Remote Contract
PUBLISHED
Oct 25, 2025
Kyndryl is looking for a seasoned Senior Lead in Software Engineering with a focus on functional specialization to lead high-performing teams in developing cutting-edge IT solutions. In this remote contract role, you will drive innovation, mentor engineers, and ensure seamless integration of functional paradigms into enterprise systems.
As a Senior Lead, Software Engineering - Functional Specialist at Kyndryl, you will play a pivotal role in architecting and implementing robust, scalable software systems that leverage functional programming principles to enhance reliability and maintainability. Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will oversee a team of developers, guiding them through complex projects involving enterprise-level applications, microservices, and data processing pipelines.
Your responsibilities will include defining technical strategies, conducting code reviews, and ensuring adherence to best practices in functional design patterns. You will collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into efficient, functional codebases that drive Kyndryl's mission of transforming client infrastructures.
This role demands a blend of technical acumen and leadership prowess, where you will foster innovation while mitigating risks in fast-paced IT environments. With Kyndryl's focus on digital transformation, you will contribute to solutions that empower clients across industries, from finance to healthcare, by building resilient systems that scale with evolving demands.
Ideal candidates thrive in remote settings, excel at remote communication tools like Slack and Jira, and are passionate about advancing functional programming in modern software engineering.