Migration architect

Kyndryl; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Migration Architect to oversee the migration of critical legacy applications and infrastructure to new environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing migration strategies, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations, and possess strong knowledge of cloud platforms. This role offers opportunities for career growth, certifications, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Opportunities for certifications

Learning and community involvement

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Migration Architect or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and data migration tools.
• Experience in software development or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the migration of critical legacy applications.
• Develop comprehensive migration strategies and plans.
• Ensure data integrity and security throughout the migration process.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

TOGAF certification

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Data migration tools

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Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage, and modernize mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. We are committed to building a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, customers, and communities.

The Role

As a Migration Architect, you will lead and manage the migration of critical legacy applications, data, and infrastructure to new environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning, designing, and executing migration strategies, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish ownership of critical legacy applications and manage them end-to-end through cutover and hyper care.
• Develop comprehensive migration strategies and plans.
• Assess existing systems and infrastructure to identify migration requirements.
• Design and implement migration architectures, including cloud and on-premises solutions.
• Create runbooks and provide technical leadership across mission-critical applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and technical requirements.
• Lead migration projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve migration-related issues.
• Ensure data integrity and security throughout the migration process.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the migration team.
• Document migration processes and best practices.

Who You Are

You’re experienced and possess a growth mindset; you prioritize customer success and are inclusive in your work approach.

Required Technical and Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Migration Architect or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with data migration tools and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Background in software development or engineering.
• TOGAF certification.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience with defect and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of database management systems.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Understanding of network architecture and security.
• Experience in modernization or large-scale transformation projects.
• Ability to produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD & LLD).
• Experience as a project manager.

Additional Information

We promote diversity and inclusion through various initiatives. Join us to grow your career with opportunities for certifications, learning, and community involvement.