Database Administrator (PostgreSQL & SQL Server)

SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) with PostgreSQL Knowledge

Position Description
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
Job Title: Database Administrator (PostgreSQL & SQL Server)
Position: Senior Software Engineer
Experience: 4-8 years
Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Shift: General Shift
Main location: Chennai & Mumbai
Position ID: J0925-1712

Employment Type: Full Time
Education Qualification: Any graduation or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Position Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled PostgreSQL DBA with strong hands-on experience in administering and optimizing PostgreSQL databases across multiple environments. Additional exposure to Oracle or SQL Server will be considered an advantage. The role involves database administration, performance tuning, automation, and supporting migrations in both on-premises and cloud (Azure/AWS) environments.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Administer and maintain PostgreSQL databases across development, testing, and production environments.
• Install, configure, and upgrade PostgreSQL database servers.
• Ensure database security, user access management, and compliance with best practices.
• Manage PostgreSQL PaaS services on Azure.
• Perform performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
• Implement and manage backup, restore, disaster recovery, and high availability strategies.
• Execute database and schema refresh activities on on-premises and Azure PaaS services.
• Support database migrations and conversions between SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with development teams to design efficient schemas, indexes, triggers, and stored procedures.
• Manage tablespaces and roles effectively.
• Automate routine DBA tasks using pgAdmin or scripting tools.
• Monitor and analyze database performance using tools such as pg_stat_statements.
• Stay updated with emerging database technologies, security patches, and industry best practices.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL.
• At least 2 years of experience managing Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server in production.
• Strong command of T-SQL and PL/pgSQL.
• Experience with database migration tools (AWS DMS, ora2pg, pgloader).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and managed database services (Azure SQL).
• Solid understanding of indexing, partitioning, and query execution plans.

Technical Skills

• Experience working in Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration of database changes in DevOps workflows.
• Familiarity with database monitoring tools.
• Certifications in PostgreSQL, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL Server are a plus.

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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.