Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The Role
Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Then there’s a good chance you will love being a part of our Software Engineering – Development team at Kyndryl, where you will be able to see the immediate value of your work.
We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer with strong expertise in Sybase database administration and engineering to support a Banking client. The role is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security, scalability, and operational stability of Sybase database platforms supporting business-critical banking workloads. Secondary expertise in Microsoft SQL Server is required to support ancillary applications and integrated banking systems.
The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience managing enterprise-scale Sybase environments within highly regulated financial institutions. The role involves database administration, performance tuning, capacity planning, automation, backup and recovery, production support, and collaboration with application and infrastructure teams to ensure optimal database operations.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and support Sybase ASE database environments hosting critical banking and treasury applications.
- Perform installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of Sybase database platforms.
- Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal system operation.
- Analyze and resolve database-related incidents, performance bottlenecks, locking issues, and production outages.
- Perform database performance tuning through query optimization, indexing strategies, and resource utilization analysis.
- Manage database backup, recovery, restoration, and disaster recovery processes.
- Ensure database environments meet recovery point objectives (RPO) and recovery time objectives (RTO).
- Support application teams during deployments, releases, upgrades, and production changes.
- Design and implement database maintenance plans, housekeeping activities, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Administer user access, database security, authentication, and authorization controls in accordance with banking security policies.
- Implement database monitoring, alerting, and proactive health checks to minimize service disruptions.
- Perform capacity planning, storage management, and growth forecasting for database environments.
- Support database replication, high availability, clustering, and failover configurations where applicable.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for database administration and operational activities.
- Provide secondary support for Microsoft SQL Server environments and related database services.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, application, middleware, and security teams to resolve cross-functional issues.
- Support audit reviews, compliance assessments, and regulatory requirements for database platforms.
- Maintain database documentation, operational procedures, recovery plans, and technical standards.
- Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) activities and implement preventive actions for recurring issues.
- Provide L2/L3 production support and participate in on-call support rotations as required.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to database reliability, performance, automation, and operational excellence.
Your Future at Kyndryl
The career path ahead is full of exciting opportunities to grow and advance within the job family. With dedication and hard work, you can climb the ladder to higher bands, achieving coveted positions such as Principal Engineer or Vice President of Software. These roles not only offer the chance to inspire and innovate, but also bring with them a sense of pride and accomplishment for having reached the pinnacle of your career in the software industry.
Who You Are
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Technical and Professional Experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 6+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Engineer, Database Administrator, or Platform Engineer supporting enterprise database environments.
Strong expertise in Sybase ASE database administration, configuration, and performance tuning.
Proven experience managing production Sybase environments in banking, financial services, or other mission-critical industries.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration and support.
Strong experience with database installation, upgrades, patch management, and migration activities.
Hands-on experience with database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
Expertise in SQL query optimization, indexing, execution plan analysis, and performance troubleshooting.
Experience supporting high-availability, replication, clustering, and failover database architectures.
Strong knowledge of database security, access controls, encryption, and compliance requirements.
Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems and database-related administration activities.
Proficiency in Shell Scripting, Korn Shell (ksh), PowerShell, or automation scripting tools.
Experience with database monitoring and performance management tools.
Knowledge of storage systems, server infrastructure, and platform engineering principles.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Familiarity with ITIL processes including Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management.
Experience supporting Temenos applications (Transact, T24, Kondor, Corona, or related platforms) is highly desirable.
Understanding of banking, treasury, payments, and financial services application ecosystems.
Experience working within highly regulated environments and supporting audit and compliance requirements.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively in geographically distributed teams supporting global banking operations.
Relevant certifications in Sybase, SQL Server, Database Administration, Cloud Platforms, or ITIL would be advantageous.
Being You
The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.
We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.
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