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

Specific Skills Required

• Ability to create, evaluate reference architectures and ensure enterprise-wide buy-in, adoption, adherence, and compliance.
• Expertise in Java technologies or .NET technologies and middleware technologies.
• Experience in open source framework like Flutter for developing multi-platform applications from a single codebase.
• Knowledge of cross platform Mobile application development – IBM MEA / Kony etc.
• Expertise in modern user interface frameworks.
• Expertise on various operating systems like AIX, LINUX, Windows.
• Ability to train teams and prepare presentations.
• Preferably the candidate should have working / hands-on experience with Enterprise Architecture (EA) tools like Mega Hopex, Avolution ABACUS, Planview, Orbus iServer, etc.

Job Profile

• Set up technical standards and governance structure for the enterprise.
• To provide technology architecture expertise and guidance across multiple business divisions & technology domains.
• Assist business strategy and accordingly drive technology strategy from an architecture perspective.
• Setting up technical standards, formulation of Enterprise Architecture (EA) Governance Framework.
• Driving technology strategy from an architecture perspective, across a portfolio of applications in the Bank, for resource optimization and Risk mitigation.
• Translating business requirements into specific system, application or process designs, including working with business personnel and executives to identify functional requirements.
• Define / maintain Target Architectures in Roadmaps.
• Lead and/or assist efforts to scope and architect major change programs, leading strategic options analysis & proposing end-to-end solutions & highlighting trade-offs.
• Review ongoing designs of major programs to identify strategic opportunities and resolve design issues during delivery.
• Identify key technology enablers to optimize IT investment.
• Develop highly complex solutions that exemplifies quality optimization regarding reliability, availability, scalability, manageability, flexibility, usability/ reusability, and high performance.
• Deliver Architecture solutions in a Banking environment at the highest-level technical expertise.
• Lead other IT Architects to provide effective consulting on complex projects including RFP technical evaluations for various business domain.
• Lead multifunctional teams in successful application of methodologies and architecture modelling tools.
• As an architect the person would be responsible for suggestion and implementation of new technologies.
• Develop architectural solutions for new solutions / changes to existing applications and solutions to the bank from conceptualization through deployment.
• Understanding enterprise business requirements and mapping them into technical solutions, assist in the scope definition.
• Create high level and low-level design documents. Experience in UML design tools.
• Develop relevant technical SOPs for rollout. Define metrics to measure performance of applications.
• Create enterprise-wide architecture of applications ensuring reliability, scalability, manageability, and security compliance.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in IT infra domain, IT-vendors and other architects to achieve enterprise business goals.
• Define and understand current state solutions and identify improvements, options & trade-offs to define target state solutions.
• Ensuring compliance to architecture principles and standards as per enterprise requirements.
• Develop POCs, case-studies and demo presentations for new growth areas based on market research.
• Develop application architecture, including technical specifications, design patterns, and diagrams. Create a detailed architectural application design. Define and implementing coding standards and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend suitable technologies, tools, and frameworks. Assess the impact of new technologies on existing systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams (developers, analysts, business stakeholders). Communicate architectural decisions and recommendations effectively.
• Ensure security measures are integrated into the application architecture. Conduct security assessments and recommending improvements.
• Identify and addressing performance bottlenecks. Design applications to be scalable and reliable.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation. Providing training and support on application design standards.

Who You Are

Total Experience

Minimum 12 years post basic qualification in IT field

Experience in relevant architecture field

Minimum 5 years preferably in Banking / Financial Sector

Educational Qualification

BE/ BTech in (Computer Science/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering/ Electronics & Communications Engineering or equivalent degree in relevant discipline) or MCA or MTech/ MSc in (Computer Science/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology/ Electronic & Communications Engineering) from recognized University/ Institute.

Desirable:

MBA as an additional qualification is preferred

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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