Who We Are
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
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. We are always moving forward — pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
In our AI Led Application Modernization team we both create new applications and modernize old ones. We’re a relatively new part of Kyndryl and operate with a startup mentality. We know that the way that software is created is changing and we have the opportunity to build a team that’s aligned to the future. We end up modernizing all kinds of applications from the mainframe and Fortran to J2EE apps and ASP web front ends. We end up building new applications that are user centric. In both cases we use (and continue to improve) our Kyndryl Agentic Framework.
The Role
Kyndryl is seeking a hands-on Software Developer with an AI focus to help us build new applications and modernize existing ones for our clients. You will work as part of an AI Led Application Modernization team that believes the way software is designed, built, tested, and maintained is changing quickly—and that this change creates a tremendous opportunity for developers who are curious, practical, and ready to learn. Among your responsibilities will be:
Use AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, and similar technologies to accelerate delivery while maintaining engineering discipline, code quality, and security.
Design, build, test, and refactor software across new development and modernization efforts, including applications that may span legacy platforms, enterprise systems, APIs, cloud-native services, and modern user experiences.
Create fit-for-purpose AI agents and agentic workflows using frameworks such as LangGraph, A2A, MCP-enabled tools, or similar approaches when they are the right solution for a client or delivery challenge.
This role is deeply hands-on. You will write code, review AI-generated output, build automated tests, improve delivery patterns, and help shape how our team uses AI responsibly to deliver better software faster.
Your Future at Kyndryl
As an Application 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.
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.
Who You Are
Why Kyndryl:
We’re a purpose-driven company committed to innovation and empowering our people. Here, your work contributes to meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.
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.
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to provide 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 your work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain software for new application builds and modernization programs
Use AI-assisted development tools to generate, explain, refactor, test, and document code while applying strong engineering judgment to validate the results
Build fit-for-purpose agents and agentic workflows using frameworks such as LangGraph, A2A, MCP-enabled tools, or comparable technologies
Modernize existing applications by analyzing legacy code, extracting business logic, improving architecture, and incrementally moving systems toward more maintainable patterns
Collaborate with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and other developers to translate requirements into working software
Apply sound software engineering practices, including clean code, automated testing, secure coding, code reviews, CI/CD, observability, and maintainable documentation
Evaluate where AI can improve the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, code comprehension, test generation, documentation, migration planning, and developer productivity
Identify risks in AI-generated software, including brittle code, hidden assumptions, weak tests, security issues, licensing concerns, and maintainability gaps
Contribute to reusable patterns, accelerators, prompts, agents, and engineering practices that help the broader team deliver modernization work more effectively
Stay current with emerging AI development tools and agentic frameworks, bringing a practical point of view on what is ready for enterprise use
Who You Are
You are a developer who enjoys building useful software and solving hard problems. You are comfortable working in ambiguity, learning unfamiliar codebases, and using both traditional engineering practices and AI-enabled techniques to move from idea to working software.
You have experience on either new software development projects, application modernization efforts, or both. You understand that AI can make developers more productive, but you also know that great software still requires architecture, judgment, testing, security awareness, and accountability.
You are excited by the changes coming to software development. You have a growth mindset, actively experiment with AI-assisted development tools, and are interested in creating practical agents and workflows that help teams build, understand, modernize, and operate software more effectively.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
3 years of software development experience delivering production-quality applications
Experience with at least one modern programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Go, or comparable technologies
Experience with either new application development, application modernization, or both
Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools to support coding, refactoring, testing, documentation, debugging, or code comprehension
Experience reviewing and validating AI-generated code for correctness, security, maintainability, and alignment with requirements
Familiarity with agentic development concepts and experience building or prototyping fit-for-purpose agents using LangGraph, A2A, MCP-enabled tools, or similar frameworks
Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including APIs, data models, automated testing, version control, CI/CD, and secure coding practices
Ability to analyze existing codebases, identify modernization opportunities, and contribute to incremental transformation plans
Growth mindset and enthusiasm for how AI will reshape the software development profession
Hands-on experience with at least one of LangGraph, A2A, MCP, OpenAI or Anthropic APIs, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, or comparable agent and orchestration frameworks… we understand that these are not yet part of a developers life at every company, but if you haven’t worked with these at work we expect you to be playing with them in your spare time.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Experience with QA Methods and Best Practices.
Experience applying AI to QA.
Experience modernizing legacy applications, including mainframe, Fortran, J2EE, ASP, monolithic, or other enterprise application estates
Experience building cloud-native applications, APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, or modern front-end experiences
Experience creating agents that interact with enterprise tools, repositories, documentation, tickets, CI/CD pipelines, or application runtime data
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, automated quality gates, observability, containerization, and secure software delivery pipelines
Experience with retrieval-augmented generation, vector databases, tool calling, evaluation harnesses, prompt engineering, or LLM application testing
Experience working in Agile delivery environments with product owners, architects, business stakeholders, and distributed engineering teams
Ability to mentor other developers in practical, responsible, and effective use of AI-assisted software development practices
The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is - $92,040 to $174,840 based on a full-time schedule.
Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.
There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:
California (San Francisco Bay Area):$110,400 to $209,880
California (All Other):$101,280 to $192,360
Colorado: $92,040 to $174,840
Massachusetts$92,040 to $192,360
New York City: $110,400 to $209,880
Washington: $101,280 to $192,360
Washington DC:$101,280 to $192,360
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. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
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Skills Required
- At least 3 years of software development experience delivering production-quality applications
- Experience with at least one modern programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript, C#, Go, or comparable technologies
- Experience with new application development, application modernization, or both
- Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools for coding, refactoring, testing, documentation, debugging, or code comprehension
- Experience reviewing and validating AI-generated code for correctness, security, maintainability, and requirements alignment
- Familiarity with agentic development concepts and experience building or prototyping agents using LangGraph, A2A, MCP-enabled tools, or similar frameworks
- Strong understanding of APIs, data models, automated testing, version control, CI/CD, and secure coding practices
- Ability to analyze existing codebases, identify modernization opportunities, and contribute to incremental transformation plans
- Growth mindset and enthusiasm for AI's impact on software development
- Hands-on experience with LangGraph, A2A, MCP, OpenAI or Anthropic APIs, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, or comparable agent and orchestration frameworks
- Experience with QA methods and best practices
- Experience applying AI to QA
- Experience modernizing legacy applications, including mainframe, Fortran, J2EE, ASP, monolithic, or other enterprise applications
- Experience building cloud-native applications, APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, or modern front-end experiences
- Experience creating agents that interact with enterprise tools, repositories, documentation, tickets, CI/CD pipelines, or application runtime data
- Familiarity with DevSecOps, automated quality gates, observability, containerization, and secure software delivery pipelines
- Experience with retrieval-augmented generation, vector databases, tool calling, evaluation harnesses, prompt engineering, or LLM application testing
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments with product owners, architects, business stakeholders, and distributed engineering teams
- Ability to mentor developers in practical, responsible, and effective AI-assisted software development
Kyndryl Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kyndryl and has not been reviewed or approved by Kyndryl.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered good in some roles, with mentions of “good pay,” “great pay and benefits,” and an “acceptable salary range” paired with bonuses. Certain senior or consulting tracks are described as market-competitive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, paid time off, holidays, and a dedicated volunteer day are highlighted as positives. Parental leave exists companywide alongside sick leave and disability coverage.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Remote and hybrid flexibility is emphasized, including 100% remote roles and a formal flexible workplace policy. Well‑being resources such as the Be Well program and an EAP are available.
Kyndryl Insights
What We Do
We have the world’s best talent that design, run, and manage the most advanced and reliable technology infrastructure each day. Together, we think holistically about the health of these vital technology ecosystems. We are a focused, independent company that builds on our foundation of excellence by creating systems in new ways. Bringing in the right partners, investing in our business, and working side-by-side with our customers to unlock potential. We're raising the bar. Our experience speaks for itself: We have 90,000 highly skilled employees around the world serving 75 of the Fortune 100. But our purpose is what drives us: Advancing the vital systems that power human progress. Because when a digital ecosystem is healthy, it can more readily adapt and support continuous growth and that opens up a world of possibility for everyone.
