IT Security Tester / Test Lead

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

• Non-Functional & OAT Tester with a minimum of 6+ years of experience in the Banking & Financial Services (BFSI) domain.

• The role involves ensuring that critical banking applications meet all  security, scalability, and operational readiness requirements before production go-live.

• The ideal candidate should be able to plan, execute, and optimize performance, resilience, failover, backup & recovery, security and DR tests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with operational standards and SLAs.

• The candidate will have strong technical knowledge and experience in system operations, infrastructure testing, and service management processes.

Skills/Key Responsibilities

• 8+ years of experience in Non-Functional Testing (NFT) and OAT within BFSI applications.

• Strong understanding of network, middleware, database tuning, and monitoring tools

• Experience in Planning, designing, and executing the Operational Acceptance Test (OAT) cases to validate production readiness.

• Experience with failover, high-availability, DR drills in On-Perm environment, operational monitoring and backup/restore procedures validation

• Hands on experience in RTGS Systems ( SWIFT , PayPlus, GMPlus and NetReveal applications)  

Key Responsibilities

• Test non-functional requirements such as performance, security, scalability, reliability, and availability.

• Ensure monitoring, logging, and alerting systems are in place and functional.

• Ensure reliability, scalability, and resilience of core  banking, payments, and trading applications.

• Conduct failover, redundancy, and resilience testing across infrastructure and applications.

• Verify compliance with operational standards, SLAs, and ITIL processes.

• Work closely with DevOps, Infrastructure, Security, and QA teams to resolve issues.

• Document findings and provide detailed OAT test reports with risks and recommendations.

• Contribute to improving operational testing frameworks, scripts, and methodologies for FOREX system. 

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect. We have training and upskilling programs that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. 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

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
•6 - 8 years of testing experience in aligned technology or service domain
•Experience with test strategy and planning, execution, and defect management
•Proficiency in programming languages and testing tools
•Demonstrated ability to collaborate across project teams
Preferred Skills and Experience
•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
•ISTQB Certification (International Software Testing Qualification Board)

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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