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

　　Position summary

　　A Middleware Architect at Kyndryl, is a person who has good experience in application design, development, and modernization as it relates to middleware. They are responsible for designing, developing and implementing middleware solutions on an application development project.

　　Work experience

　　Overall 10+ years of relevant IT experience, with minimum 7 years of experience in area of architecting, deploy and maintenance of middleware solutions in application development and modernization programs.

　　Role description

　　Our Middleware Architects are leaders. They’ve gained 10+ years’ experience in technology, 5- 7 years’ experience in Software/Middleware/Cloud Solutions and Modernization projects.

　　Application Architecture, Cloud Native Architectures and CI/CD automation are desirable.

　　Sometimes that leadership manifests in such deep technical expertise that they can lead and perform hands-on technical build, Modernization, and technical designs for projects to achieve client’s transformations and to help rescue clients from blocked or difficult projects.

　　Use of best practices, assets and reference architectures, to build solutions, proof-of concepts, build and execute implementation plans, testing plans and deployment plans to address client requirements and work with products or solutions based on partner hardware and/or partner software.

　　At Kyndryl we support all major cloud platforms, so you’ll get the chance to use everything you know – and then some. You’ll also become expert at knowing when and how to call on other SMEs outside your wheelhouse. Thinking your way around pre-existing limitations will grow your creativity and flexibility. You’ll learn a lot here, and if you want to work toward certifications there are plenty of opportunities.The rewards for all this are many. You’ll get to influence, create, and deliver something from start to finish. You will have the power to delight our clients.

　　Your future at Kyndryl

　　This role opens the door to many career paths, both vertical and horizontal, and there may be opportunity to travel. It’s a great chance for database administrators or other techs to break into the cloud. It’s also a solid path to become enterprise or chief architect or a distinguished engineer! Whatever you see for yourself, you’ll find the 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.

　　Experience

　　Should have end to end working experience in application development across cloud native environments.

　　Must have experience installing, configuring and maintaining middleware software like JBoss, Apache Tomcat, WebSphere, etc.

　　Good understanding and experience of cloud native application design principles (like micro-services, stateless application meant for cloud, containers, 12 factor app principles etc.)

　　Essential Technical Skills:

　　Candidate should have experience as per below technical skill matrix:

　　Primary

　　Development Languages

　　.Net, Java. Being able to read and write and code.

　　Middleware

　　Deploy, configure and maintain middleware like: Web Application Server - Tomcat, JBoss, Open Liberty, Apache Kafka, Apache Tomcat, Nginx, EAP, Jetty, Oracle WebLogic, NodeJS, RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, MQ Series, etc

　　Nice to have

　　Database

　　Knowledge of Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Cloud Native DBs (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.).

　　DevOps

　　Desired experience in DevOps framework and tools like: JIRA, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GIT, NEXUS, Grafana, etc.

　　Certification (added advantage)

　　Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 7 Application Developer

　　Architect Certification(s) in any of the cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

　　Cloud based DevOps Certification

　　Cloud based Developer Certification

　　MCSA: Web Applications

　　Professional Attributes:

　　Communication skills including interfacing with technical and non-technical audiences.

　　Problem-solving skills: identify and solve complex problems related to middleware technologies.

　　Self-starter who thrives in an ever-changing, fast-paced business environment

　　Adaptability to the rapid change in technology

　　Collaboration across different cultures and different technical domains

　　If you are hired, the anticipated compensation range for the position is

　　$102,390 $233,450 based on a full-time schedule. Your ultimate compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.

　　If this is a sales role, you may be eligible for additional incentive compensation opportunities. For non-sales roles, you may be eligible for Kyndryl’s Shared Success plan.

　　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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　　Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.