Senior Software Engineer

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. This is an exciting opportunity to build scalable, high-performance backend solutions that power modern data-driven platforms in a cloud-first environment.

Responsibilities

As a software developer, you will design and develop robust backend services using FastAPI, Pydantic, and SQLAlchemy, and play a key role in shaping API-driven data processing and orchestration frameworks. You will leverage asynchronous Python (asyncio) to deliver efficient, scalable solutions and seamlessly integrate with Azure data services such as ADLS, ADF, and Databricks. Your work will focus on creating reliable data models and validation layers, while ensuring strong observability, logging, and monitoring standards across applications. You will maintain high code quality through comprehensive testing with Pytest and contribute to continuous improvement through code reviews and performance optimization. Working closely with data engineers, architects, and product owners, you will help deliver end-to-end solutions that drive real business value, while also contributing to CI/CD pipelines and modern, containerized deployments.

Requirements

Core Engineering

• Strong experience in Python backend development
• Hands‑on experience with FastAPI, Pydantic and SQLAlchemy
• Good understanding of REST API design and microservices architecture

Cloud & Data Platforms

• Experience working with Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity with ADLS, Azure Data Factory and Databricks (preferred)

Concurrency & Performance

• Working knowledge of Python asyncio
• Understanding of high-throughput and low-latency system design

Testing

• Practical experience with Pytest
• Experience in unit, integration, and API testing

DevOps & Deployment

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices

Preferred Skills

• Experience with performance testing and tuning
• Knowledge of Terraform / Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Exposure to observability frameworks (OpenTelemetry, logging, tracing)
• Experience in data engineering or data platform ecosystems

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work in cross‑functional teams (engineering, product, operations)
• Good communication skills for enterprise stakeholder interactions
• Ownership mindset with focus on delivery and reliability

Career Development

The career path ahead is full of exciting opportunities to grow and advance within the job family. With dedication and hard work, you can climb the ladder to higher bands, achieving positions such as Principal Engineer or Vice President of Software. These roles offer the chance to inspire and innovate, while also bringing pride and accomplishment.

Benefits

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. From your first day, you’ll dive into impactful work. We’re here to champion your journey, providing personalized development goals, continuous feedback, cutting‑edge learning opportunities, and a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and shared success.

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