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

Are you ready to join the team of software engineering experts at Kyndryl We are seeking a talented Software Engineering Technical Specialist to contribute to our software engineering space and provide critical skills required for the development of cutting-edge products.

As a Software Engineering Technical Specialist, you will develop solutions in specific domains such as Security, Systems, Databases, Networking Solutions, and more. You will be a leader - contributing knowledge, guidance, technical expertise, and team leadership skills. Your leadership will be demonstrated in your work, to your customers, and within your teams.

At Kyndryl, we value effective communication and collaboration skills. When you recognise opportunities for business change, you will have the ability to clearly and persuasively communicate complex technical and business concepts to both customers and team members. You'll be the go-to person for problem-solving of customers business and technical issues. You have a knack for effectively identifying and framing problems, leading the collection of elements of information, and integrating this information to produce timely and thoughtful decisions. Your aim throughout, is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and delivery of services through the use of technology and technical methods and methodologies.

Driving the design, development, integration, delivery, and evolution of highly scalable distributed software you will integrate with other layers and offerings. You will provide deeper functionality and solutions to address customer needs. You will work closely with software engineers, architects, product managers, and partner teams to get high-quality products and features through the agile software development lifecycle.

We are seeking a seasoned System Architect with deep expertise in enterprise job scheduling tools such as Control-M and IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing scheduling architectures that support complex batch processing environments across hybrid infrastructures.

Design scalable and resilient scheduling architectures usingControl-M,TWS, or similar tools
Define system components and integration points based on cost-benefit analysis and user requirements
Partition large systems into manageable subsystems for efficient scheduling and monitoring
Lead deployment and configuration acrossmainframe,distributed, andcloudenvironments
Integrate scheduling platforms with enterprise applications, databases, and monitoring tools
Develop and maintainjob flows,calendars,dependencies, andrecovery procedures
Analyze batch performance and optimize job scheduling to reduce latency and improve throughput
Maintain scheduling environments, includingpatching,upgrades, anddisaster recovery planning
Ensure compliance withsecurityandauditrequirements
Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure engineers, and business stakeholders
ProvideLevel 2/3 supportand participate in24x7 on-call rotations
Document architecture, job flows, and operational procedures

Your continuous grooming of features/user stories to estimate, identify technical risks/dependencies and clearly communicate them to project stakeholders will ensure the features are delivered with the right quality and within timeline. You will maintain and drive the clearing of technical debt, vulnerabilities, and currency of the 3rd party components within the product.

As a Software Engineering Technical Specialist, you will also coach and mentor engineers to design and implement highly available, secure, distributed software in a scalable architecture. This is an opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to the success of Kyndryl's innovative software products. Join us and become a key player in our team of software engineering experts!

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.

Who You Are

Job Description:

The Automation Engineer will design, implement, and maintain automated workflows for infrastructure and application deployments. This role focuses on Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipeline development, and orchestration using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and VMware vRealize Automation (VRA) to streamline business processes and improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

CI/CD Pipeline Development:
- Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
- Integrate automation scripts and playbooks into pipeline stages (build, test, deploy).
Infrastructure Automation:
- Develop and manage Terraform configurations for multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, VMware).
- Create reusable Terraform modules and manage state files securely.
- Automate provisioning and configuration of servers, networks, and middleware components.
Configuration Management & Middleware Automation:
- Write and maintain Ansible playbooks for system configuration and patching.
- Implement automatic patching of middleware products to ensure compliance and security.
- Enable automatic SSL certificate renewals across environments.
Self-Service Capabilities:
- Build self-service portals for users to set up new file transfer flows and other middleware onboarding tasks.
- Integrate automation with ITSM tools like ServiceNow for end-to-end orchestration.
Orchestration & Integration:
- Implement workflows in VRA for automated provisioning and lifecycle management.
Compliance & Security:
- Ensure automation processes adhere to security best practices and compliance standards.
- Implement automated testing frameworks and quality gates within pipelines.

Required Skills

Strong experience with Terraform, Ansible, and VRA.
Expertise in CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Shell, PowerShell).
Knowledge of automatic SSL certificate renewals, middleware patching automation, and self-service automation.
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, VMware).
Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code principles and DevOps practices.

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, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you'll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You'll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities-from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you'll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here-and we're committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact Join us and help shape what's next.

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