Modernization Application Architect
Kyndryl
Modernization Application Architect
Kyndryl
Managed IT infrastructure and cloud services
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
Every large enterprise is sitting on decades of business-critical applications and a rare chance to reinvent them with agentic AI. As a Modernization Architect at Kyndryl, you’ll be the person who turns that chance into reality.
You’ll step into a client’s toughest modernization challenge, turn ambiguity into a clear architecture and roadmap, and build the working demo, pilot, or MVP that proves the value. Then you’ll stay with it, guiding delivery teams and advising senior executives, until the promised outcomes are delivered. Your work will span everything from focused engineering pilots to large-scale agentic factories.
This is a hands-on, client-facing leadership role in Kyndryl’s Global Modernization Center of Excellence. It’s built for architects who like to build, enjoy being in the room with decision-makers, and want their work to show up in real business results.
Who You Are
You’ll bring deep expertise in at least one of these areas, along with an application-led perspective across the others.
Show us depth in the area you’re choosing. Certifications are valued, and if you don’t hold one yet, we’ll support you in earning it.
You bring a growth mindset and a commitment to your own development. You put customer success first, and you work openly, collaboratively, and inclusively with sales, delivery, engineering, and COE teams. If you meet most of the requirements above and the work excites you, we encourage you to apply.
You’ll travel globally at least 25% of the time to meet clients, lead workshops, and work side by side with delivery teams.
Kyndryl is redefining modernization through AI-led transformation, agentic platforms, and repeatable engineering patterns. As part of the Modernization Center of Excellence, you’ll work on high-impact client opportunities across industries, partner with global delivery and engineering teams, and apply Kyndryl’s agentic AI frameworks to solve complex modernization challenges at scale.
Every role at Kyndryl offers opportunities to advance your career through hands-on experience, continuous learning, and certifications across all four major platforms. Whether you want to expand your expertise or specialize in a specific sector, you can build your future here.
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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Kyndryl provides managed IT infrastructure services for large enterprises, helping them run and modernize their technology environments. Its offerings cover cloud adoption, cybersecurity, security operations, and digital workplace services, all delivered under long-term managed-service contracts. The company works by partnering with major technology providers (including Microsoft) to offer integrated, end-to-end solutions, often complemented by a new security operations center (SOC) and other security capabilities. This focus sets it apart from competitors through scale, enterprise-grade governance, and a history rooted in IBM’s infrastructure services, now independent but aligned with large technology partners. The goal is to support digital transformation by providing reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure management that enables enterprises to operate efficiently and securely in a cloud-enabled world.
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