CGI/HMRC Postgres Contract

Job Summary: This role is part of the PDM team responsible for all development and
maintenance of the physical data model. This includes management of all the databases that
the model resides within and some of the Azure data services (e.g DataBricks) that exist in
the ecosystem. The processes and technologies we are using is evolving so there will need
to be involved in working with the team to create and adapt designs, assisting the delivery
lead with refining team processes.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years experience with PostgresSQL and pgAdmin

• Strong problem-solving abilities using initiative to find innovative solutions
• Min 3 years’ experience creating and tuning complex SQL queries (e.g. self-
referencing hierarchies, KVP structures) including stored functions
• Experience of working with generic/abstract data models
• Minimum 1 year experience with data modelling tools (preferably Sparx)
• Experience creating and maintaining data and design artefacts
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment & work under pressure.
• Experience with working in a multi-vendor environment.
• Experience with MS SQL and/or Oracle an advantage

Nice to have skills/experience: Knowledge or experience of working in a SAFe Agile

environment, Experience with Microsoft Dataverse (advantageous)

Key responsibilities will include:

• Perform updates and changes to the physical data model
• Database maintenance and support activities
• Creating and updating Postgres functions (stored procedures)
• Be an SME on the PDM to become a trusted advisor to other teams that have data
requirements and translate these into database function(s)
• Collaborate with the PDM Data Architect to improve the PDM and surrounding
processes
• Support and mentor members of the physical data model team
• Work with the team to develop issues in Jira that are ready for development
• Working closely with the Logical Data Model (LDM) team on collaborative tasks and
helping keep both teams aligned
• Contribution to Data workshops with key stakeholders across business, data and
systems areas helping to formalise and document requirements. (Multi-Vendor
Environment).
• Development of data architecture and design artefacts aligned to VOA standards.
• Refining of SQL queries and functions to be more performant
• Assisting teams in data migrations activities
• Performing impact analysis on releases to pre-empt any issues these may cause
and performing releases post analysis

Travel required: Yes – HMRC office at Canary Wharf occasionally