Applications Consultant

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

Position:  Applications Consultant

Bi-Weekly Salary:  $3,544.79 - $4,258.45

Division:  Application & Consulting Services     

Manager:  Leanne Stouse

Location:  Regina, SK

The Applications Consultant is responsible for the development of bug fixes, minor enhancements and application development support of a legacy mainframe application. The position coordinates and administers the planning, budgeting, organizing, development, control and implementation of assigned projects and acts as a consultant to other technical staff.

The Applications Consultant is responsible for all aspects of highly complex assigned projects and applications, including business analysis undertaken with customers. Work is usually performed without direction but is guided by project goals. The position is expected to exhibit original approaches to solve complex and often specialized system development problems. Novel approaches are studied before acceptance, although normally considerable latitude would be given in solving problems.

The position is responsible for training and supervision of less experienced staff and for effective leadership of project teams and/or a recognized expert in one or more IT disciplines. There would be a clear understanding of customer requirements, with the position designing and implementing programs to meet customer needs. The position deals with customer and ISM management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements, design, develop code, test and implement bug fixes and enhancements to Legacy Mainframe applications.

• Provide positive leadership to team members and customers.

• Follow ITIL principles and procedures with regards to Incident and Change Management

• Provide support to users for functional/business testing

• Provide after hours on-call as required.  We provide 24/7 coverage in a rotational support model. 

• Adhere to Service Level Agreements while working in a ticket-based environment of Incident and Enhancement requests

• Lead the effort to identify and develop improvements to existing programs, systems or processes

• Coordinate with other projects to ensure efficient use of resources.

• Monitor and improve existing systems and develop new systems.

• Assist in major areas of proposal preparation including hardware and software options and strategies, capacity planning, methodology, application schedules and costs.

• Develop/cost computing technology solutions for complex and diverse client/business needs such as hardware, software, personnel, communications and facilities.

• Estimate programming costs and delivery dates.

• Create detailed schedules and ensure team members are meeting the production of project deliverables.

• Have responsibility for procurement, budgeting and forecasting all aspects of business case development.

• Assist in the training of customers or ISM staff on the use of computer systems or related topics.

Who You Are

Qualifications

• University Degree or diploma from a two year program in Computer Science/Data Processing, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training, plus 7-9 years on one area of business or systems technology.

• In-depth knowledge of computer fundamentals including computer environments and operating systems; system architecture; compile and execution functions; data structures, formats and storage media; and program languages.

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of applications software engineering tools and techniques; and structured analysis, design and programming techniques.

• Very good organizational and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to set and achieve more than one concurrent objective reliably.

• Very good oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to design, cost and implement solutions, and demonstrate a high degree of originality and ingenuity in devising new approaches.

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.

• Good interpersonal skills including a mature and professional attitude demonstrated to clients and employees.

• Demonstrated capacity for increasing responsibility and accountability.

• Skills and abilities acceptable to the client.

Key Skills & Abilities

The following skills and abilities are considered an asset for this position:

• Experience with Cobol, Natural/Adabas, JCL, Telon, SQL, ISPF, TSO, CA7, Easytreive, and FTP file transfers.

• Several years’ experience in Telephony solutions and Telephony and/or Retail operations.

*Note: This role may involve working with technology that is covered by US and/or Canadian Embargo Export Regulations; therefore all applicants will be subject to additional security screening requirements.

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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