IT Platform Engineer

Kyndryl; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking an IT Platform Engineer to develop and implement robust, secure data platform features for the Enterprise Data Lake in a cloud-based environment. You will collaborate with product owners, architects, and security to ensure scalability, reliability, and strong DevOps practices, including CI/CD and automated testing with Pytest.

This role emphasizes ownership, mentoring teammates, and applying SOLID principles in Python and Azure technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in object-oriented programming, analysis, and design (Python preferred).
• Proven expertise with Cloud services (using SDK, Terraform, Databricks – Azure preferred).
• Experience with Unity Catalog is a plus.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of the incremental software development cycle, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Application of SOLID principles and design patterns.
• Familiarity with writing layer tests/testing pyramid (Pytest is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Develop, and deliver robust, secure, and high-quality solutions in a cloud-based environment.
• Advocate and apply best practices in software engineering, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and domain-driven design (DDD).
• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and IT stakeholders to align technical strategy with business objectives.
• Work with the engineering team in building and maintaining scalable data platforms in Azure.
• Implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery.
• Ensure code quality through automated testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, mocking).
• Support and mentor team members, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

Cloud services

Terraform

Databricks

Unity Catalog

CI/CD

Pytest

SOLID Principles

Object-oriented design

Tools

Azure

Terraform

Databricks

Job description

Do you combine software engineering experience with a passion for data, and see data as the foundation for delivering customer value? Does working in a complex environment offering data platforms and services make you happy? Do you like working with the latest tools and technology? Then come help us unlock the power of data at Data & Analytics Platform's Enterprise Data Lake!

As an IT Platform Engineer you are responsible for developing and implementing crucial functionality for the Enterprise Data Lake. You will work closely with other development engineers, system administrators, and security professionals to ensure that the platform meets our client’s needs while adhering to best practices in scalability, reliability, fault tolerance and security within the banking industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, and deliver robust, secure, and high-quality solutions in a cloud-based environment.
• Advocate and apply best practices in software engineering, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and domain-driven design (DDD).
• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and IT stakeholders to align technical strategy with business objectives.
• Work with the engineering team in building and maintaining scalable data platforms in Azure.
• Implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery.
• Ensure code quality through automated testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, mocking).
• Support and mentor team members, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Your profile

We are looking for a colleague with proven experience as a IT Platform Engineer with a proficiency in Object Oriented programming languages (e.g. Python). You’ll be engaged in all aspects of reliable software development: from planning/design stage, hands-on development and testing to automated deployment. We are also looking for someone with the following profile:

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience in object-oriented programming, analysis, and design (Python preferred).
• Proven expertise with Cloud services (using SDK, Terraform, Databricks – Azure preferred).
• Experience with Unity Catalog is a plus.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of the incremental software development cycle, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Application of SOLID principles and design patterns.
• Familiarity with writing layer tests/testing pyramid (Pytest is a plus)

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Analytical thinker and effective problem solver.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to mentor and support team members.