GCP Platform Engineer

Infrastructure Architect

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.

Infrastructure Architects are the key link between Kyndryl and our clients. You're in a technical leadership role, uniting and guiding stakeholders from clients, governance, and project executives to delivery and sometimes even the vendors who work with the client. You'll be there from the start of a project — understanding what's needed and figuring out the best technical solution. And you'll be there at the finish, delivering the right product on time and within budget.

As an Infrastructure Architect, you'll draw upon the full breadth of your talent and experience. This is a technical leadership role, so we want you to bring your vision, knowledge, and leadership to each project. To the client, you're the subject matter expert – consulting early, gathering inputs, understanding what they need from our solution. You define what Kyndryl can do to meet this solution. You design the best solution for the job. And finally, you're the tech leader for implementation.

At Kyndryl we support all major cloud platforms, so you'll get the chance to use everything you know – and then some. You'll also become expert at knowing when and how to call on other SMEs outside your wheelhouse. Thinking your way around pre-existing limitations will grow your creativity and flexibility. You'll learn a lot here, and if you want to work toward certifications there are plenty of opportunities.

The rewards for all this are many. You'll get to influence, create, and deliver something from start to finish. You will have the power to delight our clients.

Your future at Kyndryl

This role opens the door to many career paths, both vertical and horizontal, and there may be opportunity to travel. It's a great chance for database administrators or other techs to break into the cloud. It's also a solid path to become enterprise or chief architect or a distinguished engineer! Whatever you see for yourself, you'll find the opportunity here.

Your Role

• Act as primary owner of GCP platform engineering
• Lead design, build, and governance of cloud infrastructure
• Ensure secure, scalable, production-grade systems
• Drive automation-first and policy-driven engineering
• Be accountable for delivery, quality, and reliability

What You Will Do

• Define and enforce GCP architecture, IAM, and org policies
• Build and operate GKE and Cloud Run workloads
• Develop Terraform modules and automate deployments
• Implement RBAC, security scans, and policy controls
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Execute migration strategies (VM → container / lift & shift)
• Design and Apply OPA policies and compliance frameworks
• Create and maintain SoPs, architecture docs, runbooks
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize performance + cost
• Collaborate with stakeholders and drive end-to-end ownership

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 And Experience

• 9+ years projects based hands-on GCP experience
• Strong expertise in:
• GCP Networking, IAM, Org Policy, Resource Hierarchy
• GKE (design, deployment, troubleshooting, scaling)
• Cloud Run (production-grade implementations)
• Advanced 4+ Yrs hands on experience in Terraform engineering:
• Module design, reusable architecture, environment isolation
• RBAC integration and policy enforcement
• Integration with Terrascan / Checkov
• Proven 5+ Yrs hands-on experience in:
• CI/CD pipeline design (GitHub Actions / GitLab)
• Cloud migrations (VM → container, lift & shift)
• Hands-on experience with design and implement OPA (Policy-as-code implementation)
• Strong capability in:
• Architecture design, SoPs, and technical documentation
• Production support, debugging, and root cause analysis
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and proactive delivery
• Strong communication skills (stakeholder-facing)

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Solid experience with:
• Multi-cloud exposure (AWS/Azure)
• Service mesh (Istio or equivalent)
• Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver)
• Knowledge of:
• FinOps (cost optimization strategies)
• Security frameworks and compliance standards
• Exposure to:
• Platform engineering / internal developer platforms
• GitOps workflows (ArgoCD / Flux)
• Must have written policies from scratch
• Must have integrated OPA with Terraform / CI/CD / Kubernetes
• Must have handled real enforcement use cases (not POCs)
• Experience in:
• High-scale production environments
• Enterprise transformation or modernization programs
• Certification:
• GCP Professional Cloud Architect / DevOps Engineer (preferred)
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer (Optional)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (Preferred)
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (Preferred)
• Strong bias toward:
• Automation-first approach
• Reusable and standardized solutions

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