DevOps Engineer - WAS+Automation

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

Your role

Key Responsibilities

Middleware Administration & Automation (Primary Focus)

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for middleware platforms using Ansible, Python, and YAML.
• Automate middleware provisioning, installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Build reusable automation frameworks for:
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
  • IBM Liberty
  • IBM HTTP Server (IHS)
  • Apache Tomcat
  • Oracle WebLogic
  • IIS
  • Apache HTTP Server
• Implement automated health checks, compliance validation, configuration drift detection, and self-healing capabilities.
• Convert manual middleware operational tasks into fully automated workflows and pipelines.
• Develop runbooks and automation standards for enterprise middleware operations.

DevOps & CI/CD

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using:
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub Actions
  • Jenkins
  • VS Code
• Automate application deployments across middleware environments.
• Support release management, deployment orchestration, rollback mechanisms, and automated validations.
• Integrate infrastructure and middleware configurations into Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code frameworks.
• Embed security, governance, and compliance controls within CI/CD workflows.
• Collaborate with application, QA, and infrastructure teams to improve deployment reliability and speed.

Middleware Platform Operations

• Manage and support enterprise middleware environments across Development, QA, UAT, and Production.
• Perform middleware installation, upgrades, migrations, and patch management.
• Configure:
  • Application Servers
  • Web Servers
  • Messaging Systems
  • Load Balancer Integrations
  • SSL/TLS Security
  • Reverse Proxy Configurations
• Implement clustering, load balancing, session persistence, and HA solutions.
• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and resource optimization.
• Troubleshoot platform-level incidents and complex production issues.

Cloud & Infrastructure Operations

• Automate deployment and configuration of middleware workloads on Azure and hybrid infrastructures.
• Support middleware services running on Windows and Linux platforms.
• Utilize VMware Aria Automation and Aria Operations for infrastructure automation, monitoring, provisioning, and operational governance.
• Support containerized middleware deployments utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift where applicable.
• Ensure platform availability, reliability, and security compliance.

Monitoring, Reliability & Security

• Implement proactive monitoring and automated remediation for middleware components.
• Configure and manage:
  • Application Monitoring
  • JVM Monitoring
  • Log Aggregation
  • Alerting Frameworks
  • Performance Dashboards
  • VMware Aria Operations
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop permanent fixes through automation.
• Implement security hardening, certificate management, encryption standards, and access controls.
• Support audit and compliance requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Middleware Technologies

Primary Skills

• IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
• IBM Liberty
• IBM HTTP Server (IHS)
• Apache Tomcat
• JBoss EAP

Preferred / Secondary Skills

• Oracle WebLogic
• IIS
• Apache HTTP Server

Automation & Configuration Management

• Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)
• Ansible
• Python
• PowerShell
• Bash
• YAML

DevOps & CI/CD

• Azure DevOps
• GitHub
• GitHub Actions
• Jenkins
• Git
• VS Code

Cloud & Virtualization

• Microsoft Azure
• Hybrid Cloud
• VMware Aria Suite
• VMware Virtualization Platforms

Containers & Platform Engineering

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift

Monitoring & Observability

• Dynatrace
• AppDynamics
• Splunk
• ELK
• Grafana
• Prometheus
• VMware Aria Operations

Infrastructure & Networking

• SSL/TLS
• DNS
• Certificates
• Load Balancers
• Firewalls
• Reverse Proxies

Operating Systems

• Linux
• Windows Server

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Automation-first mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage critical production environments.
• Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.
• Customer-focused and outcome-driven approach.
• Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing capabilities.

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 & Qualifications Technical Skills 

• Key Responsibilities

  Middleware Administration & Automation (Primary Focus)

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for middleware platforms using Ansible, Python, and YAML.
• Automate middleware provisioning, installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Build reusable automation frameworks for:
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
  • IBM Liberty
  • IBM HTTP Server (IHS)
  • Apache Tomcat
  • Oracle WebLogic
  • IIS
  • Apache HTTP Server
• Implement automated health checks, compliance validation, configuration drift detection, and self-healing capabilities.
• Convert manual middleware operational tasks into fully automated workflows and pipelines.
• Develop runbooks and automation standards for enterprise middleware operations.

• DevOps & CI/CD

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using:
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub Actions
  • Jenkins
  • VS Code
• Automate application deployments across middleware environments.
• Support release management, deployment orchestration, rollback mechanisms, and automated validations.
• Integrate infrastructure and middleware configurations into Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code frameworks.
• Embed security, governance, and compliance controls within CI/CD workflows.
• Collaborate with application, QA, and infrastructure teams to improve deployment reliability and speed.

• Middleware Platform Operations

• Manage and support enterprise middleware environments across Development, QA, UAT, and Production.
• Perform middleware installation, upgrades, migrations, and patch management.
• Configure:
  • Application Servers
  • Web Servers
  • Messaging Systems
  • Load Balancer Integrations
  • SSL/TLS Security
  • Reverse Proxy Configurations
• Implement clustering, load balancing, session persistence, and HA solutions.
• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and resource optimization.
• Troubleshoot platform-level incidents and complex production issues.

• Cloud & Infrastructure Operations

• Automate deployment and configuration of middleware workloads on Azure and hybrid infrastructures.
• Support middleware services running on Windows and Linux platforms.
• Utilize VMware Aria Automation and Aria Operations for infrastructure automation, monitoring, provisioning, and operational governance.
• Support containerized middleware deployments utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift where applicable.
• Ensure platform availability, reliability, and security compliance.

• Monitoring, Reliability & Security

• Implement proactive monitoring and automated remediation for middleware components.
• Configure and manage:
  • Application Monitoring
  • JVM Monitoring
  • Log Aggregation
  • Alerting Frameworks
  • Performance Dashboards
  • VMware Aria Operations
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop permanent fixes through automation.
• Implement security hardening, certificate management, encryption standards, and access controls.
• Support audit and compliance requirements.

• Middleware Technologies

  Primary Skills

• IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
• IBM Liberty
• IBM HTTP Server (IHS)
• Apache Tomcat
• JBoss EAP

• Preferred / Secondary Skills

• Oracle WebLogic
• IIS
• Apache HTTP Server

• Automation & Configuration Management

• Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)
• Ansible
• Python
• PowerShell
• Bash
• YAML

• DevOps & CI/CD

• Azure DevOps
• GitHub
• GitHub Actions
• Jenkins
• Git
• VS Code

• Cloud & Virtualization

• Microsoft Azure
• Hybrid Cloud
• VMware Aria Suite
• VMware Virtualization Platforms

• Containers & Platform Engineering

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift

• Monitoring & Observability

• Dynatrace
• AppDynamics
• Splunk
• ELK
• Grafana
• Prometheus
• VMware Aria Operations

• Infrastructure & Networking

• SSL/TLS
• DNS
• Certificates
• Load Balancers
• Firewalls
• Reverse Proxies

• Operating Systems

• Linux
• Windows Server
• Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Automation-first mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage critical production environments.
• Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.
• Customer-focused and outcome-driven approach.
• Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing capabilities.

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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