Position Description:
Company Profile:
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: Senior SQL Developer (SQL Server & SSIS)
Position: Senior Software Engineer
Experience: 7+ Years
Category: Software Development / Engineering
Shift: General Shift
Work Mode: Work from Office / Hybrid (as per business requirement)
Primary Location: India, Karnataka Bangalore / Tamil Nadu Chennai
CGI Office: Bangalore / Chennai
Employment Type: Full Time
We are looking for an experienced Senior SQL Developer with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and supporting enterprise database solutions, ETL processes, and data integration workflows.
The candidate should have strong experience in database development, performance tuning, query optimization, data migration, and production support. The role involves collaborating with application teams, business stakeholders, QA teams, and data engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing database solutions.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
SQL Server Development
Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server database objects including tables, stored procedures, functions, views, triggers, and indexes.
Develop efficient and scalable T-SQL solutions to support business applications and reporting requirements.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into optimized database solutions.
Develop reusable database components following SQL development best practices.
Database Performance Optimization
Optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects to improve application performance.
Analyze execution plans and perform query tuning activities.
Implement indexing strategies and database optimization techniques.
Monitor database performance and proactively identify performance bottlenecks.
ETL Development & Data Integration
Design, develop, and maintain SSIS packages for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL).
Build ETL workflows integrating data from multiple sources including databases, flat files, and external systems.
Implement data validation, cleansing, transformation, error handling, and logging mechanisms.
Monitor ETL jobs and troubleshoot failures to ensure timely data delivery.
Data Migration & Quality Management
Perform data migration activities across multiple systems and environments.
Validate and reconcile migrated data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Develop data quality checks and implement solutions to maintain data integrity.
Create and maintain technical documentation including data dictionaries and database specifications.
Production Support & Database Administration
Provide production support for database-related issues and ensure minimal business disruption.
Troubleshoot and resolve database errors, performance issues, and data-related incidents.
Manage SQL Server Agent jobs, scheduling, and automation activities.
Support database backup, recovery, and maintenance activities.
Collaboration & Delivery
Collaborate with application developers, QA teams, business analysts, and data engineers throughout the software development lifecycle.
Participate in requirement discussions, technical design reviews, and code reviews.
Follow Agile methodologies and participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and project ceremonies.
Maintain development standards and promote database best practices.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Technical Skills
7+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server development.
Strong expertise in T-SQL programming including:
Complex stored procedures
Functions
Triggers
CTEs
Window functions
Dynamic SQL
Strong experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) development.
Experience in SQL Server performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and execution plan analysis.
Hands-on experience with:
Data migration
Data transformation
Data cleansing
Data validation
Strong understanding of relational database concepts, normalization, and data modeling.
Experience with SQL Server Agent jobs, scheduling, and automation.
Knowledge of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
Experience with database development tools and version control systems such as Git, Azure DevOps, or TFS.
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
Exposure to Power BI reporting and analytics solutions.
Experience working with Azure SQL Database or Azure Data Services.
Knowledge of Azure Data Factory (ADF) and cloud-based data integration.
Experience with SQL Server 2016/2019/2022.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated database deployment processes.
Soft Skills
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
Good time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
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Skills:
- Amazon Web Services Cloud
- Communication
- Database
- DevOps
- Linux
- MySQL
- Telecommunications
What you can expect from us:
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.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
