Is CGI a good company to work for as a Developer?

Developer professionals working at CGI have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 2,422 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of CGI employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Developer Jobs at CGI now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Developer interview questions at CGI .

Does CGI pay Developer employees well?

Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at CGI with 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 2,422 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Developer salaries at CGI.

How happy are Developer professionals working at CGI?

73% of Developer employees at CGI would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 2% in the past 12 months. Developer professionals have also rated CGI with a 4.1 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 3.6 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CGI?

Software Engineer (2111) , Consultant (1543) , Senior Consultant (1418) , Senior Software Engineer (1100) , Business Analyst (539) , Lead Analyst (454) , Associate Software Engineer (450) , Software Developer (432) , IT Consultant (292) , Director (236) , Project Manager (218) , Associate Consultant (170) , Systems Engineer (157) , Manager (124) , Senior Business Analyst (110)

What are the pros of working at CGI according to real employee reviews?

"1. Good work life balance: usually can get off work on time and no calls on weekends." ((in 2179 reviews)); "Good benefits and easy to get onto service desk for a first step into an IT career" ((in 760 reviews)); "The people that you work closely with are often great people and fun to be around." ((in 722 reviews)); "Working from home often is a very good culture and allows me to be more flexible." ((in 711 reviews)); "Work culture is good........you don't need to sit on desk for 9 hours." ((in 591 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CGI according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary for the average technical positions (developers and IT consultants) compared to other similar companies in Lisbon." ((in 1145 reviews)); "Management is poor and not communicate very well to employees" ((in 768 reviews)); "No structured salary for different job groups Pay scale is low as compared to other organizations in market" ((in 569 reviews)); "but if you are under a bad manager then your hikes will not be good." ((in 333 reviews)); "No training for new hires and ongoing training consists of access to a portal with online classes of poor quality." ((in 185 reviews))

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3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(2,422 total reviews)

François Boulanger

83% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Developer employees have rated CGI with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,422 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Developer professionals have a good working experience there. CGI is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.5 stars).

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4.0

Jul 9, 2026

Great learning opportunities, but outdated technology

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots to learn and room to grow. Moved from graduate to a team lead over 5 years

Cons

Technology is dated and no sign of improving. This was ultimately the reason for leaving

5.0

Jul 8, 2026

Positive work environment but low pay and growth potential

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance with enough personal time outside of work. A peaceful work environment that supports mental well-being.

Cons

Compensation is low compared to the workload and expectations. Salary increments are negligible, with very limited financial growth over time.

5.0

Jul 7, 2026

Great work-life balance with no downsides noted

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It has Great work life balance

Cons

There is no cons as of now

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