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Sr Data Specialist

CGI9 days ago
Halifax, NS
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

This is an exciting time for CGI, and we want you to be part of it. We are Canada's largest independent information technology services firm, and we are still growing! We are expanding in Atlantic Canada, and we need your skills, enthusiasm, and dedication as part of our team.
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Your future duties and responsibilities

. Database Management: Model, administer, secure, and maintain databases. Hands-on experience with SQL databases, query optimization, and schema design. Data Pipeline Development: Design and implement data pipelines to efficiently collect, process, and store data.
. Data Publishing: Enable data distribution through outbound streams, queues, and APIs.
. API Integration: Implement API mutations to facilitate data updates from external systems.
. Replication Management: Build and oversee replication stores to support data consistency and availability.
. Software engineering: Developing, deploying, and supporting backend data services, pipelines, and platforms. Direct experience with event-driven architecture using Apache Kafka or GCP Pub/Sub. Strong understanding of microservices architecture, cloud platforms (GCP), and observability tools (e.g. Google Cloud Monitoring).
. Software Development Practices: Familiarity with agile methodologies Experience in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Knowledge of testing strategies and automation frameworks.
. Cloud and Infrastructure: Proficiency in public cloud services and concepts, including IAM, networking, and storage (e.g., Google Cloud Storage). Experience containerizing and deploying applications with Docker and Kubernetes.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

. More than 10 years of experience in data management and data engineering space
. Experienced in ETL
. Experienced in AWS data streams (CDC)
. Strong SQL expertise, Postgres, Oracle
. Experienced in Terraform
. Experienced in Python
. Experienced in GCP, Big Query CSW, Data Replication and Reporting
. Experienced in pipeline development, data publishing
. Hands on experience in event-driven architecture using Apache Kafka or GCP Pub/Sub
. Excellent customer and stakeholder management skills
. Strong analytical skills
. Experienced in AWS - Fargate, Cloud Formation, Cloud Watch, Lambda
. Experienced in CI/CD, Git

Nice to have

. Experienced in Scala
. Experienced in GraphQl - Apollo Framework
. Experienced in microservices architecture, cloud platforms (GCP), and observability tools (e.g. Google Cloud Monitoring)
. Experienced in Docket, Kubernetes
. Experienced in Node.js

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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.

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Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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