Platform Engineer - Data

Platform Engineer - Data

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

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Lead Platform Engineer to lead the design, implementation, modernization, and support of enterprise platform services across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in infrastructure engineering, platform operations, automation, middleware, scheduling, database management, file transfer solutions, and production support within large-scale enterprise environments.

The role requires leadership in driving platform stability, automation, observability, resiliency, security, and operational excellence while partnering with business, application, and infrastructure teams.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Engineering & Operations

• Lead the design, deployment, and management of enterprise platform infrastructure across UNIX, Linux, and Windows environments.
• Drive platform modernization initiatives including virtualization, automation, cloud integration, and infrastructure optimization.
• Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security of business-critical platforms.
• Manage platform capacity planning, performance tuning, system upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• Define platform standards, operational procedures, and support models.

Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Manage enterprise server environments, virtual machines (VMware/Hyper-V), storage systems, NAS platforms, and network integrations.
• Administer and support UNIX/Linux and Windows server environments.
• Lead disaster recovery, business continuity, backup, and recovery initiatives.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams on platform enhancements and issue resolution.

Workload Automation & Scheduling

• Administer and support Tivoli Work Scheduler (TWS) / workload automation platforms.
• Design and optimize batch processing, job scheduling, dependency management, and workflow orchestration.
• Troubleshoot critical batch failures and ensure SLA compliance.

Database & Data Platform Support

• Support Oracle databases and enterprise SQL environments.
• Perform performance analysis, query optimization, database monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with application and data engineering teams during releases and migrations.

Middleware & File Transfer Services

• Manage and support Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions and secure file exchange platforms.
• Implement file transfer automation, monitoring, reconciliation, and incident management processes.
• Ensure compliance with security and data protection requirements.

Automation & Scripting

• Develop and maintain automation solutions using SQL/PLSQL,Python and Shell Scripting.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, operational tasks, deployments, and reporting.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code and operational efficiency initiatives.

Security & Compliance

• Work closely with cybersecurity teams to implement platform security controls.
• Support firewall configurations, network security policies, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in audits, risk assessments, and security reviews.

Monitoring & Incident Management

• Lead major incident management activities for platform-related outages and critical issues.
• Implement proactive monitoring and observability practices.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive preventive measures for recurring incidents.
• Ensure platform SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics are achieved.

Reporting & Business Intelligence

• Support enterprise reporting environments including Business Objects.
• Manage report scheduling, platform availability, performance optimization, and user support.
• Collaborate with analytics and business teams to support reporting requirements.

Who You Are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 8 years of experience in Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Production Support, or Enterprise Operations.
• Experience managing large-scale enterprise platforms in a 24x7 production environment.
• Relevant certifications in Cloud, Infrastructure, Automation, or Platform Engineering are highly desirable.

Required Skills

Operating Systems

• UNIX / Linux Administration
• Windows Server Administration

Scheduling & Automation

• Tivoli Work Scheduler (TWS)
• Python
• Shell Scripting

Databases

• Oracle Database
• SQL

Infrastructure

• Virtual Machines (VMware / Hyper-V)
• NAS Storage
• Server Administration
• Infrastructure Operations

File Transfer & Integration

• Managed File Transfer (MFT)
• Secure File Transfer Protocols
• Oracle Data Integrator

Security

• Firewall Management
• Security Compliance
• Access Management

Reporting Tools

• SAP Business Objects
• Enterprise Reporting Platforms

Additional Preferred Skills

• Azure Cloud
• Kubernetes/OpenShift
• DevOps & CI/CD
• Monitoring & Observability Tools
• Disaster Recovery
• ITIL & Service Management
• Production Support

Preferred Domain Experience

• Banking & Financial Services
• Risk & Regulatory Reporting
• Payments
• Securities & Capital Markets
• Lending
• Treasury Operations

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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Experience Level

Senior Level