Senior Database Engineer - Distributed Data Systems, Automation & Cloud Modernization

Senior Database Engineer – Distributed Data Systems, Automation & Cloud Modernization

Position Description
CGI is seeking to hire a Sr. Database Engineer experienced in Modernizing enterprise scale data platforms that support millions of customers. This role requires engineers who understand not just SQL, but the full lifecycle of distributed data systems, automation, performance tuning, and cloud native transformation.

As a Senior Database Engineer, you’ll design, optimize, and modernize the mission‑critical data backbone powering large‑scale record‑keeping and representative‑facing applications. Your work across database engineering, ETL pipelines, scripting, automation frameworks, and cloud‑ready architectures will directly influence system performance, data quality, platform reliability, and the organization’s ability to modernize at scale—supporting essential financial and protection services relied on every day.

This is a hands‑on, highly technical role where your expertise shapes the future of enterprise data platforms and delivers measurable, real‑world impact.

This role is based in Westlake, TX in a hybrid working model.

Your future duties and responsibilities
Database Engineering & Performance Optimization
. 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

Automation, Scripting & Tooling
. 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

ETL, Data Pipelines & Integration
. 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

Cloud Native Data Modernization
. 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

Production Engineering & Reliability
. 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

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
. 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

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
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Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $77,800.00 - $172,400.00

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. 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

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.