The Role
Responsible for the architecture of SAP applications.
Defines SAP application and technical component composition and interactions which address functional and non-functional requirements. Selects, defines and documents SAP choices that best addresses requirements and constraints.
Performs viability assessments to analyze and resolve architectural weaknesses.
An application architect will need to interact effectively with business stakeholders, project managers, developers, and specialists to oversee the planning and implementation of applications.
Your role
Bring your specialist knowledge and experience to a company managing 50% of the world’s MIPS and play a critical role in our modernization mission. You’ll be in good company amongst our global community of experts leading the future of mainframe modernization. Experts who share knowledge openly and collaborate freely. In this strategic role, you’ll use your knowledge of legacy systems and cloud architecture to identify opportunities to modernize mainframe applications.
What you will do
Plan Strategy
•Shape the future: Define, assess, and prioritize modernization roadmaps taking into account cost and risk.
Design Frameworks
• Invent innovative solutions: You'll be responsible for designing cutting-edge software frameworks, systems, and products that will set the standard for the industry. You'll use your extensive technical knowledge to conceive system interfaces and business application prototypes, while also identifying and resolving any framework design weaknesses.
Guide Teams
• Share your knowledge: Use your technical expertise to provide technical leadership to the application development team, perform design and code reviews, and ensure that uniform enterprise-wide application design standards are maintained.
• Achieve business goals: Collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure that the architecture is aligned with business requirements, making sure that the project meets its goals.
Document Architecture
• Keep vital records: Create and maintain documentation surrounding the software architecture, application design processes, component integration, testing guidelines, and other key elements.
Who You Are
• SAP Architectural experience of large customer change and transformation projects
• In depth knowledge and experience of SAP functionality and lines of business including integration to other systems and experience working with SAP running on hyperscalers.
• Experience working in S/4 migrations (brownfield) or S/4 new implementations (greenfield)
Preferred skills and experience
• SAP Architecture Certification
• Prior hands-on experience working with SAP and SAP products.
• Experience in the following types of projects – upgrades, integration, acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, migrations., carveouts.
• Strong understanding of hyperscalers and SAP RISE model
The base compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $143,640 to $273,000 based on a full-time schedule reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Kyndryl, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting.
Your actual compensation may vary depending on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, geography, relevant job-related skills, education and experience, certification and licenses, internal pay equity, and market and business consideration. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.
There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:
California (San Francisco Bay Area): $172,440 to $327,600
California (All Other): $158,040 to $300,360
Colorado: $143,640 to $273,000
Massachusetts/ Virginia: $143,640 to $300,360
New York City: $172,440 to $327,600
Washington: $158,040 to $300,360
Washington DC: $158,040 to $300,360
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.
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