Public Cloud Solutions Architect

Job description

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 Public Cloud Solutions Architect at Kyndryl, you act as the trusted advisor who turns business goals into cloud architecture that actually ships. You work closely with client executives, enterprise architects, security and compliance teams, governance, delivery, and our hyperscaler partners to keep everyone aligned on one technical direction. You get involved early, helping shape the strategy and the migration and modernization roadmap, and you stay through delivery so the architecture goes live on time, on budget, and secure by design. This is a senior, client-facing role. To the client, you are the go-to expert on public cloud. You run discovery and assessment workshops, build the business case and total cost of ownership, and translate requirements into well-architected solutions on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Increasingly, that means designing for AI and agentic AI as well, from the data and platform foundations through to the workloads themselves. You will decide what Kyndryl will deliver, design the landing zones, networking, identity, data, and application patterns behind it, and lead the implementation teams to a clean result. The role goes beyond any single engagement. You will mentor other architects and consultants, build reference architectures and reusable accelerators, and help set our delivery standards and governance. You will also help set Kyndryl apart through newer capabilities such as agentic AI, automation, and modernization accelerators that improve delivery quality, speed, and the value clients see. Kyndryl works across all the major public cloud platforms, so you will use what you know, keep building on it, and know when to bring in specialist SMEs. Your Future at Kyndryl Every position at Kyndryl is an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We’re committed to your growth and development—because when you succeed, we succeed. In this role, you’ll gain exposure to global projects, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic initiatives that shape the future of businesses worldwide. Your career path doesn’t stop here. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, broaden your skills, or move into leadership, we’ll support you with learning programs, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges. At Kyndryl, your future is yours to shape. Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment. Who You Are You’re good at what you do, and you have the track record to show for it. Just as important, you keep learning and you help the people around you grow too. You put client success first, and you work in an open, inclusive way across teams, geographies, and partners. Required Technical and Professional Experience 8+ years designing and delivering enterprise IT solutions, including at least 4+ years focused on public cloud architecture Deep, hands-on solutions architecture experience on at least one major hyperscaler (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud) and working knowledge of a second; multi-cloud experience strongly preferred A track record leading cloud migration and modernization programs, covering assessment and discovery, the 7 Rs (rehost, replatform, refactor, and so on), landing zone and well-architected design, and large-scale workload migration Strong command of core cloud domains: compute, storage, networking (VPC/VNet, hybrid connectivity, DNS, load balancing), identity and access management, and cloud security and governance Solid grasp of cloud-native and modernization patterns: containers and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE), microservices, serverless, and application refactoring Hands-on experience designing and delivering AI and agentic AI solutions on cloud, including the underlying data and platform foundations, the AI/ML services across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and how generative and agentic workloads change architecture, security, and cost Experience applying AI to the delivery itself, using AI-led approaches, automation, and agentic tooling to speed up assessment, migration, modernization, and quality assurance Experience with infrastructure as code and automation (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, Ansible) and with CI/CD and DevOps practices Practical understanding of security by design, cloud cost optimization (FinOps), and well-architected or cloud adoption frameworks Proven consulting skills: running client workshops, building business cases and TCO/ROI models, presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders up to C-level, and guiding delivery teams as the lead architect At least one current associate- or professional-level cloud certification (for example, AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect) Preferred Technical and Professional Experience Professional- or expert-tier and multi-cloud certifications across AWS, Azure, or GCP Experience in a consulting, professional services, or systems integrator setting delivering cloud work for enterprise clients Familiarity with hybrid and on-premises-to-cloud platforms (VMware Cloud Foundation, Nutanix, AWS Outposts, Azure Stack/Arc, Google Distributed Cloud) Deeper specialization in agentic AI, such as multi-agent systems, agent orchestration and governance (AgentOps), retrieval-augmented generation, and integrating large language models into enterprise workflows and platforms Experience mentoring architects and contributing reusable reference architectures, accelerators, and delivery standards Industry or regulated-environment experience (financial services, public sector, healthcare), including data sovereignty and compliance considerations Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels The compensation range for this position in the US is $143,640 to $273,000 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills, and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city, or local minimum wage requirement. This position will be eligible for Kyndryl's discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl's applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave and paid time off. Note: if this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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. Get Referred! 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