Containers Engineer

Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.\n\nThe Role\nInfrastructure Specialists at Kyndryl are project-based subject matter experts in all things infrastructure - good at providing analysis, documenting and diagraming work for hand-off, offering timely solutions, and generally "figuring it out." This is a hands-on role where your feel for the interaction between a system and its environment will be invaluable to every one of your clients.\nJob description -\nContainer & Platform Engineering\nDesign, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters for enterprise workloads\nPackage, deploy, and manage applications using Helm charts\nImplement best practices for container lifecycle management, scaling, and resiliency\nTroubleshoot container, pod, and cluster-level issues\nStorage & NetApp Integration\nIntegrate NetApp storage solutions with Kubernetes Trident / Astra (stateful workloads)\nPersistent Volumes (PV), StorageClasses\n\nSupport NetApp ONTAP‑based storage for container platforms\nOptimize performance, availability, and data protection for stateful containers\nCI/CD & Git Pipelines\nBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications\nImplement Git‑based pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)\nAutomate build, test, container image scanning, and deployment processes\nEnable GitOps practices for Kubernetes deployments\nAutomation & Infrastructure as Code\nDevelop automation using scripts and declarative configurations\nAutomate cluster provisioning, application deployment, and upgrades\nCreate reusable templates for Helm charts and pipeline automation\nSupport continuous improvement of automation frameworks\nOperations & Reliability\nMonitor platform health, performance, and capacity\nImplement logging, monitoring, and alerting for containers\nParticipate in incident management and root cause analysis\nCollaborate with DevOps, SRE, and application teams\nYour future at Kyndryl\nThere are lots of opportunities to gain certification and qualifications on the job, and you'll continuously grow as a Cloud Hyperscaler. Many of our Infrastructure Specialists are on a path toward becoming either an Architect or Distinguished Engineer, and there are opportunities at every skill level to grow in either of these directions.\n\nWho You Are\nYou'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.\nRequired Skills & Qualifications\nTechnical Skills\nOverall 7+ years of experience into IT.\n\nCore Containerization Skills\nStrong experience with Docker (building, running, and managing containers)\nWriting and optimizing Dockerfiles for efficient image creation\nManaging container images (tagging, versioning, pushing/pulling from registries like Docker Hub, Harbor, ECR, ACR, GCR)\nKnowledge of OCI image standards and container lifecycle management\nDeep expertise in Kubernetes architecture and operations\nStrong hands‑on experience with NetApp storage for containers\nContainer Orchestration\nHands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) (deployments, services, pods, namespaces, ConfigMaps, secrets, etc.)\nFamiliarity with Kubernetes distributions (OpenShift, EKS, AKS, GKE, Rancher)\nExperience with Helm charts for application packaging and deployment\nScaling and load balancing containers in orchestrated environments\nInfrastructure & Cloud\nDeploying containers in cloud platforms (AWS ECS/EKS, Azure AKS, Google GKE)\nFamiliarity with hybrid and multi-cloud container platforms\nNetworking knowledge (CNI plugins, ingress controllers, service mesh like Istio/Linkerd)\nPersistent storage and volume management in containerized environments\nDevOps & Automation\nBuilding CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Tekton)\nInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi) for container deployments\nAutomation of container build, scan, and deployment processes\nKnowledge of GitOps practices\nAutomation & Tooling\nYAML‑centric configuration and templating\nScripting (Shell, Python, or equivalent)\nExposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)\nKubernetes CSI and storage lifecycle automation\nPlatform & Tooling\nDocker or container runtimes\nGit (branching and pull request workflows)\nKubernetes storage concepts (PV, PVC, CSI)\nExposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is a plus\nNice‑to‑Have Skills\nGitOps tools (Argo CD, Flux)\nNetApp Astra / Trident\nTerraform or Ansible\nObservability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)\nService mesh or API gateway exposure\nSoft Skills\nStrong troubleshooting and analytical skills\nAbility to work in fast‑paced, production environments\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills\nAutomation‑first and problem‑solving mindset\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience\nCertifications (Preferred)\nKubernetes (CKA / CKAD / CKS)\nNetApp certifications (NCDA or cloud storage exposure)\nCloud certifications (Azure/AWS)\n\nBeing You\nThe "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.\n\nWhat You Can Expect\nYour 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.\n\nFrom 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.\n\nWe'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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nGet Referred!\nIf you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked 'How Did You Hear About Us' during the application process, select 'Employee Referral' and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.\n]]>