Senior Lead, Data Science and AI

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 As a Full-Stack Senior Lead Data Scientist at Kyndryl, you will join the People Workforce Analytics team to build innovative internal solutions for our HR organization. Your primary focus will be developing and maintaining our AI agent and building a natural language data agent on Data Fabric for HR reporting queries. Working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, you will bridge the gap between complex business problems and actionable solutions using a powerful blend of data engineering, AI specialization, and data science. What you will do Design, build, and deploy end-to-end full-stack data science and AI solutions, with a primary focus on developing the AI agent and natural language HR reporting tools. Architect and deploy scalable solutions using Microsoft Azure cloud services, integrating various enterprise data sources such as Workday and Power Apps. Collaborate globally with distributed teams across the US, Costa Rica, UK, and India, adjusting your working schedule to support daily alignment with US East Coast stakeholders. Partner closely with data engineers and business leaders to develop scalable data pipelines, REST APIs, and backend services that operationalize machine learning and AI workloads. Apply modern software engineering and machine learning engineering (MLOps) practices to reliably move models from development into production. Who You Are Required skills and experience Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for developing production-grade data pipelines, backend services, and machine learning models. Demonstrated experience designing, building, and deploying scalable cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure services. Proven hands-on experience building REST APIs, backend microservices, and system integrations between enterprise cloud applications (e.g., Workday, Microsoft Power Apps). Deep understanding of the full machine learning lifecycle, from data extraction and model training to deployment, monitoring, and MLOps governance. Practical expertise with software engineering best practices, including Git version control, containerization (such as Docker), automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrated willingness and flexibility to adjust working hours into the evening (typically until 18:00–19:00 CET) for real-time collaboration with US East Coast and Latin American teams. Preferred skills and experience Prior professional experience in management or technology consulting, with demonstrated ability to quickly unpack complex business processes. Background in a high-growth startup or agile team environment building greenfield technical solutions with minimal supervision. Familiarity with enterprise Data Fabric concepts or human resources data architectures. What you can expectEvery position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We offer hands-on opportunities you will not find elsewhere, including massive architectural freedom to experiment, exposure to cutting-edge agentic AI technologies, and dedicated sponsorship to earn certifications across all four major cloud platforms. In this role, you will gain high visibility across senior leadership, collaborating directly with executives to transform how enterprise workforce decisions are made. 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. Get Referred! If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.