Microsoft Fabric Data Engineering Specialist

Position Description:

CGI is seeking a Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Specialist to support enterprise data modernization initiatives across public sector and commercial clients.

In this role you will design and implement modern data engineering platforms using Microsoft Fabric supporting organizations transitioning from traditional Microsoft data platforms to scalable cloud-based analytics architectures.

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on data engineering experience consulting delivery experience and the ability to work directly with client stakeholders to deliver production-grade data platforms.

This role is ideal for a senior data engineer with experience modernizing legacy Microsoft data environments such as SQL Server and SSIS into modern Lakehouse architectures.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Data Engineering & Platform Development

Design and implement enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric
Develop Lakehouse architectures using One Lake Delta tables and Spark
Build scalable data ingestion and transformation pipelines using Fabric Data Factory
Implement data transformations using PySpark and SQL
Design medallion architecture (Bronze Silver Gold) for enterprise analytics environments
Optimize pipelines for performance scalability and cost efficiency

Data Platform Modernization

Support migration of legacy data environments to Microsoft Fabric
Modernize ETL pipelines currently built on SQL Server and SSIS
Integrate data from enterprise systems APIs and relational databases
Support hybrid architecture integrating on-premise and cloud data environments.

Client Engagement & Delivery

Work directly with client stakeholders architects and project teams
Translate business and technical requirements into scalable data solutions
Participate in architecture discussions and design workshops
Contribute to technical documentation and implementation planning

Delivery & SDLC

Participate in full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including:

Requirements
Architecture and design
Development
Testing
Deployment
Production support
Support CI/CD practices and deployment pipelines
Follow data engineering and data governance best practices

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Minimum 8 years of experience in data engineering or enterprise data platform development
Experience delivering at least 3 full end-to-end SDLC implementations
Proven experience working on client-facing consulting or delivery engagements
Hands-on experience implementing modern cloud data platforms

Core Technical Skills
Microsoft Fabric
OneLake / Lakehouse architecture
Fabric Data Factory
Fabric Data Engineering (Spark)
PySpark
SQL
Delta Lake
Legacy Microsoft Data Platform Experience
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Experience maintaining or modernizing traditional ETL pipelines
Experience migrating SQL Server workloads to modern cloud architectures

Highly Desired Qualifications (anyone)

Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP-600)
Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer (DP-700)

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting Atlantic Canadian clients
Experience working with Canadian federal or provincial government organizations
Experience in data platform modernization initiatives
Exposure to data science workflows including exploration analysis and feature engineering

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 $65000.00$125000.00 This role is a future opportunity.

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Use of the term engineering in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices engineering or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial engineering regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Engineering is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

Skills:

• Data Engineering
• ETL
• Python
• SQL

What you can expect from us:

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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.

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