Cloud 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**

Infrastructure Architects are the key link between Kyndryl and our clients. You’re in a technical leadership role, uniting and guiding stakeholders from clients, governance, and project executives to delivery and sometimes even the vendors who work with the client. You’ll be there from the start of a project — understanding what’s needed and figuring out the best technical solution. And you’ll be there at the finish, delivering the right product on time and within budget.

At Kyndryl we support all major cloud platforms, so you’ll get the chance to use everything you know - and then some. You’ll also become expert at knowing when and how to call on other SMEs outside your wheelhouse. Thinking your way around pre-existing limitations will grow your creativity and flexibility. You’ll learn a lot here, and if you want to work toward certifications there are plenty of opportunities.The rewards for all this are many. You’ll get to influence, create, and deliver something from start to finish. You will have the power to delight our clients.

Your future at Kyndryl
This role opens the door to many career paths, both vertical and horizontal, and there may be opportunity to travel. It’s a great chance for database administrators or other techs to break into the cloud. It’s also a solid path to become enterprise or chief architect or a distinguished engineer Whatever you see for yourself, you’ll find the opportunity here.

**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:

- 5+ years Hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure setup, management, and optimization across Azure and AWS, including multi-account/subscription environments.
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, and CloudFormation to provision and manage scalable cloud environments.
- Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and Azure DevOps Pipelines, with strong understanding of pipeline design, artifacts, and release strategies.
- Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, and Bash for automation, integration, and task orchestration.
- Experience with event-driven compute and serverless technologies, especially Azure Functions and AWS Lambda, for automation and microservices implementation.
- Good understanding of RESTful APIs and integration patterns, with practical experience in building and consuming APIs for automation, monitoring, and data flow.
- Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS), with understanding of deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
- Proficiency in YAML and JSON for configuration management, deployment definitions, and data serialization in IaC and CI/CD contexts.
- Deep understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including shift-left testing, GitOps, infrastructure automation, and feedback loops.
- Experience with secret management tools such as Azure Key Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, and integration with pipelines and workloads.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve infrastructure, deployment, and performance issues across complex cloud environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and engineering leaders.
- Team-oriented mindset, with a focus on shared ownership, collaborative problem-solving, and knowledge sharing.
- Continuous learning attitude, with a strong interest in staying updated with the latest cloud technologies, industry trends, and platform innovations.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience:

- Experience managing and optimizing multi-cloud environments, including resource governance, policy enforcement, and workload placement strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of serverless architecture, leveraging services like Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, Event Grid, and Step Functions for scalable and cost-efficient solutions.
- Familiarity with API gateway services, such as Azure API Management and AWS API Gateway, including securing, versioning, and monitoring APIs.
- Knowledge of cloud cost optimization tools and techniques, including Azure Cost Management, AWS Cost Explorer, budgets, reservations, and third-party Fin