MSSQL Database Engineer

Overview

Preferred Location: Bangalore/Chennai

Skills: Below is the JD for MSSQL requirement.

Strong administration experience in Microsoft SQL Server (On-Prem, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance).

Design and manage High Availability & DR solutions (AlwaysOn AG, FCI, Log Shipping, Geo-replication).

Monitor and optimize performance (I/O latency, wait stats, TempDB, blocking, indexing, query tuning).

Manage backup, restore, and DR testing aligned to RPO/RTO requirements.

Hands-on experience with Azure PaaS networking (VNet, Private Endpoints) and Azure monitoring tools.

Implement database security (RBAC, TDE, Always Encrypted, Auditing, Entra ID integration). Develop automation using PowerShell, T-SQL, SQL Agent, and Azure Automation.

Perform capacity planning, storage optimization, and support cost governance initiatives. Handle P1/P2 incidents, conduct RCA, and provide production stabilization support.

Behavioural Competencies :

Proven experience of delivering process efficiencies and improvements

Clear and fluent English (both verbal and written)

Ability to build and maintain efficient working relationships with remote teams

Demonstrate ability to take ownership of and accountability for relevant products and services

Ability to plan, prioritize and complete your own work, whilst remaining a team player

Willingness to engage with and work in other technologies

CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

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.