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: Lead Analyst - PostgreSQL
Position: Lead Analyst - PostgreSQL
Experience: 8 - 10 Years
Category: IT Infrastructure
Main location: Chennai/Bangalore
Position ID: J0426-2090
Mandatory Skills and Experience:
Hands-on experience with database standards and end user applications.
Experience on PG version – PG 12, PG 13, PG 14 & PG 15
Excellent knowledge of PG RDBMS (all versions) architecture & design.
Excellent knowledge of Architecture, Backup, Recovery (PITTR), Replication & Performance Tuning concepts.
Experience in Backup and Recovery using PG_DUMP and PG_DUMPALL
Experience in setting up WAL archiving, Point in Time Recovery
Hands-on experience of using tools/extensions – REPMGR, PGBACKREST, pg_repack, pg_crypto, pg_audit, Data Wrapper, pg_bouncer,
Good understanding of configuration files such as Pg_hba.Conf, Postgresql.Conf (with knowledge on Parameter values)
Scripting knowledge using Ansible and SHELL
Proficient in troubleshooting & solving complex performance problems.
Proficient in managing Patching, Upgrades & Migrations.
Proficient in monitoring & performance analysis through open source tools
Experience in handling Disaster Recovery tests & exercises.
Certifications and experience of managing RDS for PostgreSQL on AWS
Experience in working on a large-scale environment (at least 1000 + databases with bigger sizes).
Working experience in banking domain (preferred).
Expert knowledge of ITIL processes around Incident, Problem, Change, Quality Management and CSI.
Exceptional coordination, communication and interpersonal skills to work across global teams and clients.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, diagnose and assess problems; work with global stakeholders to derive tactical and long-term solutions as appropriate.
Demonstrable crisis management skills in a large, globally distributed environment.
Experience working with or in an automated operation environment
Experience managing operations on core & cloud-based infra environments – ‘AaS platform' experience ideal.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience:
Certifications and experience of managing RDS for PostgreSQL on AWS
Hands-on experience of using tools/extensions – REPMGR, PGBACKREST, pg_repack, pg_crypto, pg_audit, Data Wrapper, pg_bouncer
Good understanding of configuration files such as Pg_hba.Conf, Postgresql.Conf.
Experienced in backup and recovery using PG_DUMP and PG_DUMPALL, setting up WAL archiving, Point in Time Recovery
Experience in Ansible, Shell / Perl / Python Scripting
Proficient in managing Patching, Upgrades & Migrations.
Proficient in monitoring & performance analysis through open source tools
Life at CGI:
It 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.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
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.
