Software Architect

Kyndryl•Dallas, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. The successful candidate will work onsite 5 days a week in Frisco, TX. This role does not provide visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future. Candidates must have authorization to work without requiring employer-sponsored work authorization. Are you an experienced Software 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. 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.

Requirements

5 years of experience of relevant work experience in software architecture
3+ years in cloud native software development or architecture
Strong computer science fundamentals, with a focus on data structures, algorithms, and API design
Solid understanding of end-to-end product development phases having participated in them
In-depth understanding of development best practices
Authorization to work without requiring employer-sponsored work authorization

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience with one or more automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform
Experience with containerization packaging, tooling, and DevOps methodologies
Experience in management and orchestration for distributed federated edge K8S clusters like Helm
Understanding of computer networking and protocols

Responsibilities

Leading the design and development of cutting-edge software applications.
Creating technical blueprints.
Defining product/solution architecture.
Developing technical specifications for projects.
Integrating the features of software applications into a cohesive and functioning system.
Anticipating trends and staying up-to-date on leading technology.
Participating in Kyndryl's architectural boards.
Guiding functional objectives and technologies.
Evaluating, identifying, and developing software solutions.
Training and overseeing the activities of the development team.
Fostering a collaborative environment.
Working closely with Marketing Managers, Product Managers, Programmers, and Engineers.