App Consultant and Dev Lead (Pleasonton, CA On-Site Hybrid Role)

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

Introduction

Kyndryl spun off in November 2021, instantly becoming the largest infrastructure services provider in the world with many of the Fortune 500 already among its clients.  But we don’t want to be JUST an infrastructure services provider, we want and need to find innovative ways to do more for those clients.  With that in mind, we have been aggressively expanding our consulting ranks in innovative areas like cloud computing, software development, and data.  This expanded consulting team works with new and existing clients on some of their most ambitious projects.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Kyndryl is looking for practitioners who are passionate about helping some of the world’s biggest companies modernize their application portfolio and infrastructure.  Do you enjoy designing, building & implementing modern solutions to help client applications run optimally and solve business problems?   Do you get excited implementing new software solutions, infrastructure platforms, and development patterns that provide companies opportunities for modernization, significant cost reductions, and solve their most complex risks?

At Kyndryl, our technical consultants learn and develop leading-edge technologies to delight our customers.  They use practical experience to help clients imagine what’s possible and build what’s practical leveraging modern engineering practices.  They also deliver proof of concept and MVP projects where customers create an iterative design as they mature new technologies.  The technical consultant we are seeking for this role will have a passion for integration.  They will be able to bring multiple COTS, SaaS, and home grown applications together to provide higher-level, business-oriented services.  They will do this through the use of Azure native services where possible.

Responsibilities:

• Structure, lead and facilitate various design meetings and workshops, be the face of Kyndryl to client leadership, discuss common architecture patterns and reference models, coordinate to ensure the right technical skills are on the team
• Establish the solution architecture approach, structure and lead requirements analysis, outline key architectural decisions, plan for milestones, manage engagement outcomes, and oversee project team members to manage toward engagement outcomes
• Lead development teams including code reviews, effort estimates, prioritization, and decisions on architecture and tech debt.
• Contribute to Kyndryl knowledge base and methods with technique papers, work product descriptions, architectural decisions, guiding principles, documents, and code assets
• Analyze technical requirements, plan and execute design and implementation work, while accounting for time, cost and quality targets
• Possess strong leadership skills and further the evolution of intellectual capital assets and developing practice resources
• Educate, mentor and coach teams in applying consulting techniques

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

Required Experience/Skills:

• Required to be on-site in Pleasonton, CA Hybrid Role
• An entrepreneurial attitude.  Our Software development teams are small and agile, everyone will stretch themselves to tasks they are not used to.
• Ability to relate business goals to software architecture to required infrastructure.
• Proficiency in several modern development languages (Java, .Net, Javascript frameworks, etc...)
• Deep understanding of application architecture, design principles and best practices
• Experience with relevant software/integration/messaging patterns.
• Background with Azure cloud native application PaaS tools such as Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure Cache, Azure Logic Apps, etc...
• Ability to document application architectures in a concise way that will both provide technical direction and business context.
• Hands on development experience with the ability to build and recognize well structured application code.
• Exceptional communication and persuasion skills
• A deep understanding of modernization remediation techniques such as re-platforming, re-engineering, re-architecting, etc..
• Ability to lead requirement gathering or design workshops without assistance.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal presentations

Preferred Experience:

• DevOps and CI/CD tooling (particularly in the context of cloud or containers)

• Experience in infrastructure and cloud technology architecture, automation, and resiliency
• Participate in detailed design sessions to outline implementation tasks 
• Background in Azure IT Infrastructure and IaC
• Experience with testing and automated test frameworks includ UI, API, and performance

• Experience in Agile (Kanban, SAFe, and Scrum)
• Experience with various IT Operating Models and building organizations to deploy and support key technologies

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $134,160 to $254,880based on a full-time schedule.  Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.  For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations: 

California:$147,600 to $305,880 

Colorado: $134,160 to $254,880 

New York City: $161,040 to $305,880 

Washington: $147,600 to $280,320 

Washington DC:$147,600 to $280,320 

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.  Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

EEO Language 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

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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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