Mainframe Modernization Architect

Kyndryl; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking a Senior Architect to lead modernization initiatives for mainframe and cloud integration. You will shape strategies, design frameworks, and guide cross-functional teams to align architecture with business goals.

In this role you will document architectures, review designs, and ensure enterprise-wide standards are followed, while leveraging your deep knowledge of mainframe systems, IBM z/OS, and modern cloud patterns. Hybrid work culture supports flexible collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large customer change and transformation projects.
• Deep knowledge of hardware and software, including connectivity between platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan Strategy: Define, assess, and prioritize modernization roadmaps taking into account cost and risk.
• Design Frameworks: Design cutting‑edge software frameworks, systems, and products.
• Guide Teams: Provide technical leadership, perform design and code reviews, and ensure enterprise‑wide standards are maintained.
• Document Architecture: Create and maintain documentation of software architecture and integration.

Skills

Architectural experience

Hardware & software connectivity

Job description

Kyndryl is seeking a Senior Architect to lead modernization initiatives for mainframe and cloud integration. You will shape strategies, design frameworks, and guide cross-functional teams to align architecture with business goals.

In this role you will document architectures, review designs, and ensure enterprise-wide standards are followed, while leveraging your deep knowledge of mainframe systems, IBM z/OS, and modern cloud patterns. Hybrid work culture supports flexible collaboration.