DevOps / OpenShift Engineer

About the role

Kyndryl is hiring a DevOps / OpenShift Engineer in Italy. The role covers the deployment and management of OpenShift / Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation, while also supporting client-facing activities and working in cross-functional Agile teams. The position is governed by the Italian collective bargaining agreement for metalworking industry employees, classified as Impiegato, and may be offered as a permanent contract.

Key responsibilities

• Support deployment and management of OpenShift / Kubernetes platforms
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline implementation (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Argo CD)
• Assist in automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Support application lifecycle management (build, release, deploy, monitor, troubleshoot)
• Perform incident troubleshooting and root cause analysis with team support
• Ensure adherence to DevOps best practices, security and operational standards
• Support client-facing activities with senior team members, understand business and technical requirements and take part in workshops and delivery sessions
• Work in Agile teams (Development, Operations, Cloud, Infrastructure) and take part in Scrum ceremonies

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering or Infrastructure roles
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent technical background
• Preferred: exposure to OpenShift / Kubernetes environments
• Certifications (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Cloud) are required
• Experience in hybrid or multi-cloud environments
• Consultative mindset, good communication and teamwork skills, willingness to learn and accountability in delivery

Required skills

• OpenShift, Kubernetes, containers, Docker
• CI/CD, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Argo CD
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible
• Certifications on Azure, AWS or Google Cloud
• Prometheus, Grafana (basic knowledge); Git; Agile, Scrum, ITIL 4 or 5

What we offer

• Starting salary of EUR 43,420 for a full-time position, adjusted for part-time roles
• Hybrid-friendly culture and Be Well programmes for financial, mental, physical and social health
• Personalised development goals, coaching and learning opportunities including certifications with Microsoft, Google and Amazon