DevOps Engineer - WASAutomation

Partially Remote Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India Full time R-68591 **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** Your role **Key Responsibilities** **Middleware Administration & Automation (Primary Focus)** + Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for middleware platforms using **Ansible, Python, and YAML** . + Automate middleware provisioning, installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning. + Build reusable automation frameworks for: + IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) + IBM Liberty + IBM HTTP Server (IHS) + Apache Tomcat + Oracle WebLogic + IIS + Apache HTTP Server + Implement automated health checks, compliance validation, configuration drift detection, and self-healing capabilities. + Convert manual middleware operational tasks into fully automated workflows and pipelines. + Develop runbooks and automation standards for enterprise middleware operations. **DevOps & CI/CD** + Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using: + Azure DevOps + GitHub Actions + Jenkins + VS Code + Automate application deployments across middleware environments. + Support release management, deployment orchestration, rollback mechanisms, and automated validations. + Integrate infrastructure and middleware configurations into Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code frameworks. + Embed security, governance, and compliance controls within CI/CD workflows. + Collaborate with application, QA, and infrastructure teams to improve deployment reliability and speed. **Middleware Platform Operations** + Manage and support enterprise middleware environments across Development, QA, UAT, and Production. + Perform middleware installation, upgrades, migrations, and patch management. + Configure: + Application Servers + Web Servers + Messaging Systems + Load Balancer Integrations + SSL/TLS Security + Reverse Proxy Configurations + Implement clustering, load balancing, session persistence, and HA solutions. + Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and resource optimization. + Troubleshoot platform-level incidents and complex production issues. **Cloud & Infrastructure Operations** + Automate deployment and configuration of middleware workloads on Azure and hybrid infrastructures. + Support middleware services running on Windows and Linux platforms. + Utilize **VMware Aria Automation and Aria Operations** for infrastructure automation, monitoring, provisioning, and operational governance. + Support containerized middleware deployments utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift where applicable. + Ensure platform availability, reliability, and security compliance. **Monitoring, Reliability & Security** + Implement proactive monitoring and automated remediation for middleware components. + Configure and manage: + Application Monitoring + JVM Monitoring + Log Aggregation + Alerting Frameworks + Performance Dashboards + VMware Aria Operations + Conduct root cause analysis and develop permanent fixes through automation. + Implement security hardening, certificate management, encryption standards, and access controls. + Support audit and compliance requirements. **Required Skills & Qualifications** **Middleware Technologies** **Primary Skills** + IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) + IBM Liberty + IBM HTTP Server (IHS) + Apache Tomcat + JBoss EAP **Preferred / Secondary Skills** + Oracle WebLogic + IIS + Apache HTTP Server **Automation & Configuration Management** + Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) + Ansible + Python + PowerShell + Bash + YAML **DevOps & CI/CD** + Azure DevOps + GitHub + GitHub Actions + Jenkins + Git + VS Code **Cloud & Virtualization** + Microsoft Azure + Hybrid Cloud + VMware Aria Suite + VMware Virtualization Platforms **Containers & Platform Engineering** + Docker + Kubernetes + OpenShift **Monitoring & Observability** + Dynatrace + AppDynamics + Splunk + ELK + Grafana + Prometheus + VMware Aria Operations **Infrastructure & Networking** + SSL/TLS + DNS + Certificates + Load Balancers + Firewalls + Reverse Proxies **Operating Systems** + Linux + Windows Server **Soft Skills** + Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. + Automation-first mindset. + Ability to work independently and manage critical production environments. + Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills. + Customer-focused and outcome-driven approach. + Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing capabilities. **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 & Qualifications Technical Skills** + **Key Responsibilities** **Middleware Administration & Automation (Primary Focus)** + Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for middleware platforms using **Ansible, Python, and YAML** . + Automate middleware provisioning, installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning. + Build reusable automation frameworks for: + IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) + IBM Liberty + IBM HTTP Server (IHS) + Apache Tomcat + Oracle WebLogic + IIS + Apache HTTP Server + Implement automated health checks, compliance validation, configuration drift detection, and self-healing capabilities. + Convert manual middleware operational tasks into fully automated workflows and pipelines. + Develop runbooks and automation standards for enterprise middleware operations. + **DevOps & CI/CD** + Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using: + Azure DevOps + GitHub Actions + Jenkins + VS Code + Automate application deployments across middleware environments. + Support release management, deployment orchestration, rollback mechanisms, and automated validations. + Integrate infrastructure and middleware configurations into Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code frameworks. + Embed security, governance, and compliance controls within CI/CD workflows. + Collaborate with application, QA, and infrastructure teams to improve deployment reliability and speed. + **Middleware Platform Operations** + Manage and support enterprise middleware environments across Development, QA, UAT, and Production. + Perform middleware installation, upgrades, migrations, and patch management. + Configure: + Application Servers + Web Servers + Messaging Systems + Load Balancer Integrations + SSL/TLS Security + Reverse Proxy Configurations + Implement clustering, load balancing, session persistence, and HA solutions. + Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and resource optimization. + Troubleshoot platform-level incidents and complex production issues. + **Cloud & Infrastructure Operations** + Automate deployment and configuration of middleware workloads on Azure and hybrid infrastructures. + Support middleware services running on Windows and Linux platforms. + Utilize **VMware Aria Automation and Aria Operations** for infrastructure automation, monitoring, provisioning, and operational governance. + Support containerized middleware deployments utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift where applicable. + Ensure platform availability, reliability, and security compliance. + **Monitoring, Reliability & Security** + Implement proactive monitoring and automated remediation for middleware components. + Configur