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

Are you ready to join the team of software engineering experts at Kyndryl? We are seeking a talented Platform Engineer to contribute to our engineering space and provide critical skills required for the development of cutting-edge products.

As a Platform Engineer, you will develop solutions in specific domains. Among your key responsibilities you will find:

Platform Operations & Support

• Troubleshoot, monitor, and optimize Backstage performance, availability, and reliability.

• Support CI/CD integrations and pipelines using Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines).

• Operate and support Backstage in Azure Public Cloud environments.

• Manage containerized deployments using Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration tools.

• Collaborate with platform and SRE teams to ensure high availability and operational excellence.

• Maintain clear operational documentation, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides.

Backstage Development & Customization

• Develop, customize, and maintain Backstage plugins integrating CI/CD pipelines, observability and monitoring tools, security and governance platforms, cloud services and APIs

• Extend Backstage Scaffolder templates, catalog entities, and APIs to support new and evolving developer workflows.

• Implement and enhance frontend and backend components using Node.js, React, and TypeScript.

• Ensure clean, scalable, and maintainable plugin architecture aligned with Backstage best practices.

Developer Experience & Automation

• Partner with Platform Engineering and DevOps teams to deliver self service automation and improve developer onboarding.

• Enable standardized workflows for service creation, deployment, and operational visibility.

• Drive adoption of Backstage as a central developer portal and golden path platform.

• Continuously improve developer experience through feedback, metrics, and platform enhancements.

Security, Authentication & Governance

• Implement and manage authentication and authorization mechanisms within Backstage.

• Integrate OAuth/OIDC for secure access and identity federation.

• Ensure governance, compliance, and access controls across plugins and integrations.

• Support API based integrations across the developer toolchain.

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.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong hands on experience with Backstage, including plugin development and extensions.

• Proficiency in Node.js, React, and TypeScript.

• Experience with CI/CD tools, especially Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines).

• Solid understanding of Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration.

• Experience working in Azure Public Cloud environments.

• Strong understanding of OAuth/OIDC, APIs, and system integrations.

• Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and cloud native tooling.

Soft Skills

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

• Strong documentation mindset with the ability to produce clear technical guides.

• Ability to work effectively across platform, DevOps, and development teams.

• Problem solving mindset with a focus on reliability and developer productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting internal developer platforms or IDPs.

• Exposure to platform engineering, DevEx, or SRE practices.

• Knowledge of security and governance models in enterprise environments.

• Experience working in large scale, cloud native or enterprise ecosystems.

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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