Generative AI Data Engineer *

Generative AI Data Engineer *

Position Description

CGI is seeking a Generative AI Data Engineer to support the development of scalable data pipelines, cloud-based data solutions, and enterprise Generative AI applications. This is an onsite position at either the RTC or MTC location.

This position is required in one of the following locations: Lafayette, LA, Knoxville, TN, Birmingham, AL, Columbia, SC

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 $62,900.00 $86,500.00.

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.

Your future duties and responsibilities

The role will focus on building ETL/ELT processes using Python, SQL, and AWS data services, including AWS Lambda, Amazon Redshift, Apache Iceberg, and Amazon Glacier. The engineer will prepare structured and unstructured data for analytics, reporting, machine learning, and Generative AI use cases.

Responsibilities will also include integrating LLMs through APIs and managed platforms such as Amazon Bedrock, developing prompt engineering solutions, and supporting Retrieval Augmented Generation applications. The successful candidate will work with embeddings, vector databases, semantic search, and AI quality evaluation techniques such as groundedness, relevance, accuracy, and hallucination detection.

This position will collaborate with business stakeholders, data analysts, software developers, and AI/ML teams to translate business needs into reliable technical solutions. The engineer will also support data validation, testing, documentation, security, privacy, governance, and responsible AI practices.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

. 3–5 years of experience in data engineering, software development, data analytics, or a related technical field

. Strong hands-on experience with Python and advanced SQL

. Experience developing and optimizing ETL/ELT data pipelines

. Knowledge of relational databases, data modeling, stored procedures, and query performance optimization

. Hands on experience with AWS data and analytics services, particularly AWS Lambda, Amazon Redshift, Apache Iceberg, and Amazon Glacier

. Working knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, and prompt engineering

. Experience integrating LLMs through APIs or platforms such as Amazon Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, or OpenAI APIs

. Understanding of RAG, embeddings, vector databases, and semantic search

. Experience with data mapping, data quality validation, automated testing, and data integrity controls

. Knowledge of GenAI evaluation methods, including relevance, groundedness, accuracy, and hallucination detection

. Understanding of AI security, data privacy, governance, and responsible AI principles

. Experience using JIRA and maintaining technical documentation

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.

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