Platform Engineer - Remote Eligible

Platform Engineering Manager

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. 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.

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

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and define the architecture of the Internal Developer Platform (IDP), selecting and integrating key tools and technologies such as Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, CI/CD tools, Developer Portals, and Platform Orchestrators.
• Build and maintain the core components of a Platform, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Define and implement standardized, automated "Golden Paths" or "Paved Roads" for common Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) flows, such as project creation, environment provisioning, deployments, and resource management.
• Drive the automation of complex operational tasks that traditionally burdened developers or operations teams.
• Collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to understand their pain points and gather feedback that guides the continuous improvement of the platform.
• Establish and implement governance, security, and compliance policies within the platform, utilizing tools like Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and policy as code.
• Measure and communicate the impact of the platform on the organization, focusing on reducing cognitive load, improving developer productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Act as an internal champion for the platform, promoting its adoption by development teams and providing comprehensive documentation and training.
• Mentor junior engineers within the Platform team, fostering their growth and technical expertise.
• Ensure the sustainability of the platform through effective resource lifecycle management and cost optimization strategies.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in designing and building software platforms or distributed systems at scale.
• Deep understanding of the Platform Engineering philosophy and its key concepts: Internal Developer Platform (IDP), Developer Experience (DevEx), Golden Paths, Platform as a Product, and cognitive load reduction.
• Solid experience with cloud-native architectures and container orchestration, ideally Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and practices (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Crossplane, Pulumi, etc.).
• Proven experience with implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to integrate complex systems and diverse tools seamlessly.
• Strong product mindset with a developer-centric focus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Proven experience in web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Knowledge of development tools and technologies like Git, RESTful APIs, and content management systems.
• Familiarity with server-side development in PHP, Python and/or Go.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an Engineering team.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Specific experience with Developer Portals (e.g., Backstage, Port, Cortex, OpsLevel).
• Knowledge or experience with workload specification tools (e.g., Score, Kro).
• Experience with Platform Orchestrators.
• Familiarity with the Team Topologies model and the platform team role.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments or with strict security/compliance requirements.
• Contributions to relevant open-source projects in the cloud-native or Platform Engineering space.
• Basic hands-on experience with public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Relevant certifications or current pursuit of certification.
• Interest in observability, security practices, and advanced platform engineering methodologies.

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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