and data pipeline development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud data platforms, Databricks, Snowflake, data lakes, and orchestration tools. The role involves designing and developing scalable batch and real-time data pipelines while implementing data quality, security, and governance practices to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient data processing.
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Your future duties and responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using SQL, Python, and PySpark.
• Build and optimize ETL/ELT processes to support data integration and transformation.
• Develop and maintain data models to support analytics and business requirements.
• Work with cloud data platforms, Databricks, Snowflake, and data lakes.
• Develop and manage batch and real-time data pipelines.
• Implement and maintain data orchestration workflows.
• Optimize data pipeline performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement data quality checks and validation processes to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Apply data security and governance practices across data engineering workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver reliable data solutions.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
Must-Have Skills:
• Strong expertise in SQL and Python.
• Hands-on experience with PySpark.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience in data modeling and data pipeline development.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms.
• Experience with Databricks and Snowflake.
• Knowledge of data lakes and data integration.
• Experience with data orchestration tools.
• Experience building scalable batch and real-time data pipelines.
• Experience implementing data quality, security, and governance practices.
Good-to-Have Skills:
• Experience optimizing large-scale data processing and transformation workflows.
• Experience improving data pipeline performance and reliability.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data architecture and scalable data solutions.
• Experience implementing automated data validation and quality monitoring.
CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in accordance with applicable legislation. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process, and we will work with you to address your needs.
Life at CGI:
It is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape CGI’s strategy and direction.
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.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
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.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.