Senior Cloud 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

As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable, and reliable solutions on different Cloud Provider. You will lead technical assessments, develop cloud management architectures, and ensure compliance with data protection and security frameworks. This role requires collaboration with development and infrastructure teams, applying agile methodologies and leveraging CI/CD tools to deliver robust enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement cloud solutions for production workloads with high reliability, scalability, and security
- Support cloud assessments, current-state analysis, application/infrastructure discovery and technical requirement clarification.

- Guide the implementation of secure, scalable and reliable cloud solutions across enterprise environments.

- Identify and apply security and compliance frameworks (SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, CIS)

- Build and manage container architectures (i.e. Kubernetes, Openshift)
- Develop automation solutions with IaC
- Support DevSecOps implementation activities, including CI/CD pipelines, code repositories, automated controls, security checks and deployment automation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solution designs and technical roadmaps

What We Offer
- Opportunity to architect cutting-edge cloud solutions for enterprise clients in diverse industries
- Hybrid work model with flexibility depending on business needs
- Access to advanced multi-cloud training and certification programs (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Your future at Kyndryl
At Kyndryl, professionals like you are empowered to shape the future of enterprise technology. As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will not only design and deliver mission-critical solutions, but also define standards and best practices adopted across industries. You will collaborate with a global community of architects and technical leaders, influencing how enterprises modernize their IT strategies.

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

- 4+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing cloud solutions.

- Strong knowledge of the core Cloud Services.

- Experience coaching/leading technical teams or technical workstreams in transformation, migration, modernization or infrastructure projects.

- Ability to work effectively in customer-facing delivery contexts.

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Fluent Italian and good English communication skills.
 

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

- Certifications on one or more major cloud platforms, such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.

- Experience supporting pre-sales, solutioning or technical proposal activities.
- Experience with Agile delivery, technical governance, design authority boards or architecture review processes.
- Experience in hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.

- Experience collaborating within delivery teams, working closely with engineers and architects in hands-on cloud delivery and customer-facing projects.

The position will be governed by the Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Employees of the Metalworking Industry (Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro per i dipendenti dell’Industria Metalmeccanica e della Installazione di Impianti), with classification as Quadro.

The employment contract may be offered as a permanent employment contract (contratto a tempo indeterminato).

The salary range for the position in Italy is € 60.060,00 to € 107.900,00 based on a full-time schedule at the time of posting. The level assigned and the corresponding remuneration within the salary range indicated above will be determined in accordance with several factors such as, geographical tier, job-related skills, education and experience that selected candidates bring to the team. 

For part-time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.                   

Being You

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose.  We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

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