Senior Database Administrator

Kyndryl

. Participate in the technical assessment of an estate of approximately 1,700 databases .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeMadrid • SpainSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in database administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting across various platforms, with a strong focus on risk identification, remediation, and modernization initiatives. Proficient in scripting and automation to enhance database management processes and improve operational efficiency.

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Database AdministrationPerformance TuningSQL, T-SQL, or PL/SQLCloud Database ExperienceScripting and Automation

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Hard Skills

Database AssessmentBackup and RecoveryHigh Availability and Disaster RecoveryCapacity PlanningConfiguration AnalysisDatabase Lifecycle ManagementRisk IdentificationDatabase ModernizationOracle DatabaseMicrosoft SQL Server

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

PowerShellBashPythonMicrosoft AzureAWSOracle Cloud Infrastructure

Industry Keywords

Large-Scale Enterprise EnvironmentsDatabase PlatformsDatabase Inventory AnalysisStandards and Best PracticesTechnical Reports

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudMS SQL ServerMySQLOraclePostgresPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the technical assessment of an estate of approximately 1,700 databases
Perform discovery, inventory, and characterization of database platforms
Analyze database versions, configurations, lifecycle status, and operational health
Identify risks and improvement opportunities related to performance, capacity, availability, backup and recovery, high availability and disaster recovery, security, monitoring, versions, obsolescence, and best-practice adherence
Analyze large volumes of data and identify patterns and trends
Define technical recommendations and action plans
Classify and prioritize databases based on risk, criticality, and remediation requirements
Participate in remediation, modernization, and rationalization initiatives
Perform advanced database administration and troubleshooting
Participate in upgrades, migrations, consolidations, and cross-platform database movements
Analyze complex performance and availability issues
Design and develop scripts to automate discovery, assessment, and administration processes
Contribute to standards and best practices
Prepare technical reports and executive presentations
Collaborate with infrastructure, application, cloud, and operations teams
Provide guidance and technical mentoring to junior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience as a DBA, Database Consultant, or in a similar role
Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments
Experience managing and supporting large database estates
Hands-on experience with at least one of Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or IBM Db2
Knowledge of other relational database platforms
Experience in database administration, performance tuning and troubleshooting, backup and recovery, high availability and disaster recovery, monitoring, capacity planning, security, patching and upgrades, migrations and consolidations, configuration analysis, and database lifecycle management
Experience with database discovery, assessment, health checks, large database inventory analysis, risk identification and classification, recommendation development, platform rationalization and consolidation, database modernization, and roadmap development valued
Experience with scripting and automation
SQL, T-SQL, or PL/SQL depending on the platform
PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python
Experience automating inventory, assessment, or database administration activities valued
Cloud database experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) considered an asset
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication, organizational, and prioritization skills
Customer-focused approach
Ability to mentor and transfer knowledge to less experienced team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, supportive environment
Well-being support through Be Well programs covering financial, mental, physical, and social health
Personalized development goals and continuous feedback
Certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon
Coaching and hands-on learning experiences
Cutting-edge learning opportunities
Hybrid-friendly culture
Career development and in-demand skills growth