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Lisboa, Portugal
Hybrid
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
Are you ready to take on a ground-floor opportunity and make your mark with a brand-new platform with unstoppable growth potential? Kyndryl is seeking a passionate and driven IT/Cloud Consultant to join our team and break out of the hierarchy to rewrite the rules for what comes next.
As an IT/Cloud Consultant at Kyndryl, you will be re-energized with a fresh set of challenges, including working on large enterprise, fast-track infrastructure projects. You will have the opportunity to be the standard-bearer in a new organization and industry-leading brand, where you can leverage your unstoppable growth potential and start building what can become your legacy.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of strategic decision-making, defining sourcing strategies, and selecting providers that align with our customers’ IT and automation strategies. You will be the trusted advisor, accountable for delivering highly complex, multi-disciplined consulting engagements that provide lasting and measurable value to our esteemed customers. Your expertise in prioritizing use cases, conducting ROI and business case analyses, and seamlessly incorporating security and resiliency into future state designs will shape the foundation for success.
You will strategically develop a future state vision and roadmap, revolutionizing the infrastructure and network requirements to meet the ever-evolving needs of both IT and business. You'll be the catalyst for improved performance and productivity, identifying areas where efficiency can be optimized, costs minimized, risks reduced, and performance enhanced. You will capture, prioritize, and analyze technical requirements, both functional and non-functional, ensuring that every aspect of the solution is meticulously crafted to perfection.
But it doesn't stop there. Your impact will extend beyond individual projects. As a thought leader, you will shape the evolution of our intellectual capital assets and contribute to the development of practice resources, solidifying our position as industry trailblazers. Join us at Kyndryl and be a part of our unstoppable growth – where every challenge is an opportunity and innovation knows no bounds.
Your Future at Kyndryl
As an IT/Cloud Consultant at Kyndryl you will join the Kyndryl Consultant Profession, working with other Kyndryl Consultants, Architects, Project Managers, and cross-functional Technical Subject Matter Experts – presenting unlimited opportunities with unmatched support through our investment in your learning, training, and career growth.
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 Technical and Professional Experience
• Experience as a Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or similar role
• Hands-on experience with public and/or private cloud environments, including deployment, configuration and automation
• Practical experience with Kubernetes, including application deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, scaling, and basic cluster operations
• Experience working with containerized applications and container technologies
• Understanding of microservices architectures and cloud-native application deployment patterns
• Knowledge of Platform Engineering concepts, including internal developer platforms, self-service capabilities, reusable templates, automation, and improving developer experience
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools and practices, such as Terraform, Ansible or similar technologies
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices to support secure and automated software delivery
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability practices for cloud platforms and distributed applications
• Understanding of cloud and Kubernetes fundamentals, including networking, security, identity and access management, storage, availability, and scalability
• Ability to support readiness assessments, identify technical inefficiencies, and contribute to strategies that improve cloud platforms, Kubernetes environments, and application delivery capabilities
• Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Working knowledge of at least one cloud or infrastructure platform, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, VMware, OpenShift, or private cloud technologies
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms, Kubernetes, DevOps, Platform Engineering, or enterprise architecture, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer, Red Hat OpenShift, TOGAF, or similar
• Experience with relevant enterprise Kubernetes platforms
• Exposure to Internal Developer Platforms, golden paths, service catalogs, developer portals, or platform-as-a-product approaches
• Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools such as Argo CD, Flux, or similar
• Understanding of service mesh technologies, API gateways, ingress controllers, and microservices communication patterns
• Knowledge of cloud-native security practices, including container security, image scanning, secrets management, policy enforcement, and compliance controls
• Ability to describe how cloud-native technologies impact security, availability, scalability, cost, capacity, resilience, and operational efficiency
• Experience working in Agile environments, including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar delivery frameworks
• Awareness of IT Operating Models and the organizational capabilities needed to deploy, manage, and support cloud-native platforms
• Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineering principles, including reliability, incident response, automation, and continuous improvement
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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