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
As a Data Scientist at Kyndryl you are the bridge between business problems and innovative solutions, using a powerful blend of well-defined methodologies, statistics, mathematics, domain expertise, consulting, and software engineering. You'll wear many hats, and each day will present a new puzzle to solve, a new challenge to conquer.
You will dive deep into the heart of our business, understanding its objectives and requirements – viewing them through the lens of business acumen, and converting this knowledge into a data problem. You’ll collect and explore data, seeking underlying patterns and initial insights that will guide the creation of hypotheses.
In this role, you will embark on a transformative process of business understanding, data understanding, and data preparation. Utilizing statistical and mathematical modeling techniques, you'll have the opportunity to create models that defy convention – models that hold the key to solving intricate business challenges. With an acute eye for accuracy and generalization, you'll evaluate these models to ensure they not only solve business problems but do so optimally.
Additionally, you're not just building and validating models – you’re deploying them as code to applications and processes, ensuring that the model(s) you've selected sustains its business value throughout its lifecycle.
Your expertise doesn't stop at data; you'll become intimately familiar with our business processes and have the ability to navigate their complexities, identifying issues and crafting solutions that drive meaningful change in these domains. You will develop and apply standards and policies that protect our organization's most valuable asset – ensuring that data is secure, private, accurate, available, and, most importantly, usable. Your mastery extends to data management, migration, strategy, change management, and policy and regulation.
If you're ready to embrace the power of data to transform our business and embark on an epic data adventure, then join us at Kyndryl. Together, let's redefine what's possible and unleash your potential.
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
We are seeking a Data Scientist to:
(a) Conduct rigorous research and experimentation to evaluate emerging privacy solutions, (b) Design scalable, implementable workflows tailored for government agency adoption, and
(c) Create comprehensive guidelines and frameworks that enable successful deployment of PETs.
Job Scope
You will be involved in:
1. Applied Research & Development
a. Design and execute rigorous experiments to evaluate emerging PETs and solutions
b. Develop proof-of-concepts that demonstrate real-world applicability andmeasurable impact
c. Stay current with academic research and translate findings into practical, deployable solutions
d. Contribute to the broader community through publications and knowledge sharing with government and international partners
2. Agency Partnership & Pilot Implementation
a. Collaborate directly with government agencies to deeply understand their unique privacy challenges and operational constraints
b. Design and execute pilot programmes to test PET solutions
c. Systematically gather user feedback and iterate on solutions based on practical deployment experiences and lessons learned
d. Provide ongoing technical consultation and hands-on support to agencies throughout their privacy technology adoption journey
3. End-to-End Solution Innovation & Development
a. Identify opportunities where PETs can address current common data challenges across government
b. Architect and develop scalable solutions designed for widespread adoption
across the Whole of Government ecosystem
c. Establish clear implementation pathways and adoption frameworks for new
privacy technologies
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
a. Work as a collaborative team player alongside data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, and product managers
b. Partner strategically with government agencies to align technical solutions with the evolving landscape of regulatory requirements and governance frameworks
Requirements
1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics or a related field, with at least 2-3 years of relevant professional experience.
2. Core Data Science & ML skillset
● Strong foundation in machine learning, with hands-on experience in model development and experimentation.
● Strong programming proficiency in Python and extensive experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).
● Ability to analyze model behavior, diagnose training issues, and design experiments to optimise performance and reliability
3. Applied Research & Experimentation
● Demonstrated ability to read, synthesise, and critically evaluate academic research papers and technical literature
● Experience designing and conducting rigorous experiments to validate hypotheses and measure solution effectiveness
● Comfort working with ambiguous problems and developing novel approaches to complex challenges
4. Nice-to-Haves
● Experience with privacy-enhancing technologies, including but not limited to anonymisation, synthetic data generation or differential privacy.
● Familiarity with frontend integration workflows (Next.js/React).
● Prior experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
5. Mindset & Collaboration
● Curiosity and willingness to learn new domains (esp. data privacy).
● Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
● Inclination to work in a collaborative, fast-moving Agile environment.
● Strong in communication with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audience
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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