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:
Design and govern enterprise application and systems architectures, translating business requirements into scalable technology solutions and roadmaps.
Define architecture standards, governance frameworks, and technical guidelines to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles and best practices.
Architect and review service-oriented, microservices, SaaS, web services, API, and message-driven solutions to support business and operational requirements.
Lead solution design across multi-platform environments, including enterprise application hosting and infrastructure deployment on AIX, Linux, and Windows platforms.
Provide technical leadership across Java or .NET ecosystems, middleware platforms, and multiple technology stacks to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions.
Establish and promote engineering best practices, including code quality, unit testing, test coverage, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
Conduct architecture and technology reviews, identifying risks, optimization opportunities, and recommendations for modernization and platform enhancement.
Define target-state architectures, portfolio roadmaps, resource optimization strategies, and risk mitigation plans to support long-term business objectives.
Collaborate with business, engineering, infrastructure, and vendor teams to ensure successful solution delivery, governance, and adoption.
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.
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 Experience and Skills:
10+ years of experience in enterprise technology, architecture, consulting, digital transformation, or large-scale IT modernization.
4+ years' relevant experience in banking or financial services
1. Application & Systems Architecture
Breaking down enterprise requirements into system specifications
Engineering web services, web APIs, and message queues
Designing Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) & Microservices
Architecting scalable, multi-tenant SaaS-based platforms
Designing and deploying in multi-OS systems (AIX, LINUX, Windows)
Reviewing infrastructure setups and enterprise application hosting
2. Software Stacks & Middleware
Mastery of more than one development technology stack
Enterprise expertise in Java OR .NET technology suites
Comprehensive knowledge of middleware technologies
3. Engineering Governance
Driving engineering best practices (Unit Testing, Test Coverage, Code Quality)
Measuring, monitoring, and profiling performance of upgraded or newly installed systems
4. Enterprise Architecture (EA)
Setting technical standards and Enterprise Architecture Governance Frameworks
Portfolio risk mitigation, resource optimization, and target roadmap definitions
Preferred skills:
Modern front-end and user interface technologies
Functional exposure to C++, PHP, or other open-source development ecosystems
Proven experience making major technical design choices and ownership of lifecycle consequences
Working / hands-on experience with EA tools (e.g., Mega Hopex, Avolution ABACUS, Planview, Orbus iServer)
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.
Get Referred!
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise technology, architecture, consulting, digital transformation, or large-scale IT modernization
- 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: APIs, microservices, web services, messaging, event-driven patterns, SOA
- 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 (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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or equivalent
- 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
- Experience with platform engineering, internal developer platforms, DevSecOps, observability, FinOps, and site reliability practices
- 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
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification
Kyndryl Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kyndryl and has not been reviewed or approved by Kyndryl.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered good in some roles, with mentions of “good pay,” “great pay and benefits,” and an “acceptable salary range” paired with bonuses. Certain senior or consulting tracks are described as market-competitive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, paid time off, holidays, and a dedicated volunteer day are highlighted as positives. Parental leave exists companywide alongside sick leave and disability coverage.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Remote and hybrid flexibility is emphasized, including 100% remote roles and a formal flexible workplace policy. Well‑being resources such as the Be Well program and an EAP are available.
Kyndryl Insights
What We Do
We have the world’s best talent that design, run, and manage the most advanced and reliable technology infrastructure each day. Together, we think holistically about the health of these vital technology ecosystems. We are a focused, independent company that builds on our foundation of excellence by creating systems in new ways. Bringing in the right partners, investing in our business, and working side-by-side with our customers to unlock potential. We're raising the bar. Our experience speaks for itself: We have 90,000 highly skilled employees around the world serving 75 of the Fortune 100. But our purpose is what drives us: Advancing the vital systems that power human progress. Because when a digital ecosystem is healthy, it can more readily adapt and support continuous growth and that opens up a world of possibility for everyone.








