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Bengaluru, Pune · Hybrid

Forward Deployed Engineer – Mainframe Modernization & Cloud Transformation

Full-timePosted
Salary
Not disclosed
Experience
5–6 years
Eligible batches
2020 · 2021
Degree
Bachelor's, Master's
Location
Bengaluru, PuneHybrid

About the role

Kyndryl is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to lead the migration of legacy mainframe workloads to cloud‑native platforms. Based in Bangalore or Pune, you will work in a hybrid setting, using the Kyndryl Agentic Framework to turn AI‑generated modernization output into production‑ready applications on AWS.

Responsibilities

  • Consume and refine code produced by the KAF, fixing compilation issues and adding missing business logic.
  • Translate COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2 and VSAM components into Java‑based microservices and cloud batch jobs.
  • Package services with Docker, orchestrate them on Kubernetes, and ensure smooth deployment through CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborate with architects, QA, and platform engineers to prepare applications for testing, deployment and operational hand‑over.
  • Design automated unit tests, conduct code reviews and embed security gates in the delivery pipeline.
  • Provide troubleshooting expertise for build, dependency and runtime problems across modernized workloads.

Eligibility

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with mainframe technologies and modern Java/cloud stacks.

Skills

  • Deep knowledge of COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2 and VSAM.
  • Strong Java (11+) development skills with Spring Boot and Spring Batch.
  • Experience building REST APIs, microservices and event‑driven architectures.
  • Hands‑on expertise with Docker, Kubernetes and AWS services.
  • Proficiency with Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools (JUnit, Mockito).

Resume keywords

Asked for

  • Cobol
  • Cics
  • Jcl
  • Db2
  • Vsam
  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • AWS
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes

Nice to have

  • AI-assisted modernization
  • Agentic framework
  • AWS certifications
  • Devsecops
  • Agile
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Benefits

  • Hybrid‑friendly work environment with well‑being programs.
  • Access to certifications on major cloud platforms and continuous learning resources.
  • Opportunities to work on large‑scale, mission‑critical modernization projects.
  • Supportive culture that values inclusion, growth mindset and employee empowerment.
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About Kyndryl

Designs, builds and runs the IT infrastructure of large businesses, including cloud, network, digital workplace and security services, in over 60 countries.

Founded 2021 · 5000+ employees · HQ New York, New York, United States

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