Modernization Solution Architect

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

Your role

Lead application assessments, architecture and modernization of enterprise applications, integrations, databases and cloud platforms. Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure, resilient and cost-effective solutions. Own architecture through implementation and transition to operations, balancing enterprise strategy with practical delivery, maintainability and business continuity.

Employees in this role define and use design documentation, functional programming specifications, and high level design documents to implement identified components. Ensure implemented components are documented appropriately, unit tested, and ready for integration into the final product. Present/demonstrate implemented product features through playback sessions as required. Provide fixes to defects identified during pre-production and post-production phases in the software development life cycle. Provide work estimates for assigned development work. Guide and explain features, functional objectives, or technologies that are being built to interested parties.

Bring your specialist knowledge and experience to a company managing 50% of the world’s MIPS and play a critical role in our modernization mission. You’ll be in good company among our global community of experts leading the future of mainframe modernization. Experts who share knowledge openly and collaborate freely.

In this role, you’ll design, build and maintain the high-volume business logic that runs on the mainframe. At the same time you’ll play a key role in refactoring legacy code to enable modern cloud and mobile applications to seamlessly interact with the mainframe’s core data.

What you will do

• Modernization Strategy: Lead legacy assessment, application modernization, cloud migration roadmap, service decomposition, and transformation planning.
• Architecture Governance: Define target architectures, govern technology selection, ensure compliance with enterprise standards, and manage technical risks.
• AI & Agentic Architecture: Design and govern AI-powered solutions including multi-agent orchestration, RAG, API integrations, memory management, and human-in-the-loop controls.
• Integration & Data Architecture: Lead API-led, event-driven, and hybrid integrations; drive database modernization, migration, and data governance strategies.
• Cloud, Security & Operations: Define cloud architecture across Azure/AWS/GCP, containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD, resilience, observability, disaster recovery, and security controls.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor engineering teams, lead architecture reviews, POCs, and innovation initiatives while ensuring quality, compliance, and AI-assisted engineering best practices.

One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients 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. You’ll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders. Does the work get challenging at times? Yes! But you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills, which will come in handy as you move forward in your career.

Your future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers 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 clients 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 yourated with

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

• 12-16 years of experience with 5+ years in Architecture Leadership.
• Proven experience in application portfolio assessment, rationalization, modernization, technical debt evaluation, and greenfield architecture design.
• Strong expertise in Enterprise/Solution Architecture, API & Integration Architecture, modernization, governance, and non-functional design.
• Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, .NET/.NET Core, Microservices, Distributed Systems, APIs, Messaging Platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Service Bus, etc.).
• Strong Database & Cloud Architecture experience across Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, Azure, AWS, or GCP; Solution Architect certification in at least one hyperscaler cloud is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience in AI Agent Architecture including LLMs, RAG, Agent Orchestration, Tool Calling, State Management, Guardrails, Evaluation, and Secure Deployment.
• Proven experience working with large enterprise customers, distributed teams, governance frameworks, and transformation programs.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience in greenfield application development, enterprise platform engineering, and large-scale modernization programs.
• Industry experience across BFSI, Retail, Healthcare, and/or Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of DevOps, Containers, Observability, Security Architecture, RTO/RPO, and NoSQL technologies.
• Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, mentoring, communication, and delivery planning skills.
• Certifications such as TOGAF, Cloud Architect, Integration/API, Database, Agile, or DevOps.
• Experience with architecture repositories, portfolio management tools, platform engineering, secure architecture, and AI-assisted modernization initiatives.

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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