Samlink Competence Manager

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Samlink is a Kyndryl company.

Join Samlink as a Competence Manager to lead our QA Engineers and unlock a world of endless possibilities in designing, developing, and supporting cutting-edge software products, services, and systems. In this pivotal role, you'll harness your expertise in software development, architecture, and engineering practices to spearhead innovative solutions for strategic design/development projects that will shape the future.

At Samlink, a Kyndryl company, we believe that hiring the right talent is crucial to success – you'll have a significant hand in selecting and training team members who will add value and diversity to our skill set. By assembling high-performing teams, you'll foster an environment that encourages personal and professional growth, allowing individuals to thrive and expand their capabilities.

Equipped with the "right tools," you'll empower your teams to execute their tasks flawlessly while adhering to agreed-upon timelines, ensuring projects are delivered punctually. Furthermore, you'll shoulder SRE responsibilities, ensuring the software being developed meets the highest quality standards through rigorous automated testing, QA checks, and meticulous code scans.

Join us at Samlink and embark on an exhilarating journey where your technical acumen, leadership finesse, and passion for innovation will shape the future of software engineering. Together, we'll revolutionize industries and create software solutions that defy expectations. Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Flexible Working Hours: Options for flexible schedules and remote work.

• Continuous Learning and Mentorship Programs: Opportunities for training and professional development.

• BeWell: Comprehensive wellbeing services (Employee Assistance Program) for employees and their families, providing a broad range of accessible programs, policies, and practices that support physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

• Company Events: Team-building activities and social events.

• Company-Provided Mobile Phone: Mobile phones are provided for work and private use.

• ePassi: Digital solution for lunch, wellness, sports, culture, and commuting benefits.

• Bicycle Benefit
   

Please note that our offices are located in Espoo and Jyväskylä, and the candidate would need to be based in these areas.

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 Technical and Professional Expertise

•5+ years of experience managing high-performing teams

•5+ years of experience in QA related tasks

•Deep understanding of quality assurance methodologies, practices, frameworks, and tools.

•Leadership skills guiding and motivating development teams to deliver solutions that meet business requirements.

•Proficient in project management, including scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.

•Business acumen to understand customer needs, market trends, and align quality assurance with business objectives.

Preferred Skills and Experience

•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or equivalent job experience.

•Experience in one or more Hyperscaler to leverage cloud-native solutions.

•Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

•Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to overcome challenges in software development projects.

•Professional experience in the banking and/or payments industry.

•Proficiency in Finnish language.

A security background check may be performed for those selected to Samlink positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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