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
Your Role
As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) with a Platform Engineering focus (Band 8), you own end-to-end delivery for cloud platform and infrastructure modernisations, including the platform foundations that generative AI and agentic systems run on. You translate business challenges into target-state cloud solutions, lead solution design and deployment, and work closely with the AI engineers on the team to keep platform and agentic AI workstreams properly integrated.
You operate with significant autonomy, bring deep technical expertise in solution and platform architecture, and use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern automation across the full delivery lifecycle to accelerate deployment, improve reliability, and deliver measurable impact.
What You Will Do
Depending on the engagement, you'll draw on some of the below more than others - not every bullet applies to every project.
Translate business challenges into target-state cloud platforms across Azure, GCP, and AWS
Build enterprise container platforms (Kubernetes) and GitOps-based delivery (ArgoCD)
Build self-service developer environments and secure landing zones
Support platforms that host and serve generative AI systems (LLM hosting, LLM gateways, agentic workflows)
Own delivery end-to-end: build CI/CD pipelines and implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm)
Guide legacy application modernisation, microservices migrations, and API integrations
Implement security end-to-end across the platform: security tooling built into CI/CD pipelines, namespace segmentation and managed identities in Kubernetes, and secure access controls in landing zones and the hyperscaler
Own connectivity and network-level security: SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management, DNS zone management, and secure network access to endpoints
Define architectural standards and guardrails, with security as a first-class concern (policy-as-code / OPA, access controls, secrets management, compliance-driven engineering)
Instrument platforms for observability (Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry)
Capture deployment learnings and share best practices to inform core platform frameworks
Contribute code, automated blueprints, and feedback to core platform teams
Who You Are
You don't need to tick every box below to apply - this reflects the breadth of the role, not a strict checklist.
Required Skills and Experience
5+ years of hands-on experience in solution and platform architecture, delivering client-facing infrastructure modernisations
Production experience with Kubernetes, GitOps delivery (ArgoCD), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm)
Hands-on experience implementing security end-to-end: CI/CD security tooling, Kubernetes namespace segmentation and managed identities, and secure access in landing zones and the hyperscaler
Hands-on experience with SSL/TLS certificate management, DNS zone administration, and secure network access to endpoints
Solid grasp of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git & GitHub), and microservices/API architectures
Practical experience with observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry)
Working knowledge of generative AI platforms: LLM hosting, LLM gateways (e.g. LiteLLM, Portkey, Kong AI Gateway), and MLOps/LLMOps practices for deploying and monitoring AI systems in production
Preferred Skills and Experience
Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks (LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel) and their production deployment
Understanding of LLM governance: data privacy, guardrails, and responsible-use controls
Experience guiding clients through legacy application modernisations, containerisation, and microservices re-platforming
Experience defining platform architectural guardrails and risk frameworks that balance delivery velocity with governance
T-shaped profile: solid technical expertise in platform engineering and cloud architecture, broad understanding across enterprise IT and technical consulting
Ability to serve as a trusted advisor, translating business requirements into technical roadmaps for diverse stakeholders
Willingness to travel and work on customer premises as required
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline - or equivalent professional experience
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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