Lead Data Engineer

Position Description:

As a Lead Data Engineer you will lead a team of data engineers and collaborate with architects engineers information analysts business and technology stakeholders to develop and deploy enterprise-grade platforms that enable data-driven solutions. You will be responsible for updating the design parameters and implementation details of robust data pipelines optimizing data processes ensuring data quality security and governance. The role requires knowledge of GCP services that include all GCP based services for GCP Dataflow Cloud Run Functions AlloyDB Pub Sub streams IAC Big Query and Data Plex. This is an event-driven architecture processing real-time and batch data processing from legacy external systems.

This position is located in our Fairfax VA office; however a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Lead the design development and maintenance of robust data pipelines using Dataflow and Cloud Run Functions that extract data from various sources transforming it into the desired format and loading it into appropriate landing zone of Pub/Sub Google Storage or AlloyDB for PostgreSQL.
Collaborate with FAA customers chief architect senior engineers information analysts business and technology stakeholders to develop and deploy enterprise-grade platforms that enable data-driven solutions.
Develop and manage ETL (Extract Transform Load) processes using GCP Dataflow with GCP flex templates with Java language to support data transformations into XML and JSON documents enriching them for downstream data consumers.
Implement and manage advanced data models including relational databases non-relational databases master data management Data Plex and data governance.
Integrate data from legacy data sources including databases data warehouses APIs and external systems using Data Flow and Cloud Run Functions.
Ensure data consistency and integrity during the integration process performing data validation and cleaning as needed manage data and the quality of the data.
Transform raw data into a usable format by applying data cleansing aggregation filtering and enrichment techniques using data flow cloud run functions and other GCP services.
Design and Optimize data pipelines and data processing workflows for performance scalability and efficiency using data flow and cloud run functions.
Monitor and tune data systems identify and resolve performance bottlenecks implement performance gains and indexing strategies to enhance query performance.
Implement data quality checks and validations within data pipelines to ensure the accuracy consistency and completeness of data.
Optimize and administer data environments and data related GCP services to ensure high performance and reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to d

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Minimum of 12 years of experience in data engineering with at least 2 years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Based services.
At least 8 years of work experience in data solutions design management disciplines including data integration modeling optimization and data quality directly relevant to data engineering responsibilities and tasks.
Strong knowledge of SQL Python and Java. Data Flow flex templates are used with Java to code the desired data transformations.
Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP GKE IAM Terraform CI/CD to deliver automated solutions and problem solver.
Excellent problem-solving skills including debugging skills allowing the determination of sources of issues in unfamiliar code or systems and the ability to recognize and solve repetitive problems.
Strong communication skills and a proactive getting things done mindset.
Experience working in Agile teams and familiarity with Agile methodologies SCRUM with 2-week sprints.
Ability to design build and deploy data solutions that capture explore transform and utilize data to support mission applications insights and reporting.
Experience with database technologies such as SQL NoSQL AlloyDB Postgress.
Ability to collaborate within and across teams of different technical knowledge to support the delivery of data products.
Strong knowledge of data architecture in application development or reporting.
Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Should be proficient in architectural frameworks like Big Query Data lakes event driven architecture.
Has experience in working on high visibility high stake engagements ability to work in high demand workloads
Hands-on experience in managing data projects including cloud migration data pipelines virtualization lineage etc.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $125500.00 - $271800.00.

CGI Federals benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
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
#CGIFederalJob
#LI-CP6

Skills:

• English
• Google Cloud Platform
• SQL
• Aviation

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll 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. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll 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.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll 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 teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race ethnicity ancestry color sex religion creed age national origin citizenship status disability pregnancy medical condition military and veteran status marital status sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation gender gender identity and gender expression familial status or responsibilities reproductive health decisions political affiliation genetic information height weight or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal state and/or local laws where we do business.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S. please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.

We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.

All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements and in accordance with applicable laws some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with CGIs legal duty to furnish information.