Senior Database Administrator

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 Job Description We are looking for a Senior Oracle Database Administrator to join Kyndryl's Applications, Data & AI (ADAI) practice, supporting critical database transformation, migration, high availability, and disaster recovery initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience executing Oracle database migrations, administering mission-critical environments, and implementing resilient architectures based on Oracle RAC and Data Guard. This role requires direct involvement in migration execution, production cutovers, DR testing, troubleshooting, and operational support across complex enterprise environments. Who You Are Essential Qualifications 5+ years of experience administering Oracle Database in enterprise environments. Strong expertise in Oracle Database installation, configuration, patching, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting. Proven hands-on experience executing Oracle migrations using RMAN, Data Pump, and Transportable Tablespaces. Experience with cross-platform, cross-version, homogeneous, and heterogeneous migrations. Strong experience implementing and administering Oracle RAC, ASM, and Grid Infrastructure. Strong experience implementing and operating Oracle Data Guard, including Switchover, Failover, and DR testing. Advanced Linux administration skills. Experience with performance analysis, AWR/ADDM reports, and post-migration optimization. Strong Bash, SQL, and PL/SQL scripting skills. Experience validating migration success, data integrity, object consistency, permissions, and operational readiness. Experience creating migration runbooks, DR procedures, and supporting critical production windows. Preferred Skills Oracle GoldenGate. OCI, AWS, or Azure database environments. Oracle licensing knowledge. Experience in 24x7 critical environments. Oracle certifications (OCP, RAC, Data Guard, OCI). 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,