Kyndryl
ArchitectureLead
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“Architecture Lead at Kyndryl. Skills: enterprise architect, large-scale infrastructure design, reference architecture, target-state architecture principles, architecture governance, solution architecture. build up a group-wide architecture function from scratch. define the reference architecture and target-state architecture principles for the consolidated client’s infrastructure”
Industry & Context.
solve complex problems; finding ways to bridge the gap between technology and business needs; arbitrate design decisions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Senior enterprise architect with 12+ years in large-scale infrastructure design, Deep hands-on with common compute, storage, network solutions: VMware/VCF, hybrid cloud, and modern data centre design, written able to produce executive-grade architecture narratives, Excellent spoken and written German and English language skills
Nice to Have
Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do.
build up a group-wide architecture function from scratch
define the reference architecture and target-state architecture principles for the consolidated client’s infrastructure
chair the architecture review board
arbitrate design decisions across solos
ensure alignment between architecture
the data centre consolidation approach
and the sourcing strategy
own architecture governance
and exception handling
deliver the group-wide reference architecture and architecture function
deliver a comprehensive target architecture blueprint covering compute
define architecture principles and ADRs
create a migration pattern catalogue (lift-shift
provide solution architecture sign-offs for each migration wave
contribute to the development of business cases
understand our customers’ needs and constraints
apply industry knowledge and best practices to develop effective IT solutions
work closely with customers to understand their unique challenges
use your expertise to develop a high-level enterprise-wide IT architecture that maps IT capabilities to business needs
ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by providing comprehensive knowledge of our solutions offerings
and direction as it relates to the customer’s business
sell our solutions using your in-depth knowledge of leading-edge technology solutions and your understanding of their business and industry
connect an organization's business mission to its IT strategy
design solutions that are effective
work with a talented team of IT professionals
help build a better digital future for our customers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with customers; work with a talented team of IT professionals
Communication Scope
written able to produce executive-grade architecture narratives; Excellent spoken and written German and English language skills; skilled communicator; able to influence customers
Full Job Description
**Who We Are** At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive. **The Role** Are you an innovative thinker who loves to solve complex problems? Are you excited about finding ways to bridge the gap between technology and business needs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Architecture Lead. As an Architecture Lead with Kyndryl, you will build up a group‑wide architecture function from scratch and define the reference architecture and target‑state architecture principles for the consolidated client’s infrastructure. In this role, you will chair the architecture review board and arbitrate design decisions across solos, ensuring alignment between architecture, the data centre consolidation approach, and the sourcing strategy. You will own architecture governance, standards, and exception handling while delivering the group‑wide reference architecture and architecture function, and a comprehensive target architecture blueprint covering compute, storage, network, virtualization, and security zones. Your work will also include defining architecture principles and ADRs, creating a migration pattern catalogue (lift‑shift, re‑platform, retire, retain), providing solution architecture sign‑offs for each migration wave, and contributing to the development of business cases. To excel in this role, you will need to be able to understand our customers’ needs and constraints and apply industry knowledge and best practices to develop effective IT solutions. You will work closely with cus
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