Middleware Platform Administrator

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 As a Middleware Platform Administrator at Kyndryl, you will be responsible for the administration, operation, and support of enterprise middleware platforms that enable application integration, messaging, business processes, and critical services. In this role, you will ensure the stability, performance, and availability of middleware environments that support mission‑critical business operations. You will work in complex, high‑availability environments, collaborating with cross‑functional technical teams to manage integrations, automate processes, troubleshoot incidents, and implement changes following ITIL best practices. Your work will play a key role in ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise integration services for our customers. Key Responsibilities Administer and operate middleware platforms for application integration, messaging, and business process automation in enterprise environments. Manage application and web servers and ensure stable, secure, and high‑availability operations. Support and maintain messaging, streaming, and integration platforms, ensuring reliable data flow across systems. Perform monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance analysis of middleware components in production environments under defined SLAs. Execute deployments, configuration changes, patches, and upgrades following ITIL practices, maintaining accurate technical documentation and audit support. Your Future at Kyndryl Every position at Kyndryl offers a path forward for career growth. Whether you want to broaden your technical expertise across multiple middleware platforms or specialize deeply in integration, automation, or messaging technologies, you’ll find opportunities to learn, innovate, and make an impact. At Kyndryl, you’ll work alongside skilled professionals in a collaborative, global environment while supporting some of the world’s most critical technology systems. Who You Are You’re skilled at what you do and bring the experience to prove it. More importantly, you have a growth mindset and a strong sense of accountability. You are customer‑focused, comfortable working in high‑pressure production environments, and motivated by solving complex technical challenges while continuously improving service quality and operational excellence. Required Skills and Experience 4+ years of experience administering and supporting enterprise middleware platforms in production environments. Hands‑on experience with application and web servers such as WebLogic, WebSphere Application Server / Liberty, Tomcat, IIS, Apache, Nginx, or equivalent. Experience with messaging and integration platforms including IBM MQ, TIBCO EMS, and Confluent Kafka (Connectors and Control Center). Experience supporting BPM and process automation platforms such as TIBCO BPM/iProcess/BusinessWorks, Pega, Red Hat PAM (jBPM), or IBM BAMOE. Solid experience with monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning in high‑availability, SLA‑driven environments. Experience executing deployments, configuration changes, patches, and upgrades following ITIL best practices. Intermediate English proficiency for technical documentation and collaboration with global teams. Preferred Skills and Certifications Confluent Certified Administrator for Apache Kafka (CCAK) or similar certification. IBM Certified Solution Implementer – WebSphere MQ or equivalent. Experience working in regulated or mission‑critical enterprise environments. 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.