Senior Application Architect

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

Kyndryl is seeking a highly skilled Application Architect to design, develop, and oversee the implementation of enterprise-level applications. You will play a critical role in aligning technology solutions with business goals, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document application architecture for new and existing systems.
• Lead the selection of technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure architectural consistency and adherence to best practices across development teams.
• Evaluate and recommend tools for performance monitoring, security, and integration.
• Guide the modernization of legacy systems and support cloud migration initiatives.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to development teams.
• Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and architectural principles.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

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Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from a Junior Architect to Principal Architect – we have opportunities for that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Join us in revolutionizing the world of software design and take your career to the next level.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

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 Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software development, with 6+ years in architecture roles.
• Strong understanding of microservices, APIs, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in enterprise integration patterns, RESTful services, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance technical depth with business context.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert).
• Experience with application migration and modernization
• Familiarity with legacy modernization, data migrations, data lake, big data, and analytics platforms.
• Exposure to security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, GDPR, HIPAA).

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $138,480 to $263,160 based on a full-time schedule.  

Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.  For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations: 

California: $152,400 to $315,720 

Colorado: $138,480 to $263,160 

New York City: $166,200 to $315,720 

Washington: $152,400 to $289,440 

Washington DC: $152,400 to $289,440 

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