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Solutions Engineer Category: Database Administration
Main location: United States, Michigan, Detroit
Position ID:J0826-1913
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description: CGI Federal is looking for a Solutions Engineer to deliver client facing applications, integrations, and automation that streamline operations and improve business processes. This role is software development-focused and requires strong engineering fundamentals.
This position is located in Detroit, Michigan.
Your future duties and responsibilities: The Solution Engineer will manage and modernize databases and data platforms, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable operations across Access, SQL, Dataverse, and Power Platform solutions. They will develop automation and applications using tools like VBA, .NET, Power Automate, Copilot, and AutoHotkey to improve data quality and streamline business processes. The position will also drive technical strategy, documentation, and continuous improvement across the team.
Power Apps & Dataverse
Design and support Power Apps using Dataverse as the primary data platform.
Build and maintain Dataverse tables, relationships, business rules, and security roles.
Optimize Dataverse performance, storage, and data flows.
Integrate Dataverse with SQL systems, Access databases, API sources, and Power Automate.
Develop Power Automate flows for synchronization, validation, and database automation.
Provide guidance for Power Platform development across teams.
Copilot & AI Driven Development
Use Copilot to accelerate development, generate scripts, improve queries, and draft documentation.
Validate AI generated output for compliance, accuracy, and security.
Recommend AI opportunities that reduce manual work, improve data quality, and streamline processes.
Application Development & Automation
Use VBA to automate business processes and build dynamic forms and reports.
Develop Access based applications and custom .NET/C# solutions.
Implement API integrations to extend system capabilities.
Technical Strategy & Documentation
Identify risks, security concerns, and lifecycle issues; recommend mitigation strategies.
Deliver high quality technical tasks on time.
Maintain technical documentation and project materials.
Apply creative problem solving to design robust, maintainable solutions.
Track industry trends and provide modernization recommendations.
AutoHotkey Automation
Build and maintain AHK scripts to streamline repetitive workflows and interactions with systems.
Standardize and harden
Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or equivalent experience.
1 - 4 years of professional experience in software development; applications and/or integrations.
Experience supporting or administering solutions built on Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Dataverse, and Power Automate.
Proficiency in at least one of the following: Python, Java, C#/.NET, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
Experience with database technologies such as MySQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB.
Familiarity with AI assisted development tools, particularly Microsoft Copilot.
Strong interpersonal skills; role is team based and client facing.
Strong debugging/problem solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products (InfoPath, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).
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 $89,600.00 $198,400.00.
CGI Federal'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
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