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Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
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.
Your Future at Kyndryl
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.
Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.
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 and Experience
- 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, SQL Server
- 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
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience working as a Data Engineer and/or in cloud modernization
- 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
- Degree in a scientific discipline, such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology
Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handedly: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. 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. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
Get Referred!
If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.
Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
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.
Your Future at Kyndryl
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.
Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.
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 and Experience
- 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, SQL Server
- 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
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience working as a Data Engineer and/or in cloud modernization
- 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
- Degree in a scientific discipline, such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology
Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handedly: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. 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. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
Get Referred!
If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)26
- Infojini14
- Artech12
- Capgemini11
- Collabera11
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software309
- Consulting & Professional Services72
- Education29
- Healthcare & Medical Services25
- Banking & Financial Services21
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in database engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one major RDBMS such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle
- Experience designing, optimizing, and maintaining relational and non-relational databases
- Hands-on work with cloud database services like AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL
- Ability to write and tune complex stored procedures, indexes, and execution plans
- Familiarity with database backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability configurations
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field
Tips for Your Database Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to query engines
List the specific database engines you've worked with, such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server, and note version numbers where relevant. Hiring managers scan for exact technology matches, so generic 'SQL experience' won't stand out the way named platforms do.
Quantify schema design and optimization wins
Show the measurable impact of your work: query response time cuts, storage reduction percentages, or replication lag improvements. Database engineer roles attract candidates who can demonstrate they made systems faster or more reliable, not just that they maintained them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists database engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by deployment environment
Job postings for database engineers often separate on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-native environments. Target your search toward roles that match your depth, whether that's AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or bare-metal Oracle shops, so your credentials align with what the team already runs.
Practice explaining normalization trade-offs aloud
Interviewers routinely ask you to walk through a schema design decision in real time. Practicing your reasoning out loud, not just writing SQL, helps you articulate why you chose third normal form or denormalized for read performance under specific load conditions.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base alone
Database engineers at mid-to-senior levels often receive meaningful bonuses and RSUs tied to system availability metrics or project milestones. Ask for the full comp breakdown before accepting, and factor on-call expectations into your evaluation of any offer.
Database Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most database engineers?
The companies hiring the most database engineers right now include Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infojini, and Artech, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in organizations managing large-scale transactional or analytical workloads.
How many database engineer jobs are remote?
About 31% of database engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting broad employer comfort with distributed database work. Cloud-focused roles and those centered on data warehousing or ETL pipelines tend to have the highest remote availability, while on-premises database administration positions more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a database engineer?
Start by building a solid foundation in SQL and relational database concepts, then gain hands-on experience with at least one major database platform such as PostgreSQL or MySQL. Work through cloud database services on a personal or open-source project, practice query optimization, and build a portfolio that shows schema design decisions and measurable performance improvements. Entry-level roles, internships, or database administrator positions are common starting points before moving into engineering.
Can you get a database engineer job with little or no experience?
Yes, but you'll need a portfolio that compensates for the absence of professional history. Build a project that involves designing a normalized schema, loading real or public datasets, writing complex queries, and documenting your indexing strategy. Junior database engineer and associate data engineer roles often accept candidates who can demonstrate these fundamentals through project work, a relevant degree, or a database certification such as Oracle Database SQL or Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate.
What does the database engineer interview process look like?
Most database engineer interviews run three to five stages. The first is a recruiter or hiring manager screen covering your background and the role. A technical phone screen usually follows with SQL problems or schema design questions. A take-home or live coding round tests query writing, optimization, and sometimes data modeling. Final rounds typically include a system design discussion focused on database architecture choices and a team or cultural fit conversation.
Where can I find and apply to database engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to database engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target environment, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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