DevOps Architect

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 a mastermind when it comes to software architecture and design? Do you have a passion for developing innovative software solutions that are ahead of the curve? If so, we have the perfect role for you.
As an Application/Software Architect, you'll be responsible for designing cutting-edge software frameworks, systems, and products that will set the standard for the industry. You'll use your extensive technical knowledge to conceive system interfaces and business application prototypes, while also identifying and resolving any framework design weaknesses.
You'll use your technical expertise to provide technical leadership to the application development team, perform design and code reviews, and ensure that uniform enterprise-wide application design standards are maintained. You'll also collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure that the architecture is aligned with business requirements, making sure that the project meets its goals.
Your expertise in designing major aspects of the architecture of an application, including components such as user interface, middleware, and infrastructure, will be put to use as you create and maintain documentation surrounding the software architecture, application design processes, component integration, testing guidelines, and other key elements.
Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from a Junior Architect to Principal Architect – we have opportunities for that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Join us in revolutionizing the world of software design and take your career to the next level.

Who You Are

Required Technical and Professional Experience

Strong knowledge of DevSecOps Platform tooling (CI/CD Toolchain like
Jenkins, Maven, GitLab, Ansible, SonarCube, HPfortify, JMeter, Nagios,
Kibana etc.)

• Working knowledge of Automation service provisioning and middleware
configuration

• Expertise in container orchestration such as Tanzu, OpenShift etc., to deploy
and manage applications in containers.

• DevSecOps Architect on any cloud or platform.

• Expert/Professional level Certification in DevSecOps field preferred.

• Expertise in end-to-end DevOps platform implementation.

• Skills in defining & developing DevOps framework on Private, Public,
Hybrid Cloud platform along with designing, developing, and implementing
software integrations.

• Expertise in provisioning of infrastructure through Infrastructure as a Code
(IaaC).

• Working knowledge of DevOps monitoring tools and Scripting (shell,
python, ruby, groovy etc.) skills for automating day-today work.

• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies.

• Skills with RHEL and Windows Operating System.

• Should have ability to interact with stakeholder departments and ensure
migration to DevOps platform and troubleshoot issues.

• Knowledge of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.

• Familiar with security automation testing processes (e.g., SAST, DAST, etc.)
and tools.

• Preferably the candidate should have working / hands-on experience with
Enterprise Architecture (EA) tools like Mega Hopex, Avolution ABACUS,
Planview, Orbus iServer, etc.

Job Profile

Set up technical standards and governance structure for the enterprise.

• To provide technology architecture expertise and guidance across multiple
business divisions & technology domains.

• Assist business strategy and accordingly drive technology strategy from an
architecture perspective.

• Setting up technical standards, formulation of Enterprise Architecture (EA)
Governance Framework.

• Driving technology strategy from an architecture perspective, across a
portfolio of applications in the Bank, for resource optimization and Risk
mitigation.

• Translating business requirements into specific system, application or
process designs, including working with business personnel and executives
to identify functional requirements.

• Define/ maintain Target Architectures in Roadmaps.

• Lead and/or assist efforts to scope and architect major change programs,
leading strategic options analysis & proposing end-to-end solutions &
highlighting trade-offs.

• Review ongoing designs of major programs to identify strategic opportunities
and resolve design issues during delivery.

• Identify key technology enablers to optimize IT investment.

• Develop highly complex solutions that exemplifies quality optimization
regarding reliability, availability, scalability, manageability, flexibility,
usability/ reusability, and high performance.

• Deliver Architecture solutions in a Banking environment at the highest-level
technical expertise.

• Lead other IT Architects to provide effective consulting on complex projects
including RFP technical evaluations for various business domain.

• Lead multifunctional teams in successful application of methodologies and
architecture modelling tools.

• As an architect the person would be responsible for suggestion and
implementation of new technologies.
Collaborate with key stakeholders in IT infra domain, IT-vendors, and other
architects to achieve enterprise business goals.

• Assess, design, and engineer DevOps solutions in complex technology
environments.

• Assist in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of cloud
infrastructure automation solutions using Terraform and Ansible.

• Experience developing containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes,
Openshift, Tanzu etc.

• Build and maintain Gitlab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines. Enable
to use different plugins available in each.

• Manage automated systems that integrate code changes, build, test, and
deploy software continuously.
Use tools like Terraform or Ansible to automate the creation, configuration,
and management of infrastructure components.

• Design systems that can handle fluctuating workloads and remain operational
even in the face of failures.

• Ensure that security measures and compliance controls are in place to protect
sensitive data and meet industry standards.

• Identify and address bottlenecks in the software delivery pipeline to improve
performance.

• Implement monitoring solutions to track system performance and
availability, and setting up log management tools for troubleshooting.

• Work with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless
integration and continuous delivery.
Create and maintain documentation for system diagrams, configurations, and
procedures.

Educational Qualification

BE/ BTech in (Computer Science/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering/ Electronics & Communications Engineering or equivalent degree in relevant discipline) or MCA or MTech/ MSc in (Computer Science/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology/ Electronic & Communications Engineering) from recognized University/ Institute.

Desirable:

MBA as an additional qualification is preferred

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-handily: 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.

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