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
Are you ready to dive headfirst into the captivating world of data engineering at Kyndryl? As a Data Engineer, you'll be the visionary behind our data platforms, crafting them into powerful tools for decision-makers. Your role? Ensuring a treasure trove of pristine, harmonized data is at everyone's fingertips.
As an AWS Data Engineer at Kyndryl, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performing data pipelines using AWS cloud-native services. This role requires extensive hands-on experience with both real-time and batch data processing, expertise in cloud-based ETL/ELT architectures, and a commitment to delivering clean, reliable, and well-modeled datasets.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant data pipelines utilizing AWS services such as Glue, Lambda, Kinesis, S3, EMR, Step Functions, and Athena.
Create and maintain ETL/ELT workflows to support both structured and unstructured data ingestion from various sources, including RDBMS, APIs, SFTP, and Streaming.
Optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Develop and manage data models, data lakes, and data warehouses on AWS platforms (e.g., Redshift, Lake Formation).
Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD and infrastructure as code (IaC) for data pipelines using CloudFormation or Terraform.
Ensure data quality, validation, lineage, and governance through tools such as AWS Glue Data Catalog and AWS Lake Formation.
Work in concert with data scientists, analysts, and application teams to deliver data-driven solutions.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in production pipelines.
Stay abreast of AWS advancements and recommend improvements where applicable.
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 Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
Over 8 years of experience in data engineering
More than 3 years of experience with the AWS data ecosystem
Strong experience with Pyspark, SQL, and Python
Proficiency in AWS services: Glue, S3, Redshift, EMR, Lambda, Kinesis, CloudWatch, Athena, Step Functions
Familiarity with data modelling concepts, dimensional models, and data lake architectures
Experience with CI/CD, GitHub Actions, CloudFormation/Terraform
Understanding of data governance, privacy, and security best practices
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience working as a Data Engineer and/or in cloud modernization.
Experience with AWS Lake Formation and Data Catalog for metadata management.
Knowledge of Databricks, Snowflake, or BigQuery for data analytics.
AWS Certified Data Engineer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect is a plus.
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently and in agile teams.
A proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges in data workflows.
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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