SQL Developer

SQL DeveloperCGI is seeking a highly skilled SQL Developer with deep expertise in PostgreSQL and MySQL to manage, optimize, and scale our database architecture. In this role, you will be responsible for designing relational database solutions, developing efficient database code, and building robust ETL data pipelines. Additionally, you will bridge the gap between our structured systems and non relational data environments by bringing a foundational familiarity with NoSQL technologies like MongoDB. You will collaborate closely with software engineering and data teams to ensure high performance, data integrity, and cross platform availability.***This position is located in our Fairfax, VA or Lafayette, LA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable***Your Future Duties And Responsibilities:Database Design & Development: Build and maintain scalable relational schemas, tables, views, and constraints across both PostgreSQL and MySQL environments. Advanced Scripting: Write and optimize highly complex queries, triggers, CTEs, and stored procedures/routines tailored to dialect specific features (e.g., PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL). ETL Pipeline Engineering: Design, implement, and monitor robust ETL/ELT data pipelines to extract data from disparate sources, transform it for business logic, and load it into target analytical databases or data warehouses. Performance Tuning & Optimization: Conduct query optimization, configure execution plans, manage indexing strategies (such as B Tree, GIN, or Hash indexes in PostgreSQL), and resolve deadlocks or database bottlenecks. Hybrid Data Collaboration: Support the integration of relational data systems with document oriented stores, utilizing your familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB for unstructured or semi structured data workflows. Data Integrity & Security: Establish data security protocols, manage user roles and permissions, and collaborate on backup strategies to ensure disaster recovery readiness.Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role:Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). RDBMS Expertise: Strong, hands on production experience engineering databases with PostgreSQL and MySQL. ETL Proficiency: Proven experience building data pipelines using ETL tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Talend, AWS Glue) or custom scripting languages. NoSQL Familiarity: Conceptual and practical understanding of NoSQL database architecture, specifically MongoDB, including basic querying and JSON/BSON document structures. Tooling: Proficiency with database management utilities such as pgAdmin or MySQL Workbench alongside version control systems like Git. Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical skills with a proven track record of diagnosing complex data performance anomalies and tuning slow running queries.Skills:GITMongoDBWhat 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. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.