Forward Deployed Engineer - Platform Engineer

3620 Kyndryl UK Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl in City of London is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) with a Platform Engineering focus to own end-to-end delivery for cloud platform and infrastructure modernisations across Azure, GCP, and AWS. You translate business challenges into target-state cloud solutions and lead solution design and deployment in collaboration with AI engineers.

You will drive CI/CD pipelines, IaC with Terraform and Helm, and guide legacy migrations while ensuring security and governance across

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in solution and platform architecture delivering client-facing infrastructure modernisations.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure, GCP, and/or AWS (landing zones, networking, IAM, cost controls).
• Production experience with Kubernetes, GitOps delivery (ArgoCD), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm).
• Hands-on experience implementing security end-to-end: CI/CD security tooling, Kubernetes namespace segmentation and managed identities, and secure access in landing zones and the hyperscaler.
• Hands-on experience with SSL/TLS certificate management, DNS zone administration, and secure network access to endpoints.
• Solid grasp of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git & GitHub), and microservices/API architectures.
• Practical experience with observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry).
• Working knowledge of generative AI platforms: LLM hosting, LLM gateways, and MLOps/LLMOps practices for deploying and monitoring AI systems in production.

Responsibilities

• Translate business challenges into target-state cloud platforms across Azure, GCP, and AWS
• Build enterprise container platforms (Kubernetes) and GitOps-based delivery (ArgoCD)
• Build self-service developer environments and secure landing zones
• Support platforms that host and serve generative AI systems (LLM hosting, LLM gateways, agentic workflows)
• Own delivery end-to-end: build CI/CD pipelines and implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm)
• Guide legacy application modernisation, microservices migrations, and API integrations
• Implement security end-to-end across the platform: security tooling built into CI/CD pipelines, namespace segmentation and managed identities in Kubernetes, and secure access controls in landing zones and the hyperscaler
• Own connectivity and network-level security: SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management, DNS zone management, and secure network access to endpoints
• Define architectural standards and guardrails, with security as a first-class concern (policy-as-code / OPA, access controls, secrets management, compliance-driven engineering)
• Instrument platforms for observability (Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry)
• Capture deployment learnings and share best practices to inform core platform frameworks
• Contribute code, automated blueprints, and feedback to core platform teams

Skills

Azure

GCP

AWS

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

Terraform

Helm

CI/CD

Security tooling

OpenTelemetry

Networking

IAM

Landing zones

GitHub

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related

Tools

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

Terraform

Helm

Grafana

Prometheus

OpenTelemetry

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 Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) with a Platform Engineering focus (Band 8), you own end‑to‑end delivery for cloud platform and infrastructure modernisations, including the platform foundations that generative AI and agentic systems run on. You translate business challenges into target‑state cloud solutions, lead solution design and deployment, and work closely with the AI engineers on the team to keep platform and agentic AI workstreams properly integrated. You operate with significant autonomy, bring deep technical expertise in solution and platform architecture, and use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern automation across the full delivery lifecycle to accelerate deployment, improve reliability, and deliver measurable impact.

What You Will Do

• Translate business challenges into target‑state cloud platforms across Azure, GCP, and AWS
• Build enterprise container platforms (Kubernetes) and GitOps‑based delivery (ArgoCD)
• Build self‑service developer environments and secure landing zones
• Support platforms that host and serve generative AI systems (LLM hosting, LLM gateways, agentic workflows)
• Own delivery end‑to‑end: build CI/CD pipelines and implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm)
• Guide legacy application modernisation, microservices migrations, and API integrations
• Implement security end‑to‑end across the platform: security tooling built into CI/CD pipelines, namespace segmentation and managed identities in Kubernetes, and secure access controls in landing zones and the hyperscaler
• Own connectivity and network‑level security: SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management, DNS zone management, and secure network access to endpoints
• Define architectural standards and guardrails, with security as a first‑class concern (policy‑as‑code / OPA, access controls, secrets management, compliance‑driven engineering)
• Instrument platforms for observability (Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry)
• Capture deployment learnings and share best practices to inform core platform frameworks
• Contribute code, automated blueprints, and feedback to core platform teams

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in solution and platform architecture, delivering client‑facing infrastructure modernisations
• Hands‑on expertise with Azure, GCP, and/or AWS (landing zones, networking, IAM, cost controls)
• Production experience with Kubernetes, GitOps delivery (ArgoCD), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm)
• Hands‑on experience implementing security end‑to‑end: CI/CD security tooling, Kubernetes namespace segmentation and managed identities, and secure access in landing zones and the hyperscaler
• Hands‑on experience with SSL/TLS certificate management, DNS zone administration, and secure network access to endpoints
• Solid grasp of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git & GitHub), and microservices/API architectures
• Practical experience with observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry)
• Working knowledge of generative AI platforms: LLM hosting, LLM gateways (e.g.LiteLLM, Portkey, Kong AI Gateway), and MLOps/LLMOps practices for deploying and monitoring AI systems in production

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks (LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel) and their production deployment
• Understanding of LLM governance: data privacy, guardrails, and responsible‑use controls
• Experience guiding clients through legacy application modernisations, containerisation, and microservices re‑platforming
• Experience defining platform architectural guardrails and risk frameworks that balance delivery velocity with governance
• T‑shaped profile: solid technical expertise in platform engineering and cloud architecture, broad understanding across enterprise IT and technical consulting
• Ability to serve as a trusted advisor, translating business requirements into technical roadmaps for diverse stakeholders
• Willingness to travel and work on customer premises as required
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline — or equivalent professional experience

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.

At Kyndryl, we achieve progress the world depends on, with purpose. Beginning with the purpose that matters to you. Because here, you will be part of a culture designed with purpose. One that is restless, empathetic and devoted. Where we are committed to sustainable progress for our customers and supporting the communities where we work and live. All of you is what we want. And what we need.