Data Architect – GCP / Data Warehouse Migration
About the role
The Data Architect will design and govern data models, transformations, and integration patterns for migrating Data Hub to BigQuery and enabling analytics via Power BI.
Your future duties and responsibilities
- Design logical and physical data models (Bronze/Silver/Gold) in BigQuery
- Translate SQL based Data Hub schemas and business rules into GCP models (1:1 where required)
- Define transformation patterns (DBT/Dataform), data quality checks, and lineage
- Design ingestion strategies for IDR (batch/CDC) and Salesforce integration
- Define partitioning, clustering, and performance optimization strategies
- Support semantic layer design for Power BI (views, aggregates, RLS approach)
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
- 7+ years in data architecture / data modeling
- Strong SQL and experience with BigQuery (or similar columnar warehouses)
- Experience with data warehouse migrations and transformation design
- Knowledge of data governance (metadata, classification, lineage)
- Familiarity with DBT/Dataform and Airflow/Composer
Nice to Have
- Experience with Dataplex/Data Catalog
- Experience with Salesforce data integration
Soft Skills
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Strong analytical thinking and documentation skills
-
Ability to collaborate with business and engineering teams
-
Agile delivery experience
CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,000–$145,000. This role is a future opportunity.
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.
Not the right fit? Search for Data Architect jobs in Toronto, ON
About CGI
Insights you can act on to achieve trusted outcomes.
We are insights-driven and outcomes-focused to help accelerate returns on your investments. Across 21 industry sectors and 400 locations worldwide, we provide comprehensive, scalable and sustainable IT and business consulting services that are informed globally and delivered locally.
We value your opinions and welcome your comments and questions on our posts here on LinkedIn. Please keep a polite, professional and constructive tone. We remove comments containing objectionable language and derogatory views. We do not allow content that is unrelated to the subject, and we remove discriminatory and racist comments as well as spam and advertising.
Note that content on this page contains general information regarding CGI’s services and initiatives and should not be considered direct business advice. To engage in a discussion with one of our experts, please make a request through https://www.cgi.com/en/contact-us
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Data Architect – GCP / Data Warehouse Migration
About the role
The Data Architect will design and govern data models, transformations, and integration patterns for migrating Data Hub to BigQuery and enabling analytics via Power BI.
Your future duties and responsibilities
- Design logical and physical data models (Bronze/Silver/Gold) in BigQuery
- Translate SQL based Data Hub schemas and business rules into GCP models (1:1 where required)
- Define transformation patterns (DBT/Dataform), data quality checks, and lineage
- Design ingestion strategies for IDR (batch/CDC) and Salesforce integration
- Define partitioning, clustering, and performance optimization strategies
- Support semantic layer design for Power BI (views, aggregates, RLS approach)
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
- 7+ years in data architecture / data modeling
- Strong SQL and experience with BigQuery (or similar columnar warehouses)
- Experience with data warehouse migrations and transformation design
- Knowledge of data governance (metadata, classification, lineage)
- Familiarity with DBT/Dataform and Airflow/Composer
Nice to Have
- Experience with Dataplex/Data Catalog
- Experience with Salesforce data integration
Soft Skills
-
Strong analytical thinking and documentation skills
-
Ability to collaborate with business and engineering teams
-
Agile delivery experience
CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,000–$145,000. This role is a future opportunity.
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.
Not the right fit? Search for Data Architect jobs in Toronto, ON
About CGI
Insights you can act on to achieve trusted outcomes.
We are insights-driven and outcomes-focused to help accelerate returns on your investments. Across 21 industry sectors and 400 locations worldwide, we provide comprehensive, scalable and sustainable IT and business consulting services that are informed globally and delivered locally.
We value your opinions and welcome your comments and questions on our posts here on LinkedIn. Please keep a polite, professional and constructive tone. We remove comments containing objectionable language and derogatory views. We do not allow content that is unrelated to the subject, and we remove discriminatory and racist comments as well as spam and advertising.
Note that content on this page contains general information regarding CGI’s services and initiatives and should not be considered direct business advice. To engage in a discussion with one of our experts, please make a request through https://www.cgi.com/en/contact-us