Technical Leader in OSS
About The Position
Kyndryl is seeking a hands-on Technical Leader in Open Source Software (OSS), also described as an Architect, to build and execute new services in support of a strategic partnership with an OSS provider. In Kyndryl’s AI Led Application Modernization team, the role will help expand joint offerings by identifying opportunities where the partner’s technology can benefit clients and developing those offerings with Kyndryl’s consulting practice and the partner’s software engineers. The role combines technical implementation and leadership. The Technical Leader will contribute to implementation projects, mentor consultants, set technical direction, participate in presales, work with clients before and after the sale, and help drive change in the business. The position is remote and requires travel 25% of the time for client visits.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of hands-on software development experience delivering production-quality applications.
- At least 2 years of experience implementing OSS at the operating-system, hypervisor, and container levels.
- Expertise in infrastructure architecture, with consideration for the workloads it supports.
- Experience leading teams and setting technical direction.
- Experience with common OSS software languages, including Python, Rust, Go, and C.
- Experience with new application development, application modernization, or both.
- Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools for coding, refactoring, testing, documentation, debugging, code comprehension, and architecture exploration.
- Strong understanding of software architecture and engineering fundamentals, including APIs, data models, integration patterns, automated testing, version control, CI/CD, secure coding, observability, and operational support.
- Growth mindset and enthusiasm for how AI will reshape software development.
- Willingness to travel 25% of the time for client visits; the role is remote.
Nice To Haves
- Prior consulting experience.
- Experience as an OSS contributor.
- Experience leading consulting engagements.
- Experience in sales and presales.
- Experience building consulting practices.
Responsibilities
- Learn the partner’s technology and applicable service offerings, and identify opportunities for client benefit.
- Define and harden service offerings with Kyndryl’s consulting practice and the partner’s software engineers.
- Work with alliance and industry leadership teams to craft offering value statements and help Kyndryl customer partners and consulting partners articulate that value to clients.
- Work with clients before and after the sale to ensure the offerings create value.
- Contribute hands-on to implementation projects.
- Mentor other consultants and help set technical direction.
- Participate in presales activities.
- Help drive change in the business.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage.
- Disability benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid leave and paid time off.
- Eligibility for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to applicable plan terms; sales-commission-eligible roles participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual bonus program.
- Employee learning programs and access to certification opportunities, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Skillsoft platforms.
- Company-wide volunteering and giving platform.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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