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Job descriptionApplication Architecture & ModernizationAssess legacy application portfolios to identify modernization opportunities and cloud readiness.Define modernization strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor, rearchitect, replace, retire) aligned with business needs.Design cloud-native and modern application architectures, including microservices, containerization, and platform services.Lead modernization of monolithic and legacy applications into scalable, maintainable, cloud-based solutions.Define target application architectures, integration patterns, and non-functional requirements.Cloud Migration & Transformation DeliveryLead or support delivery of application migration and modernization projects across cloud platforms.Provide architectural oversight throughout the delivery lifecycle, ensuring alignment to target architecture.Guide development teams on best practices for cloud-native development, DevOps, and CI/CD.Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and data teams to ensure end-to-end solution integrity.Identify and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and modernization challenges.DevOps & Engineering PracticesPromote adoption of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to improve application delivery speed and quality.Support use of Infrastructure as Code and automated testing frameworks.Encourage modern development practices including API-first design, event-driven architecture, and observability.Ensure performance, scalability, security, and reliability requirements are met.Required profileKnowledge Sharing & Practice DevelopmentContribute to development of modernization frameworks, reference architectures, and accelerators.Share best practices and lessons learned across teams and engagements.Mentor junior architects and developers on modernization and cloud-native practices.Stay current with emerging application modernization, cloud, and DevOps trends.Who You AreQualifications & Experience:8+ years of application development and architecture experience.Proven experience in application modernization and cloud migration initiatives.Hands-on experience modernizing legacy platforms (monoliths, client-server, mainframe-adjacent, or tightly coupled systems).Experience in pre-sales, including solution design, client presentations, and estimation.Strong consulting background with enterprise clients.Technical Skills:Application & Architecture:Application modernization patterns and strategiesMicroservices and distributed systems architectureAPI management and integration patternsContainerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Cloud Platforms (one or more):Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Functions, Data services)AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, EC2, RDS)Google Cloud Platform (GKE, Cloud Run, App Engine)Company descriptionWho We AreAt 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 RoleRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Application Consultant / Architect to lead and deliver application modernization and cloud migration initiatives for enterprise clients. This role blends client-facing consulting, pre-sales solutioning, and hands-on delivery leadership, supporting customers as they modernize legacy applications and transition to cloud platforms.The ideal candidate has strong architectural depth in application platforms, a consultative mindset, and the ability to articulate value during pre-sales while guiding teams through successful modernization execution.Key Responsibilities:Client Consulting & Pre-SalesEngage with clients to understand business goals, application landscapes, and modernization drivers.Lead pre-sales activities, including solution shaping, architecture definition, effort estimation, and proposal development.Support RFP responses, client presentations, and technical workshops focused on application modernization and cloud migration.Articulate modernization value propositions, including cost optimization, agility, scalability, and resilience.Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders during early engagement and solution definition phases.Your Future at Kyndryl Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you wont 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.What we offerDevOps & Tooling:CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins)Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM, CloudFormation)Monitoring and observability toolsCertifications (Preferred):Cloud Architect or Developer certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Kubernetes or DevOps certificationsTOGAF or architecture certifications (advantageous)Key Competencies:Strong client-facing and consulting skillsAbility to translate business needs into technical solutionsExperience balancing pre-sales responsibilities with delivery executionExcellent communication and presentation skillsCollaborative mindset and delivery leadership capabilitiesBeing YouDiversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, its how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But were 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. Thats the Kyndryl Way.