Enterprise Technology 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
Key Responsibilities
Define enterprise architecture, target-state roadmaps, transition architectures, and technology modernization plans.
Establish architecture principles, standards, governance models, reference architectures, and design review processes.
Translate business strategy and client priorities into technology strategy, execution roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
Advise clients on application modernization, cloud adoption, platform engineering, integration, data architecture, AI adoption, and operating model transformation.
Lead architecture assessments across applications, infrastructure, data, integration, security, and cloud domains.
Shape scalable, secure, and resilient solutions across hybrid cloud, SaaS, cloud-native, and modern application environments.
Guide modernization using patterns such as API-first design, microservices, event-driven architecture, serverless, containers, edge computing, and composable platforms.
Bring awareness of modern builder platforms and stacks such as Next.js, React, TypeScript, Node.js, Vercel, Supabase, PostgreSQL, APIs, serverless functions, vector search, and AI SDK patterns.
Support AI-enabled transformation, including RAG, agentic workflows, copilots, model integration, data readiness, responsible AI, governance, and observability.
Partner with product managers and business stakeholders to define product vision, MVP scope, user journeys, business cases, success metrics, and release roadmaps.
Help clients decide what to build, buy, modernize, retire, automate, or scale.
Lead strategic options analysis and present clear trade-offs across cost, risk, speed, scalability, resilience, and business value.
Support RFPs, solution shaping, technical due diligence, architecture reviews, and executive presentations.
Work with vendors, cloud providers, internal teams, and client stakeholders to ensure architecture decisions are practical and executable.
Drive innovation through AI, automation, modern engineering practices, and emerging technologies.
Ensure solutions meet requirements for security, compliance, scalability, resilience, performance, maintainability, usability, and cost efficiency.
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
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
10+ years of experience in enterprise technology, architecture, consulting, digital transformation, or large-scale IT modernization.
Strong experience in enterprise architecture across business, application, data, technology, integration, cloud, and security domains.
Experience defining target-state architectures, roadmaps, governance frameworks, standards, and architecture decision models.
Strong understanding of hybrid cloud, public cloud, private cloud, infrastructure modernization, application hosting, security, and operations.
Experience with at least one major cloud platform such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
Experience with modern software architecture, including APIs, microservices, web services, messaging, event-driven patterns, and service-oriented architecture.
Familiarity with modern application stacks and developer platforms such as Java, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, Python, React, Next.js, Vercel, Supabase, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD tooling.
Experience modernizing legacy applications from on-premise environments to cloud, hybrid, SaaS, or platform-based architectures.
Working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, or equivalent.
Understanding of AI application architecture, including embeddings, vector search, RAG, model orchestration, prompt management, agentic workflows, AI governance, and responsible AI.
Strong product thinking, including MVP definition, backlog prioritization, user journeys, value cases, adoption metrics, and product roadmaps.
Ability to develop business cases, transformation roadmaps, architecture blueprints, and executive-level recommendations.
Strong consulting, stakeholder management, presentation, and executive communication skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams across architecture, engineering, product, security, infrastructure, data, and operations.
Preferred Skills
5+ years experience in banking or financial services.
Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Open Agile Architecture, SAFe, domain-driven design, capability modeling, and value-stream mapping
Experience in Enterprise Architecture Tools like Mega Hopex, ABACUS, Orbus, Planview, etc.
Experience with platform engineering, internal developer platforms, DevSecOps, observability, FinOps, and site reliability practices.
Experience advising clients on build-vs-buy decisions, operating model design, vendor evaluation, and technology investment prioritization.
Exposure to product discovery, rapid prototyping, Figma, analytics, experimentation, feature flags, and AI-assisted software development.
Relevant certifications in enterprise architecture, cloud, agile, product management, AI, data, cybersecurity, or DevSecOps are desirable.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or equivalent.
MCA, M.Tech, M.Sc., or equivalent postgraduate qualification is acceptable.
MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is desirable.
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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