Kyndryl
ITPlatformLead-Middleware
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“IT Platform Lead - Middleware at Kyndryl. Skills: Middleware platforms (Kafka, IBM MQ, ESB, WAS), OpenShift / Kubernetes, Messaging and integration solutions, CI/CD, DevOps, Scripting (Shell, Python). Install, configure, and manage middleware platforms. Deploy and manage applications on OpenShift”
What You'll Achieve.
see the immediate value of your work; your code will deliver value to our customers faster than ever before; your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be critical in ensuring the success of our products; Your contributions will have a significant impact on our products' success
Industry & Context.
solving complex problems; troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Install, configure, and manage middleware platforms including Kafka, IBM MQ, ESB, and WebSphere Application Server (WAS), Deploy and manage applications on OpenShift (Kubernetes-based platform), Design and maintain messaging and integration solutions for distributed systems, Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability of middleware components, Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to messaging, integration, and application hosting, Support application deployments and release management activities, Ensure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance of middleware systems, Implement security, access control, and compliance policies, Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams, Automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency, Using design documentation and functional programming specifications, you will be responsible for implementing identified components., You will ensure that implemented components are appropriately documented, unit-tested, and ready for integration into the final product., You will have the opportunity to architect the solution, test the code, and deploy and build a CI/CD pipeline for it., Provide work estimates for assigned development work, and guide features, functional objectives, or technologies being built for interested parties., experience with Apache Kafka (topics, brokers, partitions, consumer groups), 3 to 5 Years as IT Platform Lead - Middleware, Hands-on experience with IBM MQ and messaging systems, Experience with WebSphere Application Server (WAS) administration, Knowledge of Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) concepts and tools, Experience with OpenShift / Kubernetes container platforms, Good understanding of Linux/Unix systems, Experience with monitoring and logging tools, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, Experience with Kafka Streams / Kafka Connect, Knowledge of API gateways and microservices architecture, Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc. ), Scripting skills (Shell, Python), Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Understanding of DevOps and automation practices
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience, IBM MQ / WAS Certification, Experience with DevOps tools and modern engineering practices
What You'll Do.
and manage middleware platforms
Deploy and manage applications on OpenShift
Design and maintain messaging and integration solutions
Monitor system performance
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
Support application deployments and release management
Ensure high availability
and compliance policies
Automate routine tasks
Implement identified components
Ensure implemented components are appropriately documented
and ready for integration
Architect the solution
Build a CI/CD pipeline
Provide work estimates
functional objectives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams; naturally inclusive in how you work with others
Process & Methodology
Provide work estimates for assigned development work
Full Job Description
**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 passionate about solving complex problems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Then there’s a good chance you will love being a part of our Software Engineering – Development team at Kyndryl, where you will be able to see the immediate value of your work. As a Platform Lead Middleware at Kyndryl, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge software solutions. Your work will play a critical role in our business offering, your code will deliver value to our customers faster than ever before, and your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be critical in ensuring the success of our products. Key Responsibilities : * Install, configure, and manage middleware platforms including Kafka, IBM MQ, ESB, and WebSphere Application Server (WAS) * Deploy and manage applications on OpenShift (Kubernetes-based platform) * Design and maintain messaging and integration solutions for distributed systems * Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability of middleware components * Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to messaging, integration, and application hosting * Support application deployments and release management activities * Ensure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance of middleware systems * Implement security, access control, and compliance policies * Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams * Automate routine
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