Payroll AMS IT Lead

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 go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

We are seeking a talented Payroll Americas IT Lead Software Engineering Technical Specialist to contribute to our software engineering space and provide critical skills required for the development of cutting‑edge SaaS products.

As a Payroll AMS IT Lead Software Engineering Technical Specialist you will develop solutions in domains such as Payroll, Time & Absence and more. You will be a leader – contributing knowledge, guidance, technical expertise, and team leadership skills. Your leadership will be demonstrated in your work, to your customers, and within your teams.

• Drive the design, development, integration, delivery, and evolution of highly scalable distributed software.
• Work closely with software engineers, architects, product managers, and partner teams to deliver high‑quality products and features through the agile software development lifecycle.
• Estimate, identify technical risks and dependencies, and clearly communicate them to project stakeholders to ensure features are delivered with the right quality and within timeline.
• Maintain and drive the clearing of technical debt, vulnerabilities, and currency of third‑party components within the product.
• Coach and mentor engineers to design and implement highly available, secure, distributed software in a scalable architecture.

Customer‑focused and growth‑mindset. You possess the required experience and have a growth mindset, keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You prioritize customer success and are naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

• 10+ years managing high‑performing Payroll IT teams using agile methodologies across regions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• Deep understanding of Payroll and related software development methodologies, practices, programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
• Training and/or certification in Workday payroll or ADP payroll with hands‑on experience in configuration, security, integration, monitoring and data conversion at scale.
• Leadership skills guiding and motivating development teams to deliver solutions that meet business requirements.
• Proficient in project management, including scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Business acumen to understand customer needs, market trends, and align software development with business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills in liaising with team members and stakeholders.

• Experience in one or more SaaS Payroll platforms to leverage cloud‑native solutions.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities to overcome challenges in software development projects.

U.S. salary range: $138,480 – $263,160. Additional regions:

• California: $152,400 – $315,720
• Colorado: $138,480 – $263,160
• New York City: $166,200 – $315,720
• Washington: $152,400 – $289,440
• Washington DC: $152,400 – $289,440

Position eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, disability, retirement, paid leave, paid time off).

We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Kyndryl actively supports an inclusive workplace and offers networks to provide support and advice.

Access to world‑class learning programs, certifications, and volunteering opportunities. We invest heavily in your success and well‑being.

If you know someone who works at Kyndryl, select ‘Employee Referral’ during the application process and enter your contact’s Kyndryl email address.

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.