Senior QA Functional & Automation Engineer

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

Kyndryl is on the lookout for a Quality Assurance Software Engineer who is passionate about delivering top-notch cloud-based managed services to our clients. As a QA Software Engineer at Kyndryl, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that our software products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. 

Your role will involve using your expertise to define test strategies, test specifications, test cases, and test plans based on design documentation, functional specifications, and high-level design documents. You will work closely with other engineering squads/tribes to develop new features and products, and ensure that the implemented components are feature, integration, and system tested before being released to our customers.

You will also be responsible for automating test cases to build test suits for regression, scalability, and performance testing. You will analyze, track, and verify defects during the software development lifecycle, and contribute to designing, developing, implementing, executing, and troubleshooting automated test tools, test frameworks, and test scripts for application and API testing.

As a QA Software Engineer at Kyndryl, you will be the go-to person for developing, executing, and maintaining automation tests for acceptance, functional, and regression test cases for the identified areas/modules/technology. You will also be responsible for accurately documenting and communicating issues to developers to facilitate elimination of problems and to create efficient fixes.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and Lead the QA Strategy: Design the comprehensive testing approach for modernization initiatives, including functional, integration, regression, and automated testing.
• Hybrid Environment Validation: Design and execute test cases that span legacy systems (DB2, VSAM) and modern cloud-native platforms, ensuring parity in business logic.
• Automation Framework Development: Design, implement, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks for APIs, microservices, and front-end applications.
• Data Integrity & Reconciliation Testing: Lead the validation of complex data migration processes, ensuring data consistency and accuracy between source (Mainframe) and target (Cloud) systems.
• Performance & Scalability Guardrail: Collaborate in identifying performance bottlenecks during the functional validation phase in distributed environments.
• Test Data Management (TDM): Define strategies for the creation, obfuscation, and management of test data across heterogeneous platforms.
• Shift-Left Implementation: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure early detection of defects and continuous quality delivery.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance to junior QA engineers and collaborate with architects and developers to ensure "testability" is built into the system design.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, Data Architects, and Business Analysts to align testing outcomes with program milestones and business requirements.

At Kyndryl, we believe in promoting testing best practices and principles across the organization, and as a QA Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in determining these practices and principles. You will also be responsible for leading quality engineering discussions and mentoring other QA Engineers in debugging, planning, and domain expertise.

If you are a fast learner who thrives on challenges, likes to learn new solutions, and can step into the shoes of the end user to see the product from a consumer’s point of view – then we want you on our team. Apply today and become part of a dynamic and independent squad of Engineers who are dedicated to delivering quality cloud-based managed services to our clients.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Skills & Experience

At least 5+ years of experience in:

1. Automation Engineering & Tools

• Core Languages: Advanced proficiency in Java (preferred), Python for test automation.
• Frameworks: Deep experience with Selenium Webdriver, Playwright, or Cypress., Karate
• API Testing: Strong expertise in automating REST/SOAP services using RestAssured, Postman, or Karate.
• Mobile Testing: (Optional but preferred) Experience with Appium for mobile application validation.

2. Modern Architecture & Cloud

• Microservices: Deep understanding of testing distributed architectures and event-driven systems.
• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience testing applications hosted on Azure (or AWS/GCP).
• Containers: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for managing test environments.
• CI/CD Integration: Experience integrating test suites into tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.

3. Legacy & Database Testing

• Mainframe Literacy: Ability to navigate and validate data in DB2 (Mainframe) and VSAM files.
• Query Proficiency: Advanced SQL skills for complex data validation, reconciliation, and backend testing (PostgreSQL, DB2, SingleStore).
• Batch Processing: Experience validating COBOL-based batch jobs and their transition to modern scheduled tasks.

4. QA Methodology & Strategy

• Modernization Testing: Proven experience in Parallel Running and Shadow Testing strategies during legacy-to-cloud migrations.
• Testing Types: Mastery of BDD (Behavior Driven Development) using Cucumber/Gherkin.
• Defect Management: Expert use of Jira, Azure Test Plans, or ALM for lifecycle tracking and reporting.

Key Expectations

• Holistic Quality Vision: Deliver a testing strategy that accounts for the complexity of hybrid ecosystems without slowing down the release cycle.
• Automation-First Mindset: Reduce manual effort by identifying high-impact automation candidates early in the project lifecycle.
• Technical Versatility: Operate effectively across multiple domains, from green-screen mainframe terminals to modern cloud dashboards and APIs.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify architectural risks that could impact system reliability or data integrity during the migration process.

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.

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