Data Engineer

Position Description

Join a major federal technology modernization program and help transform how data powers mission-critical systems! As a Data Engineer, you'll design and optimize data pipelines that integrate legacy systems with modern platforms, enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions. If you're passionate about building robust, scalable data architectures and working with cutting-edge tools, this is your chance to make an impact.

This position is located in our Lafayette, Louisiana office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Due to the nature of government contracts, US citizenship or Permanent Residence with is required.

• Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale data integration.
• Optimize data workflows using tools like Apache Airflow, Spark, Kafka, and Databricks.
• Develop solutions for structured and unstructured data across data lakes and warehouses.
• Collaborate with application and AI teams to ensure seamless data flow for APIs and ML models.
• Implement data quality checks, versioning, and governance standards.
• Support CI/CD processes for data engineering and ensure compliance with security and privacy requirements.
• Troubleshoot and optimize performance for high-volume data processing.

• Experience:
  
  3–5+ years in data engineering or backend data systems.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
• ETL/ELT pipeline development using Airflow, Spark, dbt, Kafka, or similar tools.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python (or Scala).
• Experience with data warehouses (Snowflake, Big Query, Redshift) and data lakes (Delta Lake, Lakehouse architecture).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of data modeling, versioning, and orchestration.

• Experience with real-time data processing and streaming architectures.
• Knowledge of data governance, cataloging, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Exposure to MLOps or integration with AI/ML pipelines.
• Background in performance optimization and cost-efficient cloud data solutions.
• Experience in large-scale modernization projects in government or regulated environments.

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 $63,700.00 - $.

CGI Federals benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category.
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible professionals.
• Additional benefits determined by your Service Contract Act:
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• #CGI Federal Job

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. You’ll be 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…