Enterprise / Global IT Architect

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 experienced Enterprise IT Architect looking for an exciting opportunity to shape the future of software development? Look no further than Kyndryl, where you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact as you lead the design and development of cutting-edge software applications. As a Software Engineering Architect at Kyndryl, you will be responsible for leading the charge in creating technical blueprints, defining product/solution architecture, and developing the technical specifications for our projects. You'll be a key player in integrating the features of our software applications into a cohesive and functioning system. Key Responsibilities: Design end-to-end application architecture using Java and microservices principles Define system components, integration patterns, and data flow across services Create high-level (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD) Ensure architecture meets scalability, performance, and security requirements Define standards for Spring Boot-based microservices Guide teams in building RESTful APIs and event-driven systems Ensure best practices in API design, service discovery, and fault tolerance Review code and design for quality and maintainability Design relational and/or NoSQL databases for high-volume transactions Define data models, schema design, indexing, and partitioning strategies Ensure data integrity, consistency, and performance optimization Support data migration, archival, and reconciliation strategies Design integration with core banking and external systems Define messaging and event streaming patterns (Kafka, MQ, APIs) Ensure seamless integration with platforms like Temenos T24 Ensure secure architecture (authentication, authorization, encryption) Align with banking regulatory and compliance requirements Implement secure coding and data protection practices Experience with Modernization & Migration to Cloud Your analytical and creative mindset will be put to the test as you anticipate trends, stay up-to-date on leading technology, and participate in Kyndryl's architectural boards. Your expertise will guide functional objectives and technologies, and you'll be a driving force in evaluating, identifying, and developing software solutions.In addition to your technical prowess, you'll also be a strong leader and communicator, able to train and oversee the activities of our development team. You'll foster a collaborative environment and work closely with Marketing Managers, Product Managers, Programmers, and Engineers to ensure our software solutions are meeting the needs of our business and our customers.This is a rare opportunity to work with some of the most talented minds in the industry and be part of an innovative company that is leading the way in software development. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact in the world of software engineering, we want to hear from you. 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 Expertise 10 years of experience of relevant work experience in software architecture; out of them 8 -10 Years of Application En