Join CGI, the technological backbone driving the Group’s digital transformation across the Americas.
At the heart of our infrastructure, CGI ensures the performance, resilience, and innovation of our technology environments — from workstations and mobile devices to data centers, networks, end‑user services, and market data management.
With the expertise of its teams, CGI delivers 24/7 continuity, supports business lines in their transformation journeys, and provides reliable, modern, and innovative solutions tailored to the needs of our internal and external partners.
An environment where operational excellence, innovation, and collaboration shape the future.
Work monde: on site
Location: Montréal
Your future duties and responsibilities
Our goal is to deliver quality, cost-effective IT infrastructure services aligned to customer needs while effectively managing operational risks and providing value-added, innovative solutions.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Installation, configuration, management and maintenance of databases
- Responsible for database health, resiliency, performance tuning and optimization, operational control procedures, support and inventory
- Work closely with developers and application production support to provide technical help
- Participate in On-call, handle alerts and escalations during business hours and off-hours, including weekends and holidays on a rotational basis
- Setup and maintain Database backup and recovery procedures
- Provide technical documentation
- Support and implement database changes, ensure quality of the changes
- Perform capacity planning for the databases
- Implement and help other team members with group/team strategy
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
Profile
- Experience working in a large, 7x24, Investment Bank
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, disciplined, professional, and a team player able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to present and explain technical information
- Database management experience, including installation, maintenance, migration/upgrades, and database refreshes
- Database architectural knowledge
Experience Needed
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
- Languages: English, French*
- 6+ years hands-on experience on MSSQL (2016-2022)
- 2+ years hands-on experience on Postgres
- 3+ years hands-on experience on Oracle (19c, 12c) databases on Unix/Linux
- 1+ years of development experience
- Experience handling large databases
- Experience with the Oracle Optimizer plans and hints
- Experience with MSSQL performance tuning
- Experience with building automation tools or APIs using Python
- Experience with shell scripting and Linux script development
Technical Skills
SQL Server / Oracle:
- MSSQL 2016–2022, Cluster, AlwaysOn, Postgres, Oracle 19C
- RAC, ASM, DataGuard, RMAN, Oracle Enterprise Manager
- Unix shell scripting, Linux Operating system
- Windows server operating system / cluster
- EMC-SAN technologies, Experience in Agile Methodology
Development:
- PowerShell knowledge
- Python knowledge
- Unix shell scripting
- Knowledge in Agile Methodology
Desired / Plus:
- MSSQL in Azure
- Oracle Exa@CC management
- GoldenGate
- Experience in other RDBMS (Cassandra, MongoDB, …)
Desired / Plus:
- Certification in Database administration
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, is required, as this role involves regular collaboration with colleagues and partners in North America.
Due to U.S. Federal Securities laws that may apply to this position, candidates may be required to undergo enhanced background screening, including fingerprint collection by a third-party vendor selected by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
Work mode: on site
Loc: Downtown Montreal
CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000–$135,00. This role is an existing vacancy.
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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.
At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
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