Data Platform Engineer

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., 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

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

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.

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. Discover CGI London, England, United Kingdom > 1000 employees IT services We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients' businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you'll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side-by-side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other. Benefits: - Insurance coverage - Medical benefits - Pension plan - Member Assistant Programme - Check4Cancer - Flexible time off - Share Purchase Plan - Member discounts - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Profit Participation Plan - Health and Wellbeing Programme