Software Developer

Mon, 08/03/2026 - 04:50

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

Who We Are

At Kyndryl Italia Innovation Services, 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.

Your role
Bring your specialist knowledge and experience to a company managing 50% of the world’s MIPS and play a critical role in our modernization mission. You’ll be in good company among our global community of experts leading the future of mainframe modernization. Experts who share knowledge openly and collaborate freely.

In this role, you’ll design, build and maintain the high-volume business logic that runs on the mainframe. At the same time you’ll play a key role in refactoring legacy code to enable modern cloud and mobile applications to seamlessly interact with the mainframe’s core data.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and testing Java microservices based on predefined architectural and functional specifications;

• Implementing business logic for complex, highly reliable transactional processes;

• Contributing to the development of orchestration, integration, and data synchronization services;

• Implementing REST APIs documented using the OpenAPI 3.0 specification;

• Writing automated unit and integration tests, while contributing to the overall quality and maintainability of the codebase;

• Supporting debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization activities;

• Collaborating with the team on observability, structured logging, metrics, and distributed tracing initiatives;

• Developing highly reliable services for transactional processes with stringent scalability and resilience requirements.

Who You Are

Technical Skills - Mandatory Skills and Qualifications

The candidate must possess the following mandatory skills and qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience

• Proficiency in Java 17 and Spring Boot 3.x ;

• Experience in designing and implementing applications based on the microservices architectural pattern ;

• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and Redis ;

• Familiarity with Apache Kafka or equivalent messaging systems;

• Ability to develop and consume RESTful APIs ;

• Knowledge of OpenAPI 3.0 and Swagger specifications;

• Experience with Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift ;

• Solid experience in automated testing using JUnit 5 ;

• Experience with static code analysis tools to ensure code quality and security;

• Basic knowledge of structured logging , monitoring, and observability practices.

• Ability to independently manage technical tasks, from requirements analysis through implementation;

• Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with architects, business analysts, and testers;

• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and adherence to project and security standards;

• Good technical documentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.

The following skills and experience will be considered a plus:

• Experience in mainframe-to-cloud migration projects or legacy system modernization initiatives ;

• Experience in developing with Python ;

• Knowledge of Spring Cloud Gateway , Resilience4j , Prometheus , Grafana , and OpenTelemetry ;

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and related tools (e.g., GitLab , Jenkins );

• Experience with data integration and synchronization solutions in hybrid cloud/mainframe environments.

• Experience working in environments with stringent security, audit trail, and traceability requirements;

• Knowledge of architectural and migration patterns such as Strangler Fig , Dual Run , rollback strategies, and transactional consistency management;

• Experience with platforms heavily dependent on integrations with external systems and legacy back-end environments.

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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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