Senior Lead Data 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 a global, largely remote company, where you join People and Workforce Analytics professionals made up of business translators, data scientists, analysts and developers. We are fast, flat, and focused: you will engage with senior leadership, a diverse group of HR professionals, fellow data scientists and analysts as well as business leaders to ensure our insights are both scientifically rigorous and aligned with our business goals. Your work will directly influence our enterprise strategy and operations and impact tens of thousands of employees.

As a Senior Lead Data Engineer for our Workforce Analytics team, you will be a hands on Data Engineer driving integration of our strategic platforms in support the creation of an end-to-end labor optimization model. This model solves for the technical and other skills needed to provide value to our clients, the growth, development and satisfaction of our workforce as well as contractual, legal, geographic and cost constraints. You will create the data model that will best leverage diverse datasets to optimize how we staff, hire, and train our 80,000 Kyndryls.

Specifically you'll be responsible for:

• Platform Integration: Lead the integration of multiple strategic platforms, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability to support the development of workforce optimization models.
• Data Pipeline Development: Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes that collect, cleanse, and process data from various sources to create a comprehensive data ecosystem.
• Optimization Model: Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to support build and refine optimization models that predict skills gaps and recommend actions such as upskilling, hiring, or engagement of workers.
• Data Management and Architecture: Develop scalable data architecture solutions that ensure high performance, reliability, and accessibility of workforce data across the organization.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Work closely with cross-functional teams including HR, business units, and IT to align data engineering efforts with business needs and strategic goals.
• Automation and Continuous Improvement: Implement automation in data processes to improve efficiency and accuracy, continuously exploring new tools and technologies to enhance data integration and modeling capabilities.
• Data Governance and Quality: Establish data governance practices and ensure data quality, integrity, and security are maintained across all platforms.

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. 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 and Experience

• 5-8+ years of relevant data engineering experienceStrong experience in building and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data processing
• Hands-on experience with data integration across multiple enterprise platforms
• Solid understanding of data architecture and data modeling
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and modern data tools
• Knowledge of data governance, quality, and security practices
• Ability to work with large, complex, and diverse datasets
• Experience collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and business translation skills

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting optimization or predictive analytics models
• Familiarity with machine learning pipelines or MLOps concepts
• Knowledge of workforce/HR analytics and talent data systems
• Experience with real-time or streaming data technologies (e.g., Kafka)
• Hands-on with HR platforms like Workday
• Exposure to CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as Code
• Ability to influence business strategy using data insights
• Experience leading large-scale data integration initiatives
• Strong communication skills for engaging senior leadership
• Comfortable working in remote, global, cross-functional teams

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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If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked 'How Did You Hear About Us' during the application process, select 'Employee Referral' and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Job ID: Kyndryl-R-60299

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-18T18:47:42