Senior Cloud Engineer (SQL Server/Azure SQL)

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 Your Role: As a Microsoft SQL Server Administrator, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, deployment, maintenance, and security of SQL Server databases within an enterprise environment. You will safeguard the high availability, data integrity, and peak performance of mission-critical systems through continuous database monitoring, proactive tuning, and robust disaster recovery planning, ensuring uninterrupted support for core business operations. What you will do: Manage SQL Server Instances: Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances across Development, Test, and Production environments, including managing database objects, schemas, and configurations. Execute Upgrades and Migrations: Plan and perform database upgrades, migrations, and regular patching activities to keep systems secure and up to date. Optimize Database Performance: Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, tune queries and indexes, and perform capacity planning and resource optimization to ensure high stability. Implement HA/DR Solutions: Design and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies while implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions like Always On, clustering, replication, and log shipping. Provide 24/7 Production Support: Troubleshoot complex database issues, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), manage production incidents to meet SLAs, and participate in on-call rotations. Enforce Database Security: Implement and maintain security policies, user roles, access controls, encryption, and auditing to ensure strict compliance with security standards. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with developers, infrastructure, and application support teams to assist with deployments, release management, and application performance tuning. Drive Standards and Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior DBAs, create and maintain comprehensive database documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams, and enforce best practices. Your Future at Kyndryl As an Application Consultant at Kyndryl you will join the Kyndryl Consultant Profession, working with other Kyndryl Consultants, Architects, Project Managers, and cross-functional Technical Subject Matter Experts - presenting unlimited opportunities with unmatched support through our investment in your learning, training, and career growth. 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 Skills & Experience 7-10+ years of experience in SQL Server DBA roles (enterprise systems). Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022). Proficiency in T-SQL, indexing, query optimisation, Backup & recovery models, HA/DR technologies (Always On, clustering, replication). Experience with SSIS and SSRS. Performance tuning and diagnostics. Windows Server environment. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work in 24×7 production support environment. Preferred Technical and Professional Experience Master Degree & any relevant certification. 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