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CGI Group
4.0
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Company Summary
CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. We are insights-driven and outcomes-based to help accelerate returns on your investments.
Overall Rating
4.0/5
based on 4.5k reviews

8% above
industry average

Highly rated for
Job security, Work-life balance, Company culture

Critically rated for
Promotions
Work Policy

Hybrid
89% employees reported

Monday to Friday
88% employees reported

Flexible timing
80% employees reported

No travel
69% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
295 employees reported
Cafeteria
240 employees reported
Health insurance
233 employees reported
Office gym
180 employees reported
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About CGI Group
Founded in1976 (49 yrs old)
India Employee Count10k-50k
Global Employee Count50k-1 Lakh
HeadquartersMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Office Locations
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Websitecgi.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries

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Founded in 1976, CGI is privileged to work with clients around the world to use technology to support the vital workings of society and create a better future for all. We build lasting, trusted relationships by embedding operations within your metro markets and working together to advance our shared communities. Our experts draw on a diverse global network to bring the right talent, innovation and scale to every engagement. Using a collaborative style and consultative approach, we help you achieve the highest returns on your digital investments.
With deep expertise in technologies and the industries we serve, our consultants help navigate complex challenges with practical solutions. We develop blueprints that map your industry’s operating architecture to our offering roadmap to ensure we customize and adapt solutions for your unique needs. As industry lines continue to blur, we also bring forward lessons learned and innovative solutions from our work across industries. Our secure and flexible end-to-end services include business and strategic IT consulting, systems integration, managed IT and business process services, and intellectual property (IP) solutions.
Business success isn't just about where you'll go and how you'll get there. It's also about who you'll team with. We are committed to making our story about you and your successful journey, serving as an insightful and resourceful partner. We are committed to driving engagements more accountably and responsively than any other company of our kind.
With deep expertise in technologies and the industries we serve, our consultants help navigate complex challenges with practical solutions. We develop blueprints that map your industry’s operating architecture to our offering roadmap to ensure we customize and adapt solutions for your unique needs. As industry lines continue to blur, we also bring forward lessons learned and innovative solutions from our work across industries. Our secure and flexible end-to-end services include business and strategic IT consulting, systems integration, managed IT and business process services, and intellectual property (IP) solutions.
Business success isn't just about where you'll go and how you'll get there. It's also about who you'll team with. We are committed to making our story about you and your successful journey, serving as an insightful and resourceful partner. We are committed to driving engagements more accountably and responsively than any other company of our kind.
Mission: CGI’s mission is to help our clients with professional services of outstanding quality, competence, and objectivity, delivering the best solutions to fully satisfy client objectives in information technology, business processes, and management. This statement describes CGI’s purpose, as well as our ambition and values.
Vision: Our vision is to be a world class IT and business process services leader helping our clients succeed.
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CGI Group won India’s Largest Employee Choice Awards in Large Companies Category.
#5 Top Rated Company for Women
#2 Top Rated IT/ITES Company
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Overall Rating
4.0/5
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Category Ratings
4.1
Job security
4.1
Work-life balance
4.0
Company culture
3.7
Skill development
3.7
Work satisfaction
3.4
Salary
3.2
Promotions
CGI Group is rated 4.0 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 4.5k company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at CGI Group
based on 4.3k reviews
4.0
Rated by 1.2k Women
Rated 4.2 for Job security and 4.0 for Work-life balance
4.0
Rated by 3.1k Men
Rated 4.1 for Work-life balance and 4.1 for Job security
Work Policy at CGI Group
based on 634 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
89%
Work from office
9%
Permanent work from home
2%
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Overall Rating | 4.0/5 based on 4.5k reviews | 3.6/5 based on 38.8k reviews | 3.7/5 based on 88.7k reviews | 3.7/5 based on 52.5k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Work-life balance Job security Company culture | Job security | Job security Work-life balance | Job security |
Critically Rated for | Promotions | Salary Promotions Work satisfaction | Promotions Salary Work satisfaction | Promotions Salary |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 89% employees reported | Hybrid 85% employees reported | Work from office 80% employees reported | Hybrid 61% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 1.2k women | 3.7 Good rated by 11.6k women | 3.8 Good rated by 25.7k women | 3.8 Good rated by 15k women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 3.1k men | 3.6 Good rated by 24.6k men | 3.6 Good rated by 57.9k men | 3.7 Good rated by 35.1k men |
Job security | 4.1 Good | 4.1 Good | 4.5 Good | 3.8 Good |
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CGI Group Salaries
CGI Group salaries have received with an average score of 3.4 out of 5 by 4.5k employees.
Software Engineer
(8.1k salaries)
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
Senior Software Engineer
(7.2k salaries)
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₹6.1 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr
Lead Analyst
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₹9.9 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
Associate Software Engineer
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr
Senior Test Engineer
(1.2k salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
System Engineer
(1.2k salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr
Associate Consultant
(1.1k salaries)
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
Software Developer
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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr
Senior Systems Engineer
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₹5.3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
Test Engineer
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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
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Future-Proofing Global Trade Finance: Q&A With CGI Financial Services’ Frank Tezzi
- Banks can utilize SaaS applications to meet evolving client needs and reduce IT overhead.
- CGI addresses the evolving regulatory landscape in trade finance by adding new capabilities and integrating with fintech partners.
- Basel III poses challenges for global trade banks, leading to a shift in business models and increased focus on efficiency and risk distribution.
- CGI's SaaS offering, CGI Trade360, has successful go-lives and its key contributors to success are consistent implementation delivery, extensive trade market practice experience, and a holistic partnership approach with clients.
Global Finance Magazine | 5 Feb, 2025

TSX Surges as BoC Lowers Rate
- The TSX index gained 53.85 points to conclude Wednesday at 25,473.30.
- The Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight rate to 3%, with the Bank Rate at 3.25% and the deposit rate at 2.95%.
- In corporate news, consulting services firm CGI reported first-quarter revenue below estimates.
- Nvidia shares tumbled 5% after reports of potential curbing of chip sales to China.
Baystreet | 30 Jan, 2025

Goliath, Alamos, Almonty at 52-Week Highs on News
- Goliath Resources Limited (V.GOT) reached a new 52-week high of $1.83 on Wednesday, following an agreement with McEwen Mining Inc.
- Alamos Gold Inc. (T.AGI) achieved a new 52-week high of $29.61 on Wednesday after receiving approval for the Puerto Del Aire project.
- Almonty Industries Inc. (T.AII) hit a new 52-week high of $1.25 on Wednesday due to an exclusive offtake agreement with SeAH M&S.
- CGI Inc. (T.GIB.A) reached a new 52-week high of $165.86 on Wednesday after signing a share purchase agreement to acquire BJSS.
Baystreet | 30 Jan, 2025

TSX Hits 7-Week High After Rate Cut
- Canada's main stock index, TSX, reached a 7-week high after the Bank of Canada cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point.
- TSX index rose 69.35 points to 25,488.80 with mining shares leading the way.
- The Canadian dollar dipped by 0.24 cents at 69.20 cents U.S. after the rate cut.
- In corporate news, consulting firm CGI reported first-quarter revenue below estimates while MDA Space fell to the bottom of TSX.
Baystreet | 30 Jan, 2025

TSX Opens Higher Ahead of BoC Rate Word
- Canada's main stock index opens higher as investors await interest rate decisions and comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada.
- The Bank of Canada reduces its overnight rate target to 3%.
- CGI, a consulting services firm, reports Q1 revenue below estimates. CGI shares rise 1.8%.
- Stocks on Wall Street show little change as investors focus on the Federal Reserve interest rate decision and upcoming earnings reports from Big Tech.
Baystreet | 29 Jan, 2025

Fed, BoC Decisions Due Next Week
- Next week, the key economic events in the U.S. include new home sales, durable-goods orders, and consumer confidence reports.
- Featured earnings in the U.S. include AT&T, Brown & Brown, and Nucor Corp among others.
- In Canada, featured earnings include Canada Nickel Company, Galiano Gold Inc., CGI Inc., and Methanex Corporation.
- The Bank of Canada will announce its interest rate decision next week, and featured earnings in Canada include High Tide Inc., Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, and Canada Goose Holdings Inc.
Baystreet | 25 Jan, 2025

CGI Java Developer Interview
- A friend recently appeared for a CGI interview for a Senior Java Developer role.
- The hiring process was smooth and the recruiter scheduled the technical round of interview for the next day.
- The interviewer asked several technical questions related to Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and SQL.
Medium | 9 Jan, 2025

Chorus at 52-Week High on News
- Chorus Aviation Inc. (T.CHR) hits a new 52-week high of $3.43 as it completes the sale of its Regional Aircraft Leasing segment
- Multiple companies hit new 52-week highs, including Netramark Holdings Inc., AtkinsRéalis Group Inc., Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., Bank of Montreal, Cogeco Communications Inc., Cameco Corporation, Cogeco Inc., Cineplex Inc., Celestica Inc., Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce, Capital Power Corporation, Direct Communication Solutions, Inc., Demesne Resources Ltd., Definity Financial Corporation, Dividend Growth Split Corp., Dominion Lending Centres Inc., Dividend Select 15 Corp., Emera Incorporated, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, GFL Environmental Inc., CGI Inc., Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd., and GOAT Industries Ltd.
- No specific news stories are available for the companies hitting 52-week highs
Baystreet | 6 Dec, 2024

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CGI Group FAQs
When was CGI Group founded?
CGI Group was founded in 1976. The company has been operating for 49 years primarily in the IT Services & Consulting sector.
Where is the CGI Group headquarters located?
CGI Group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.
How many employees does CGI Group have in India?
CGI Group currently has more than 19,000+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in CGI Group based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does CGI Group have good work-life balance?
CGI Group has a work-life balance rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 4,400+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 76% employees rated CGI Group 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read CGI Group work-life balance reviews for more details
Is CGI Group good for career growth?
Career growth at CGI Group is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.2. 24% employees rated CGI Group 3 or below, while 76% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading CGI Group promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in CGI Group?
Working at CGI Group comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for job security, work life balance and company culture. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 4,400+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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