Data Architect

Company: CGI
Location: Strongsville
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: CGI is looking for an experienced Data Architect to design, implement, and optimize scalable data architectures across enterprise data platforms. The role will focus on Big Data ecosystems including Hadoop, Apache Kafka, Apache Iceberg, Teradata, Oracle databases, and Graph databases, supporting large-scale data ingestion, processing, governance, and analytics workloads. For this role on this particular client engagement, employer sponsorship of immigration related visa and/or green card status as part of the PERM process will not be available. Your future duties and responsibilities: - Design and implement scalable, distributed data architectures leveraging Hadoop ecosystem technologies - Define data Lakehouse architecture using technologies such as Apache Iceberg - Develop and maintain enterprise data models, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models - Architect solutions for real-time and batch data processing pipelines - Build and optimize data ingestion pipelines using Apache Kafka and other streaming frameworks - Design and implement data lakes and Lakehouse architecture on Hadoop-based platforms - Optimize data storage formats, partitioning strategies, and query performance using Apache Iceberg - Integrate Teradata, Oracle, Hadoop, and streaming platforms to support enterprise data ecosystems - Lead data modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy data warehouses to modern lakehouse platforms - Design and implement graph-based data models for complex relationship analysis - Architect solutions using graph databases (Neo4j, TigerGraph, JanusGraph, etc) for use cases such as fraud detection, network analysis, and recommendation engines - Define data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data lineage - Implement data quality, privacy, and security standards across data platforms - Ensure compliance with enterprise data policies and regulatory requirements - Collaborate with data engineers, analytics teams, platform engineers, and business stakeholders - Provide technical leadership in data platform design and architecture decisions - Mentor engineers on data architecture best practices and modern data engineering frameworks Required qualifications to be successful in this role: - 8 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or big data platforms. - Strong experience with Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, Spark, etc.). - Hands-on expertise with Apache Kafka for streaming data pipelines. - Experience implementing Apache Iceberg or modern Lakehouse architecture. - Strong experience with Teradata and Oracle databases. - Experience designing data models and enterprise data architecture. - Experience with Graph databases (Neo4j, JanusGraph, TigerGraph, etc.). - Strong knowledge of SQL, distributed computing, and data processing frameworks. - Expertise in Banking, Insurance and financial service - Strong agile/scrum development experience - Strong collaboration and communication skills within distributed project teams - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Other Information: 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 $57,100.00 - $154,300.00. CGI's 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 LI-PS1 Skills: Hadoop Hive MySQL Oracle Python Shell Script Teradata What you can expect from us: 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. 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 US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . 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 CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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