Data Engineering Specialist

Position Description Security clearance: Reliability Clearance granted preferably or eligible (5+ years residing in Canada) This role is open for candidates across Canada. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineering Specialist with strong experience in data migration and AWS Glue to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, ensuring seamless migration of data across platforms, and optimizing ETL processes using AWS Glue and other cloud-native tools. Your future duties and responsibilities

• Analyze current state and target state data models, schemas, and database architectures.
• Design and implement comprehensive data migration strategies to support cloud transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS Glue, Glue Studio, and Glue Jobs (Python/Scala).
• Collaborate with data architects, business analysts, and stakeholders to define data mapping, transformation logic, and migration validation rules.
• Monitor and optimize data pipelines for performance and cost-efficiency.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering with a strong focus on data migration and cloud-based ETL.
• Proven experience with AWS Databases and AWS Glue
• Excellent communication skills.

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 value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter. To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.