Lead - Database Developer

The Role Are 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. The Database Developer designs, develops, and maintains high-performance database systems. You will write complex PL/SQL queries, optimize database performance, and build secure storage structures to support business applications. Key Responsibilities Develop, optimize, and maintain database code for Oracle and MS SQL Server platforms to support application requirements. Perform index rebuilds, update statistics, and optimize schema structures to maintain database performance and efficiency. Monitor database growth, fragmentation, and query performance; provide recommendations for improvements and risk mitigation. Review, analyze, and optimize complex SQL queries using execution plans, indexing strategies, and query rewriting techniques. Design, manage, and maintain database objects including tables, views, indexes, sequences, and triggers. Develop and maintain stored procedures, functions, and packages to support evolving business and application needs. Manage database indexing strategies in coordination with application teams to ensure optimal query execution. Implement data archival, purging, and retention strategies to ensure database efficiency and compliance. Perform cleanup of unused or obsolete database objects to maintain a lean database environment. Assess and validate database changes (schema updates, code changes) to identify downstream impacts and avoid production issues. Coordinate database changes during SDLC, Agile, and DevOps release cycles Analyze database resource utilization and support capacity planning to meet future data growth and performance needs. Perform impact analysis for schema modifications and application enhancements. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for database-related issues and implement permanent fixes to prevent recurrence. Collaborate with System DBA and application teams for deployments, releases, and performance improvements. Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements related to enterprise data management. 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 Technical and Professional Experience 5 to 7+ years of database developer experience in banking or BFSI domain Strong hands-on development experience with Oracle PL/SQL and Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL) mandatory. PL/SQL Programming skills in writing triggers and procedures. Good working knowledge of database design, data modeling, and normalization techniques. Strong expertise in SQL query optimization, execution plan analysis, and performance tuning. Experience in developing and managing stored procedures, functions, triggers, and packages. Exposure to MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB databases. Understanding of indexing strategies, partitioning, and database object optimization. Experience in handling large datasets, data archival, and data lifecycle management. Knowledge of data retention policies, compliance, and data governance practices. Experience working in Unix/Linux/Windows environments. Familiarity with version control, release processes, and database deployment best practices. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Good collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams. Preferred Technical and Professional Experience Bachelor s/Master s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience Oracle Database PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional. Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines Disclaimer : This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.