Automation Software Engineer

Overview

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

You will drive efforts to ensure that the enabled automations are efficient, highly available and supported. Key responsibilities may include:

• Responsible for evaluating and implementing orchestration, automation, and tooling solutions to ensure consistent processes and repetitive tasks are performed with a higher level of accuracy and reduced defects
• Advance the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and systems
• Drive the modification, documentation, and maintenance of software to ensure high reliability and availability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address advanced technical challenges and optimize application performance
• Analyze system requirements and deliver innovative technical solutions to enhance software quality and efficiency
• Complete code reviews and automated testing to maintain high-quality code standards
• Collaborate and co-create effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiative with business objectives
  
  

7+ years of varied experience in software engineering in a professional environment such as Java or Python.

• Knowledge of distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, NoSQL, and relational databases
• Knowledge of the core tools used in the planning, analyzing, crafting, building, testing, configuring, and maintaining of assigned application(s)
• Software engineering and development experience or related job
• Experience in application design, software development, and automated testing
• Previous experience with implementing large scale automations like self-healing, pod scaling, job retriggers, component based testing
• Experience in object-oriented design and coding with variety of languages
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) environment and their frameworks, Github, Jenkins, Build and Deployment pipelines.
• Practical experience on implementation various system integration solutions, such as, APIs and Data integration layers (Batch & Real-Time) like Kafka, Solace.
• Proven understanding of cloud native principles: service discovery, circuit breakers, observability, distributed tracing, automation, and monitoring tools
• Experience in automation testing and documentation (i.e. automated, functional, and performance)
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Soft skills – analytical thinking, curiosity, continuous learning and improvement attitude
  
  

• Public Cloud certification is a plus
• Experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
• DevOps knowledge for highly available IT infrastructure.
• Experience in Agile software development methodologies and practices such as Scrum/Kanban, iterations, user stories
• Experience in designing and coding for automation and troubleshooting purposes across multiple platforms and languages such as Java, HTML5, JavaScript, and .NET
• Building live production APIs and services.
• Experience with relevant business domain related functions.
• Prior experience with Mainframe automation is a plus.
  
  

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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