PostgreSQL DBA

Who We AreAt Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The RoleAre 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.As a Software Engineering - Developer at Kyndryl, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge software solutions. Your work will play a critical role in our business offering, your code will deliver value to our customers faster than ever before, and your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be critical in ensuring the success of our products.Using design documentation and functional programming specifications, you will be responsible for implementing identified components. You will ensure that implemented components are appropriately documented, unit-tested, and ready for integration into the final product. You will have the opportunity to architect the solution, test the code, and deploy and build a CI/CD pipeline for it.As a valued member of our team, you will provide work estimates for assigned development work, and guide features, functional objectives, or technologies being built for interested parties. Your contributions will have a significant impact on our products' success, and you will be part of a team that is passionate about innovation, creativity, and excellence. Above all else, you will have the freedom to drive innovation and take ownership of your work while honing your problem-solving, collaboration, and automation skills. Together, we can make a difference in the world of cloud-based managed services.Your Future at KyndrylThe 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 AreYou’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 ExperienceRole / Job Summary: Postgres is accountable & responsible for handling global database operations. Candidates must be willing to work in rotational shifts(24*7).Location: BangaloreYears of Experience: 6 – 8 yearsKey ResponsibilitiesOwn 24* 7 database support; handling incidents, requests, problems & changes.Handle on-call database support during weekends & out of business hours.Own & deliver various client & infra projects.Plan & deliver various projects around database patching, upgrades & migrations.Management of various tools/scripts being used for databases.Managing Primary DBA roles for multiple applications.Contribution towards automation of recurrent tasks.Ticket reduction through problem management.Manage disaster recovery tests & exercises.Identify & deliver various POCs (Proof of concepts) for latest RDBMS features, open source & new technologies.Work closely with application teams to provide solutions across various requirements & problems.Proactively identify the problems and provide solutions to avoid incidents & application outages.Work with other infra teams to optimize databases performance and reduce incidents probability.Mandatory Skills and Experience:Proven working experience as an PostgreSQL Database administrator.Working knowledge across multiple infrastructure components with strong experience on the database perimeter.Hands-on experience with database standards and end user applications.Excellent knowledge of PG RDBMS (all versions) architecture & design.Excellent knowledge of PostgreSQL DBA with Backup, recovery, replication & performance tuning concepts.Proficient in Backup & recovery, Securityin troubleshooting & solving complex performance problems.Proficient in PG Database Patching, Upgrades & Migrations.Proficient in monitoring & performance analysis through open source toolsExperience in handling Disaster Recovery tests & exercises.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 operations environmentExperience managing operations on core & cloud-based infra environments – ‘AaS platform’ experience ideal.Preferred Education, Skills and Experience:Experience supporting operations in an ‘As a Service Platform’ environmentExperience in Shell / Perl / Python ScriptingExperience supporting Open Source RDBMS (PostgreSQL / MongoDB / MySQL)Undergraduate degree (mandatory)Postgraduate degree (preferred)ITIL Foundation / Intermediate/expert certification

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What You Can ExpectWith state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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