Senior AI Platform Engineer

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

Job Description:

Position Description: CGI is seeking a Senior AI Platform Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our container orchestration platforms powering next-generation AI/ML workloads. In this role, you will play a critical part in architecting and evolving our Kubernetes infrastructure across Azure and Google Cloud, directly contributing to the build and scale of our GenAI platform. This role blends deep technical expertise in Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure with strategic vision. You will work closely with AI/ML and Enterprise Platform Architects to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud-native platforms, accelerating the delivery of cutting-edge GenAI capabilities. This role can be performed on a hybrid basis onsite at a local CGI office within the United States. Your future duties and responsibilities: Platform Leadership: Lead the architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of Kubernetes clusters across production, staging, and development environments. Architecture & Strategy: Architect and maintain multi-cloud or hybrid Kubernetes environments (GKE, AKS, or self-managed). Standards & Best Practices: Collaborate with engineering teams to define platform standards, service deployment models, and cloud-native best practices. Automation: Drive the adoption of GitOps, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and modern cloud-native tooling. Security & Compliance: Implement enterprise-grade security within Kubernetes, including RBAC, network policies, and PodSecurityStandards. Observability: Design and implement robust logging, monitoring, and observability solutions. Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers in platform engineering principles and Kubernetes excellence. Operational Excellence: Optimize infrastructure for cost, performance, and availability; participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and capacity planning. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Kubernetes Expertise: 5 years of experience with Kubernetes in enterprise or large-scale environments, including managing production workloads at scale. Cloud Proficiency: 3 years of experience in cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, or AWS) with a strong grasp of cloud-native patterns. Infrastructure-as-Code: Strong command of tools such as Terraform and Helm. CI/CD & GitOps: Expertise in pipelines and tools (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab). Azure Networking: Deep experience with VNET peering, Azure App Gateway, Load Balancers, Traffic Manager, VPN Gateways, and ExpressRoute. Identity & Directory Services: Functional knowledge of DNS, Active Directory, ADFS, and Certificate Authorities. Containerization: In-depth knowledge of Docker and container lifecycle management. Performance & Scaling: Extensive experience in infrastructure capacity planning, performance tuning, and scaling techniques. Monitoring Stacks: Proficiency with tools like SigNoz, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, Datadog, or New Relic. Scripting: Excellent programming skills in Python, Go, or Bash. Business Operations: Familiarity with licensing/subscription vehicles (Microsoft Enterprise Agreements or CSP). Preferred Qualifications Certifications: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). Service Mesh: Experience with Istio, Linkerd, or Consul. Policy Engines: Familiarity with OPA/Gatekeeper or Kyverno. Database Management: Experience with self-managed PostgreSQL is a significant plus. Advanced Networking: Experience managing multi-tenant or federated Kubernetes environments. Compliance: Background in security frameworks such as SOC2, HIPAA, or HITRUST. Professional Attributes Ownership Mentality: A proactive "builder" mindset with a high degree of accountability. Leadership: Proven ability to lead projects from design to implementation and mentor technical teams. Communication: Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts. Problem Solver: Analytical mindset focused on platform reliability and high performance. 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 $90,700.00 - $194,000.00. 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 Skills: Cloud Native Development Google Cloud Platform Kubernetes 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. 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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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