CGI · 3 hours ago
Senior Database Engineer – Distributed Data Systems, Automation & Cloud Modernization
Westlake, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $172K/yr
6+ years expCGI is seeking a Senior Database Engineer with expertise in modernizing enterprise-scale data platforms. This role involves designing, optimizing, and modernizing critical data systems to enhance performance, data quality, and platform reliability.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize complex SQL queries, PL/SQL packages, stored procedures, triggers, and functions
Perform deep dive performance tuning using execution plans, indexing strategies, partitioning, and advanced Oracle features
Analyze query patterns, data access paths, and workload characteristics to improve throughput and latency
Implement data integrity, referential constraints, and schema evolution strategies for high volume systems
Build automation frameworks using Shell, Python, or similar scripting languages
Automate database deployments, schema migrations, data refreshes, and validation workflows
Develop internal tools to streamline developer productivity, reduce manual operations, and improve reliability
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines for database centric components
Design and maintain ETL workflows using Informatica or comparable tools
Optimize data ingestion, transformation, and distribution across upstream and downstream systems
Implement data quality checks, reconciliation logic, and error handling frameworks
Support batch, near real time, and event driven data movement patterns
Contribute to cloud migration strategies across AWS, or Azure
Support modernization of legacy data flows into cloud native equivalents
Work with cloud storage, managed databases, and serverless compute patterns
Apply cloud security, IAM, encryption, and compliance best practices
Diagnose and resolve complex issues across production and non-production environments
Perform root cause analysis on performance bottlenecks, data inconsistencies, and integration failures
Enhance observability through logs, metrics, alerts, and dashboards
Participate in on call rotations and incident response processes
Qualification
Required
6+ years of hands-on database engineering experience in enterprise environments
Deep proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, query optimization, and performance tuning
Strong scripting experience (Shell, Python, or similar) with a focus on automation
Experience with Informatica or other ETL/ELT platforms
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and cloud ready data architectures
Understanding of distributed systems, data modeling, and high availability patterns
Experience supporting large scale, high volume transactional systems
Strong debugging, triage, and problem-solving skills across complex environments
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
Benefits
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
Company
CGI
CGI is an IT and business consulting services firm that offers consulting, cyber security, cloud, and IT services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2024-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $550.87M
1998-10-06IPO
Leadership Team
François Boulanger
President and Chief Executive Officer at CGI
Raymond McMann
VP, Global Oil & Gas Industry
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