Database Engineer/Administrator

Kyndryl • Research Triangle Park, NC

19h • $88,680 - $168,480

About The Position

Are you ready to dive headfirst into the captivating world of data engineering at Kyndryl? As a Data Engineer, you'll be the visionary behind our data platforms, crafting them into powerful tools for decision-makers. Your role? Ensuring a treasure trove of pristine, harmonized data is at everyone's fingertips. As a Data Engineer at Kyndryl, you'll be at the forefront of the data revolution, crafting and shaping data platforms that power our organization's success. This role is not just about code and databases; it's about transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions and innovation. In this role, you'll be engineering the backbone of our data infrastructure, ensuring the availability of pristine, refined data sets. With a well-defined methodology, critical thinking, and a rich blend of domain expertise, consulting finesse, and software engineering prowess, you'll be the mastermind of data transformation. Your journey begins by understanding project objectives and requirements from a business perspective, converting this knowledge into a data puzzle. You'll be delving into the depths of information to uncover quality issues and initial insights, setting the stage for data excellence. But it doesn't stop there. You'll be the architect of data pipelines, using your expertise to cleanse, normalize, and transform raw data into the final dataset—a true data alchemist. Armed with a keen eye for detail, you'll scrutinize data solutions, ensuring they align with business and technical requirements. Your work isn't just a means to an end; it's the foundation upon which data-driven decisions are made – and your lifecycle management expertise will ensure our data remains fresh and impactful. So, if you're a technical enthusiast with a passion for data, we invite you to join us in the exhilarating world of data engineering at Kyndryl. Let's transform data into a compelling story of innovation and growth.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working as a Data Engineer and/or in cloud modernization
• Expertise in data mining, data storage and Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) processes
• Experience in data pipelines development and tooling, e.g., Glue, Databricks, Synapse, or Dataproc
• Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases, PostgreSQL, DB2, MongoDB
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues, to derive technical requirements from business needs and problems

Nice To Haves

• Degree in a scientific discipline, such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology
• Experience in Data Modelling, to create conceptual model of how data is connected and how it will be used in business processes
• Professional certification, e.g., Open Certified Technical Specialist with Data Engineering Specialization
• Cloud platform certification, e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty, Elastic Certified Engineer, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Understanding of social coding and Integrated Development Environments, e.g., GitHub and Visual Studio

Benefits

• Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career.
• We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms.
• Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.
• This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans.
• You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level