Payroll AMS IT Lead

Kyndryl • Norwalk, CT

5d • $138,480 - $263,160

About The Position

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities. The Role Are you ready to join the team of software engineering experts at Kyndryl? We are seeking a talented Payroll Americas IT lead Software Engineering Technical Specialist to contribute to our software engineering space and provide critical skills required for the development of cutting-edge SaaS products. As a Payroll AMS IT lead Software Engineering Technical Specialist, you will develop solutions in specific domains such as Payroll, Time & Absence Solutions, and more. You will be a leader – contributing knowledge, guidance, technical expertise, and team leadership skills. Your leadership will be demonstrated in your work, to your customers, and within your teams. At Kyndryl, we value effective communication and collaboration skills. When you recognize opportunities for business change, you will have the ability to clearly and persuasively communicate complex technical and business concepts to both customers and team members. You’ll be the go-to person for problem-solving of customers’ business and payroll technical issues. You have a knack for effectively identifying and framing problems, leading the collection of elements of information, and integrating this information to produce timely and thoughtful decisions. Your aim throughout is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and delivery of services payroll solutions through the use of technology and technical methods and methodologies. Driving the design, development, integration, delivery, and evolution of highly scalable distributed software you will integrate with other layers and offerings. You will provide deeper functionality and solutions to address customer needs. You will work closely with software engineers, architects, product managers, and partner teams to get high-quality products and features through the agile software development lifecycle. Your continuous grooming of features/user stories to estimate, identify technical risks/dependencies and clearly communicate them to project stakeholders will ensure the features are delivered with the right quality and within timeline. You will maintain and drive the clearing of technical debt, vulnerabilities, and currency of the 3rd party components within the product. As a Payroll AMS IT lead Software Engineering Technical Specialist, you will also coach and mentor engineers to design and implement highly available, secure, distributed software in a scalable architecture. This is an opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to the success of Kyndryl's innovative software products. Join us and become a key player in our team of software engineering experts! Your Future at Kyndryl Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Requirements

• 10 years (or more) experience managing high-performing Payroll IT teams using agile methodologies across regions
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or equivalent job experience
• Deep understanding of Payroll and related software development methodologies, practices, programming languages, frameworks, and tools
• Trained and/or certified in Workday payroll or ADP payroll with hands on experience in config and security
• Trained and/or certified in Workday payroll or ADP payroll with hands on experience in integration configuration, monitoring and data conversion experience at scale
• Leadership skills guiding and motivating development teams to deliver solutions that meet business requirements
• Proficient in project management, including scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management
• Business acumen to understand customer needs, market trends, and align software development with business objectives
• Excellent communication skills in liaising with team members and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more SaaS Payroll platforms to leverage cloud-native solutions
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to overcome challenges in software development projects

Benefits

• This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans.
• You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees