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

Your Role :

As a Application Architect you will provide best-fit architectural solutions for one or more projects;  assist in defining scope and sizing of work; and anchor Proof of Concept developments. You will provide solution architecture for the business problem, platform integration with third party services, designing and developing complex features for clients' business needs. You will collaborate with some of the best talent in the industry to create and implement innovative high quality solutions, participate in Pre-Sales and various pursuits focused on our clients' business needs.

You will also contribute in a variety of roles in thought leadership, mentorship, systems analysis, architecture, design, configuration, testing, debugging, and documentation. You will challenge your leading edge solutions, consultative sand business skills through the diversity of work in multiple industry domains. 

You must be a forward thinker who is passionate about developing highly innovative breakthrough technologies and has the resilience to make innovation happen. Keep up with rapid innovations in the Cloud and Data Technologies across the industry and consistently brings new ideas to the team.

Responsibilities

Engage with clients to understand their needs and design architectures, understand gaps and design all aspects of the architecture of an application or a suite of applications such as Interface, middleware, and infrastructure

Estimate engineering effort for several stages of project life cycle and lead the effort to implement the software modules 

Delivering Architectural Artefacts and ensure enterprise wide architectural principles are maintained in the solution. 

Conduct requirement gathering workshops and come up with a target architecture meeting all aspects of client requirements - functional, non - functional, security etc. Document trade offs of one solution over another

Who You Are

Required Skills

Total 12+ yrs of IT Experience.

At least 3 to 7+ years of relevant experience with architecting and deploying high-volume, high transaction-based, distributed and highly available applications.

Very good understanding of architecture and development of large scale applications/products in a AWS environment using Python, NodeJS, react technologies. 

Should have experience working hands-on with Python/Nodejs, SpringBoot, Service registry, Container architecture and DB like PostGres, Mysql and SQL Server

Past experience in Full stack development and client engagement to develop, deploy and seek client acceptance is a must 

Extensive, real-world experience designing enterprise software and defining solution architectures and technology (SOA, EAI, BPM, ERP new generation components, Cloud etc.)

Knowledge of Security, Identity and Management, Key Management, Access Control and Security protocols, Network Routing etc

Strong Communication, Interpersonal and Business stakeholder engagement skills

Familiar with architecture principles and frameworks (TOGAF, IAF, Zachman, Gartner, etc.)

High level of competence in preparing Architectural documentation and presentations using Visio, ArchiMate modelling and using EA tools 

Excellent skills to engage with clients and influence decisions.

Experienced with implementing Continuous Integration, Delivery best practices.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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