Migration 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

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 fulfill 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.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from a Junior Architect to Principal Architect – we have opportunities for that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Join us in revolutionizing the world of software design and take your career to the next level.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Technical and Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience as a Migration Architect or in a similar role in a leading premium system integrator

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Experience with data migration tools and technologies.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Background in software development or engineering.

• TOGAF

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.

• Experience in defect and root cause analysis, and establishment of solutions.

• Knowledge of database management systems.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

• Understanding of network architecture and security.

• Experience in modernization or large-scale transformation of critical enterprise software, hardware, and infrastructure.

• Capable of producing High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) from an architectural point of view.

• Experience as a project manager.

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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