CGI · 1 month ago
Databricks Data Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$88K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expCGI is a rapidly growing company seeking a senior-level data architect to design and build a large-scale cloud-based data lake. The role involves leading the design of an enterprise-grade Lakehouse architecture on Databricks, managing data ingestion, modeling, and governance while enabling analytics and self-service data capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical and architectural guidance on Databricks, modern data platforms, and cloud-native solutions to both clients and internal team members
Design and implement scalable data architectures using Databricks, with hands-on experience in specific platform features such as Delta Lake, Uniform (Iceberg), Delta Live Tables, and Unity Catalog
Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of learning and innovation, while driving best practices in data management and performance optimization
Engage with clients to understand their business challenges and deliver solutions that align with their goals, utilizing Databricks' capabilities to enhance outcomes
Demonstrate hands-on technical leadership in designing and developing different components of a Data Lakehouse platform to meet client's business needs
Deepen CGI's presence in the market by developing proposals, SOWs, and strategies to grow our footprint within existing accounts
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in data engineering or architecture, including 5+ years of direct experience designing end-to-end solutions leveraging Databricks on cloud services, with proficiency in Apache Spark, Databricks SQL, Delta Lake & Lakehouse Architecture, Unity Catalog, Python, and Scala
Expertise in Databricks Platform- Deep understanding of Databricks architecture, clusters, notebooks, and workspace management. Experience with Unity Catalog, Databricks Repos, Jobs API, and Workflows
Data Engineering & ETL Development- Ability to design and implement scalable ETL pipelines using Databricks and Spark
Cloud Platforms- Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP integrations with Databricks
Data Modeling- Expertise in designing logical and physical data models for analytics and reporting
Data Governance & Security- Familiarity with Unity Catalog, role-based access control, and compliance standards
Performance Tuning- Ability to optimize Spark jobs, cluster configurations, and storage for cost and speed
Hands-on Development- Ability and willingness to code and troubleshoot critical issues under tight deadlines
Demonstrated Experience- Proven track record of successfully delivering multiple complex, enterprise-scale projects leveraging Databricks, including end-to-end solution design, implementation, and optimization
Preferred
Databricks Data Engineering Professional certification
Designing and implementing data pipelines in Azure Data Factory
Experience with DevOps principles including CI/CD, unit testing, and Agile methodologies
Experience with metadata management, data cataloging, and data mesh domain architecture
Exposure to Databricks migration tooling (e.g., Lakebridge) and cross-tenant/region governance strategies
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive insurance options
Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and Well-being programs
Company
CGI
CGI is an IT and business consulting services firm that offers consulting, cyber security, cloud, and IT services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2024-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $550.87M
1998-10-06IPO
Leadership Team
François Boulanger
President and Chief Executive Officer at CGI
Raymond McMann
VP, Global Oil & Gas Industry
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