Mainframe Coupling Facility Implementation

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 a Mainframe Coupling Facility Implementation at Kyndryl, you’ll be a subject matter expert responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing Coupling Facility (CF) environments within enterprise IBM mainframe infrastructures. In this role, you will ensure high availability, resilience, and performance for mission‑critical systems that support complex business operations.

You will lead the implementation and ongoing administration of Coupling Facility environments, working closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration with GDPS IBM mainframe technologies. Your expertise will help strengthen system stability, improve recovery capabilities, and drive continuous improvement.

As a senior engineer, you will also play a key role in mentoring team members, promoting best practices, and advancing automation and standardization across mainframe platforms at Kyndryl.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, configuration, and administration of IBM mainframe Coupling Facility Environment.

• Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability through continuous optimization of CF configurations.

• Oversee integration and compliance with GDPS IBM mainframe technologies to support resilience and recovery objectives.

• Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across mainframe environments.

• Lead incident response and major recovery activities related to Coupling Facility and mainframe infrastructure.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to growing your career. 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

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in IBM mainframe environments with deep expertise in Coupling Facility implementation and administration.

• Proven experience leading incident management, major recovery activities, and driving automation and standardization initiatives.

• Demonstrated subject‑matter expertise in at least one mainframe platform.

• Experience mentoring technical teams and leading cross‑functional projects.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Intermediate English proficiency for technical documentation, global collaboration, and incident communication.

• Advanced knowledge of GDPR IBM Mainframe technologies.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills.

• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages such as JCL, Unix shell, PowerShell, or SQL.

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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