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Software Engineer - Development

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Kyndryl
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Backend Developer, Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 138120 - 262320 USD Yearly USD 138120.00 262320.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission‑critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Bring your specialist knowledge and experience to a company managing 50% of the world’s MIPS and play a critical role in our modernization mission. You’ll be among a global community of experts leading the future of mainframe modernization. Experts who share knowledge openly and collaborate freely.

In this role, you’ll design, build and maintain the high‑volume business logic that runs on the mainframe. At the same time you’ll play a key role in refactoring legacy code to enable modern cloud and mobile applications to seamlessly interact with the mainframe’s core data.

What you will do

Maintain Performance
  • Prevent decay and find efficiencies:
    Monitor the architecture and identify opportunities to optimize code to maintain and enhance mainframe performance.
Debug and Test
  • Find and fix:
    Debug, troubleshoot, and analyze complex system interactions to keep mission‑critical applications running.
Develop for the Future
  • Bridge the gap:
    As an instrumental player in modernization, you’ll extract business logic from legacy systems for migration or integration with cloud‑based services.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. However, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with the respective COVID‑19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who

You Are

Required skills and experience

  • Experience working as a software engineer on complex software projects.
  • Excellent coding skills and solid development experience (Java, Python, .Net, etc.) with debugging and problem‑solving skills.
  • Software development methodologies, with demonstrated experience developing scalable and robust software.
  • Experienced in relational and No

    SQL databases, data mapping, XML/JSON, REST‑based web services.
  • Knowledge of architecture design – Microservices architecture, containers (Docker & k8s), messaging queues.
  • Deep understanding of OOP and design patterns.

Preferred skills and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Certification in one or more of the hyperscalers (Azure, AWS, and Google GCP) – otherwise, you can obtain certifications with Kyndryl.
  • Experience with Dev Ops tools and modern engineering practices.
Compensation

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $115,080 to $218,520 based on a full‑time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job‑related skills and experience. For part‑time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

Other applicable compensation ranges for work locations:

  • California (San Francisco Bay Area): $138,120 to $262,320
  • California (All Other): $126,600 to $240,480
  • Colorado: $115,080 to $218,520
  • Massachusetts: $115,080 to $240,480
  • New York City: $138,120 to $262,320
  • Washington: $126,600 to $240,480
  • Washington DC: $126,600 to $240,480

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical & dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave and paid time off.

Note:

If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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