Senior Database Developer (PostgreSQL)

Position Description

If you’re at home managing complex datasets and AI systems, your intelligence could help drive our digital revolution. Our Senior Database Engineers are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee.

We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. We are happy to discuss remote or hybrid working.

Your future duties and responsibilities

As a PostgreSQL developer you'll join a collaborative team working on migrating a very large Oracle 11gR1 database and PL/SQL code to PostgreSQL in AWS Cloud. The role sits on one of our flagship accounts with a key client and this is a business critical role for the engagement. The role provides a great opportunity for you to work on a project that has a positive impact on UK citizens' lives, and helping to keep everyone safe.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

You’ll join a collaborative team working on the design components of systems code, document changes, follow established processes and conduct unit testing. Ensure adherence to secure coding standards and best practices.

Relevant commercial experience:

PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL development experience Oracle PL/SQL Code conversion of PL/SQL to PL/pgSQL Data Migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL PostgreSQL Performance Tuning

Desired skills:

AWS Cloud Services Code Migration Tools Data Migration Tools Git

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Insights you can act on

While technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.

When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees “members” because they are CGI shareholders and owners, and, as owners, we enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today—one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where everyone belongs, and we collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI—where your ideas and actions make a difference.

Key Skills

• SQL
• PostgreSQL