Cloud IT 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

As a Cloud IT Architect – Azure at Kyndryl, you will be responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions for enterprise clients. You will lead technical assessments, design reference architectures, and ensure compliance with data protection and privacy frameworks. This role requires collaboration with development and infrastructure teams, applying agile methods and leveraging CI/CD tools to deliver robust solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud solutions on Azure for production workloads with high reliability, scalability, and security

• Perform technical assessments and develop cloud management architectures and reference models

• Identify and apply security and compliance frameworks (SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, CIS)

• Collaborate with Dev and Infrastructure teams to manage DevOps and CI/CD processes

• Create and manage Serverless architectures and Microservices with technologies such as Azure Functions, Logic App, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, and API Management

• Manage on-premises and hybrid cloud data centers, including automation with tools such as Terraform

• Use software lifecycle management tools such as Jira, Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket, and Confluence

• Drive solution design sessions, integrating cross-functional requirements and defining technical roadmaps

What We Offer

• The opportunity to architect cloud solutions for leading enterprise customers across industries

• Hybrid work model with flexibility depending on project needs

• Career path toward Distinguished Engineer or Technical Leadership roles

• Access to advanced training and certification programs on Azure and multi-cloud platforms

Your future at Kyndryl
At Kyndryl, senior professionals like you are empowered to shape the future of enterprise technology. As an Azure Architect, you will not only design and deliver mission-critical solutions, but also define standards and best practices adopted across industries. You will collaborate with a global community of architects and technical leaders, influencing how enterprises modernize their IT strategies.

Here you'll find the resources, scale, and freedom to innovate – from building resilient multi-cloud architectures to defining security and compliance strategies that set benchmarks in the market. Whether you pursue deep technical mastery or broader leadership responsibilities, Kyndryl provides the environment for you to accelerate your career at the highest level.

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 Expertise

• 4+ years of experience designing cloud solutions on Azure

• Advanced knowledge of Azure services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security, Identity, Management Tools)

• Expertise in designing and developing large-scale systems

• Experience working across multiple industries

• Experience managing hybrid environments and using tools such as Terraform

• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and software lifecycle management (Jira, Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Confluence)

• Strong communication and customer-facing skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience leading teams of other technical subject matter experts

• Proven track record creating solution blueprints and technical roadmaps

• Certifications in Azure Architecture and Security

• Experience with enterprise virtualization and automation solutions such as VMware

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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