Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.

Application Modernization Architect

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.$143K — $273K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in solution architecture, software engineering, or technical consulting
  • 2+ years building LLM-powered or agentic AI applications in production
  • Proven client-facing advisory or pre-sales architecture experience
  • Deep expertise in at least one agentic framework like LangChain or similar
  • Strong Python programming skills; familiarity with TypeScript/Node.js is a plus
  • Experience with vector databases and embedding pipelines
  • Ability to scope and estimate complex Agentic AI projects

Responsibilities

  • Lead client discovery sessions and AI readiness assessments
  • Translate ambiguous business requirements into structured technical architectures
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders
  • Build and maintain proof-of-concepts demonstrating business value
  • Define integration patterns for AI agents with enterprise systems
  • Create and deliver tailored live demos of agentic AI capabilities
  • Produce detailed project estimates and collaborate on technical proposals

Benefits

  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • Exposure to global projects and cutting-edge technologies
  • Learning programs and mentorship support
  • Flexible approach to career path and skill development
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits and paid time off
Full Job Description
The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Application Modernization Architect with deep expertise in agentic AI systems to join our global Application Modernization group.

In this client-facing role, you will bridge the gap between emerging AI capabilities and real-world enterprise outcomes - designing tailor made solutions, leading discovery workshops, delivering compelling demos, and producing actionable project estimates and roadmaps. You will serve as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders while remaining hands-on enough to prototype, build proof-of-concepts, and guide modernization teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Discovery
  • Lead client discovery sessions and AI readiness assessments to surface high-impact use cases
  • Translate ambiguous business requirements into structured technical architectures and implementation roadmaps
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, guiding strategic Agentic AI adoption decisions
  • Facilitate workshops, design sessions, and architecture reviews with cross-functional teams
  • Develop and maintain reusable solution frameworks, playbooks, and reference architectures


Agentic AI Architecture & Delivery
  • Build and maintain proof-of-concepts and reference implementations that demonstrate business value
  • Define integration patterns for connecting AI agents to enterprise systems (CRMs, ERPs, APIs, data lakes)


Demos & Presentations
  • Create and deliver live, interactive demos of agentic AI capabilities tailored to specific client contexts and verticals using the Kyndryl Agentic Framework (KAF)
  • Design and present compelling solution narratives - from executive briefings to technical deep-dives
  • Develop demo environments, sandbox prototypes, and reusable demo assets that showcase differentiated value


Estimation & Pre-Sales
  • Produce detailed project estimates covering effort, cost, risk, timeline, and team composition leveraging Kyndryl's solution calculator and other Kyndryl tools
  • Develop Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposal (RFP) responses, and technical proposal sections
  • Define MVP scopes and phased delivery plans aligned to client budget and business priorities
  • Collaborate with sales, consult, and legal teams to structure technically sound, deliverable engagements
  • Own technical due diligence for new opportunities and validate feasibility of proposed solutions


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 Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, software engineering, or technical consulting
  • 2+ years hands-on experience building LLM-powered or agentic AI applications in production
  • Proven track record in a client-facing advisory or pre-sales architecture role
  • Deep expertise with at least one agentic framework: LangChain/LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel, or equivalent
  • Strong proficiency in Python; comfort with TypeScript/Node.js a plus
  • Experience with vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector, Chroma) and embedding pipelines
  • Demonstrated ability to scope and estimate complex Agentic AI projects from discovery inputs
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication - equally effective with engineers and executives
  • Experience delivering live technical demos to client audiences of varying technical depth
  • Familiarity with responsible AI principles, data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and enterprise security requirements
  • Ability to travel 30% of the time


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a management consulting or professional services firm
  • Background in one or more verticals: Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail/CPG, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, or the Public Sector
  • Certifications: AWS/Azure/GCP Solutions Architect, Google PDE, or equivalent
  • Exposure to enterprise AI governance frameworks and AI risk management


The compensation range for this position in the US is $143,640 to $273,000 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills, and experience. For part-time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city, or local minimum wage requirement.

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl's discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl's applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave and paid time off. Note: if this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

About Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.

Kyndryl is an IT transformation services company. They offer network services, business resilience, and hybrid cloud solutions. Their services include applications, core enterprise and zcloud, the digital workplace, security and resiliency, cloud, data, and AI, network, and edge. They committed to the health and continuous improvement of the vital systems at the heart of the digital economy.

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. Careers

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