DevOps Engineer - WAS+Automation

Job description

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 Your role Key Responsibilities Middleware Administration & Automation (Primary Focus) Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for middleware platforms using Ansible, Python, and YAML. Automate middleware provisioning, installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning. Build reusable automation frameworks for:IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) IBM Liberty IBM HTTP Server (IHS) Apache Tomcat Oracle WebLogic IIS Apache HTTP Server Implement automated health checks, compliance validation, configuration drift detection, and self-healing capabilities. Convert manual middleware operational tasks into fully automated workflows and pipelines. Develop runbooks and automation standards for enterprise middleware operations. DevOps & CI/CD Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using:Azure DevOps GitHub Actions Jenkins VS Code Automate application deployments across middleware environments. Support release management, deployment orchestration, rollback mechanisms, and automated validations. Integrate infrastructure and middleware configurations into Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code frameworks. Embed security, governance, and compliance controls within CI/CD workflows. Collaborate with application, QA, and infrastructure teams to improve deployment reliability and speed. Middleware Platform Operations Manage and support enterprise middleware environments across Development, QA, UAT, and Production. Perform middleware installation, upgrades, migrations, and patch management. Configure:Application Servers Web Servers Messaging Systems Load Balancer Integrations SSL/TLS Security Reverse Proxy Configurations Implement clustering, load balancing, session persistence, and HA solutions. Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and resource optimization. Troubleshoot platform-level incidents and complex production issues. Cloud & Infrastructure Operations Automate deployment and configuration of middleware workloads on Azure and hybrid infrastructures. Support middleware services running on Windows and Linux platforms. Utilize VMware Aria Automation and Aria Operations for infrastructure automation, monitoring, provisioning, and operational governance. Support containerized middleware deployments utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift where applicable. Ensure platform availability, reliability, and security compliance. Monitoring, Reliability & Security Implement proactive monitoring and automated remediation for middleware components. Configure and manage:Application Monitoring JVM Monitoring Log Aggregation Alerting Frameworks Performance Dashboards VMware Aria Operations Conduct root cause analysis and develop permanent fixes through automation. Implement security hardening, certificate management, encryption standards, and access controls. Support audit and compliance requirements. Required Skills & Qualifications Middleware Technologies Primary Skills IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) IBM Liberty IBM HTTP Server (IHS) Apache Tomcat JBoss EAP Preferred / Secondary Skills Oracle WebLogic IIS Apache HTTP Server Automation & Configuration Management Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) Ansible Python PowerShell Bash YAML DevOps & CI/CD Azure DevOps GitHub GitHub Actions Jenkins Git VS Code Cloud & Virtualization Microsoft Azure Hybrid Cloud VMware Aria Suite VMware Virtualization Platforms Containers & Platform Engineering Docker Kubernetes OpenShift Monitoring & Observability Dynatrace AppDynamics Splunk ELK Grafana Prometheus VMware Aria Operations Infrastructure & Networking SSL/TLS DNS Certificates Load Balancers Firewalls Reverse Proxies Operating Systems Linux Windows Server Soft Skills Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. Automation-first mindset. Ability to work independently and manage critical production environments. Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills. Customer-focused and outcome-driven approach. Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing capabilities. 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 Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills Key Responsibilities Middleware Administration & Automation (Primary Focus) Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for middleware platforms using Ansible, Python, and YAML. Automate middleware provisioning, installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning. Build reusable automation frameworks for:IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) IBM Liberty IBM HTTP Server (IHS) Apache Tomcat Oracle WebLogic IIS Apache HTTP Server Implement automated health checks, compliance validation, configuration drift detection, and self-healing capabilities. Convert manual middleware operational tasks into fully automated workflows and pipelines. Develop runbooks and automation standards for enterprise middleware operations. DevOps & CI/CD Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using:Azure DevOps GitHub Actions Jenkins VS Code Automate application deployments across middleware environments. Support release management, deployment orchestration, rollback mechanisms, and automated validations. Integrate infrastructure and middleware configurations into Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code frameworks. Embed security, governance, and compliance controls within CI/CD workflows. Collaborate with application, QA, and infrastructure teams to improve deployment reliability and speed. Middleware Platform Operations Manage and support enterprise middleware environments across Development, QA, UAT, and Production. Perform middleware installation, upgrades, migrations, and patch management. Configure:Application Servers Web Servers Messaging Systems Load Balancer Integrations SSL/TLS Security Reverse Proxy Configurations Implement clustering, load balancing, session persistence, and HA solutions. Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and resource optimization. Troubleshoot platform-level incidents and complex production issues. Cloud & Infrastructure Operations Automate deployment and configuration of middleware workloads on Azure and hybrid infrastructures. Support middleware services running on Windows and Linux platforms. Utilize VMware Aria Automation and Aria Operations for infrastructure automation, monitoring, provisioning, and operational governance. Support containerized middleware deployments utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift where applicable. Ensure platform availability, reliability, and security compliance. Monitoring, Reliability & Security Implement proactive monitoring and automated remediation for middleware components. Configure and manage:Application Monitoring JVM Monitoring Log Aggregation Alerting Frameworks Performance Dashboards VMware Aria Operations Conduct root cause analysis and develop permanent fixes through automation. Implement security hardening, certificate management, encryption standards, and access controls. Support audit and compliance requirements. Middleware Technologies Primary Skills IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) IBM Liberty IBM HTTP Server (IHS) Apache Tomcat JBos