Mainframe Modernization Architect

Kyndryl; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking a senior architectural leader to modernize mainframe applications and design enterprise frameworks. You will shape modernization roadmaps, define interfaces, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk-aware decision making, and alignment with business goals. Strong emphasis on mainframe knowledge, cloud integration, and documenting architecture to support future migrations and interoperability across platforms.

Qualifications

• Architectural experience of large customer change and transformation projects.
• In depth knowledge and experience of hardware and software including connectivity between platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan Strategy: Shape the future by defining, assessing and prioritizing modernization roadmaps considering cost and risk.
• Design Frameworks: Invent innovative software frameworks and system interfaces for modernized solutions and robust design.
• Guide Teams: Provide technical leadership, perform reviews, ensure enterprise-wide design standards.
• Document Architecture: Create and maintain documentation for architecture, design processes, integrations, and testing guidelines.

Skills

Architectural experience

Hardware and software connectivity

Job description

Kyndryl is seeking a senior architectural leader to modernize mainframe applications and design enterprise frameworks. You will shape modernization roadmaps, define interfaces, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk-aware decision making, and alignment with business goals. Strong emphasis on mainframe knowledge, cloud integration, and documenting architecture to support future migrations and interoperability across platforms.