AI Platform Engineer

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

As an AI Platform Engineer in our AI Infra Stream, you will design, build, and maintain the advanced AI services that power our customers' Data and AI platforms. You will be at the forefront of driving AI enablement, ensuring our services provide access to state-of-the-art technology and AI models while remaining strictly scalable, governable, and secure.

You will bring a deep passion for AI and platform engineering, coupled with a strong understanding of the compliance and regulatory requirements necessary for well-designed implementations in the banking sector. As a clear communicator and collaborative problem-solver, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI innovation and robust enterprise-grade security.

What You Will Do

• Design and Build: Develop cutting-edge, scalable AI infrastructure adhering to strict enterprise standards, focusing on security-by-design, networking, privacy, and auditability.
• Innovate and Prototype: Translate emerging AI infrastructure components and features into robust, enterprise-ready standards.
• Collaborate on Compliance: Align regulatory banking requirements with enterprise architecture, security, risk, data governance, and platform teams.
• Enable Developers: Support development teams consuming AI services by sharing your combined expertise in infrastructure, AI, and platform architecture.
• Create Standards: Build automated templates and reference implementations to streamline and standardize AI infrastructure consumption.
• Engineer the Platform: Design and implement scalable cloud-native solutions, integrating Azure AI services seamlessly with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and supporting platforms.
• Drive Automation: Develop and maintain robust CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery) pipelines to ensure seamless platform automation.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Becoming an AI Platform Engineer at Kyndryl is an excellent gateway to many different paths. You’ll be creating a well-rounded skillset while gaining professional certifications and qualifications. You can evolve horizontally into other technical or non-technical areas, or move vertically into senior leadership or specialized domain roles. There are many different types and flavors of roles at Kyndryl, so everyone can find the opportunity that suits them best.

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

• Proven experience in platform engineering and designing scalable, cloud-native infrastructure solutions.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Azure (AI) Services and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Demonstrated experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Bicep, and development environments like VSCode.
• Proficiency in managing and navigating data platforms such as Databricks and Unity Catalog.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (Repositories/Pipelines).
• Solid understanding of IT governance, security-by-design, and compliance requirements for highly regulated environments (e.g., banking).
• Excellent communication skills with a goal-oriented, flexible, and highly collaborative mindset.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working directly with financial or banking IT infrastructure projects.
• Advanced industry certifications in Microsoft Azure Architecture or AI Engineering.
• Experience with MLOps principles and deploying advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) in enterprise environments.
• A strong portfolio of building reference architectures and automation templates for developer enablement.

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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