Description
Position Description:
*** CANADIAN OPPORTUNITY FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES. If you are already in Canada, we invite you to apply on our local opportunities for quicker processing times***
Looking to immigrate to Canada? CGI’s global delivery Centre in Atlantic Canada is growing rapidly, with exciting work opportunities to serve dynamic global enterprise clients from our offices in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
We are now welcoming international candidates to join us in delivering a vast array of business and technology solutions for leading organizations. The work permit process is handled by CGI, in partnership with a specialized law firm. Successful candidates and their family will benefit from a personalized attention throughout their immigration process and their onboarding period at CGI.
Who is CGI? We are Canada’s largest Information Technology Outsourcing and Management Consulting Company with a true global presence in a fast-paced and energetic atmosphere. CGI offers more than a job. We offer limitless opportunities where your personal and professional growth is accelerated by your desire and sense of commitment.
At CGI, all employees are called members because they feel a powerful sense of ownership and accountability. Members at CGI are building their own company – in 100+ offices worldwide. CGI has the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for clients – and for members; that’s why an astounding 90 percent of them are CGI shareholders.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Engineering Consultant to join our team either in Halifax, NS, St-John’s, NL or Moncton (NB). As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines, databases, and analytics solutions. Your expertise in data engineering tools and platforms will drive the efficient processing, storage, and retrieval of data and you will collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure data availability, quality, and reliability.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Design, construct, install, test and maintain highly scalable data management systems.
• Ensure systems meet business requirements and industry practices.
• Build high-performance algorithms, prototypes, predictive models and proof of concepts.
• Research opportunities for data acquisition and new uses for existing data.
• Develop data set processes for data modeling, mining and production.
• Integrate new data management technologies and software engineering tools into existing structures.
• Create custom software components and analytics applications.
• Install and update disaster recovery procedures.
• Recommend ways to improve data reliability, efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with data architects, modelers and IT team members on project goals.
• Design and develop ETL processes, and ensure they align with business requirements and industry practices.
• Implement and maintain Big Data technologies and systems.
• Design, implement, and maintain data warehouse technologies.
• Ensure data security protocols are in place and are followed.
• Experience with data warehouse technologies like Snowflake and Redshift.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• 10 years of experience in data engineering or similar role.
• Experience with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc.
• Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
• Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Python, Java, C++, Scala, etc.
• Experience with ETL processes and Big Data technologies.
• Experience with data warehouse technologies.
• Knowledge of data security practices and protocols.
• Experience with data warehouse technologies like Snowflake and Redshift.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Required Level of Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
If you are a seasoned Data Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
Join us and be a key player in shaping the future of our technology solutions.
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Use of the term ‘engineering’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices engineering or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial engineering regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions, but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Engineering is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.
Skills:
- Big Data
- Data Engineering
- Database
- ETL
- SQL
What you can expect from us:
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.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
