Data Platform Engineer

Data Platform Engineer Position Description At CGI, we design and deliver powerful data platforms that enable organisations to unlock insight, accelerate innovation, and achieve measurable business outcomes. As a Data Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping scalable, cloud-based data ecosystems that transform how clients use and value their data. Working across modern data platform technologies (Azure/AWS etc), you will help build high-impact solutions while contributing to a culture that values ownership, encourages creative thinking, and supports continuous growth and collaboration. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful projects, influence technical direction, and deliver real-world impact in a fast-evolving data landscape. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will design, build, and optimise end-to-end data platforms that enable high-quality, trusted data to drive decision-making and innovation. You will work closely with clients, analysts, and data scientists to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions, taking ownership of data pipelines, architectures, and governance practices while contributing to continuous improvement across platforms and processes. You will also play an active role in shaping best practices, mentoring colleagues, and driving innovation across cloud-based data ecosystems, supported by a collaborative and forward-thinking team environment. Design & Deliver scalable ETL pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and curation Build & Optimise data warehouses, lakes, and lakehouse architectures Architect & Model robust, secure, and cost-efficient data solutions Enable & Support data visualisation and analytics through curated datasets Govern & Secure data through cataloguing, lineage tracking, and compliance controls Collaborate & Mentor across teams, supporting knowledge sharing and capability growth Improve & Innovate data platforms using modern tools and emerging technologies Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you will bring strong experience in data engineering across modern cloud platforms, with a proven ability to design and deliver scalable data solutions. You will combine technical expertise with strong communication skills, enabling you to work effectively with stakeholders and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing environment. You should have demonstrable experience in data engineering or a related field Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, or equivalent scripting languages Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP Experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, MS Fabric, Informatica, Talend) Proven ability to design data architectures, pipelines, and models Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance practices Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management 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. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.