Mainframe Modernization Architect

**Who We Are**

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

**The Role**

Join the innovative team at Kyndryl as a Mainframe Modernization Architect
- Client Technical Solutioner and unlock your potential to shape the future of technology solutions. As a key player in our organization, you will embark on an exciting journey where you get to work closely with customers, understand their unique challenges, and provide them with cutting-edge technical solutions and services.

Picture yourself as a trusted advisor - collaborating directly with customers to unravel their business needs, pain points, and technical requirements. Your expertise and deep understanding of our solutions will empower you to craft tailored solutions that address their specific challenges and drive their success.

Your role as a Mainframe Modernization Architect
- Client Technical Solutioner is pivotal in developing domain-specific solutions for our cutting-edge services and offerings. You will be at the forefront of crafting tailored domain solutions and cost cases for both simple and complex, long-term opportunities, demonstrating we meet our customers' requirements while helping them overcome their business challenges.

At Kyndryl, we believe in the power of collaboration and your expertise will be essential in supporting our Mainframe Modernization Architect
- Technical Solutioning and Solutioning Managers during customer technology and business discussions, even at the highest levels of Business/IT Director/LOB. You will have the chance to demonstrate the value of our solutions and products, effectively communicating their business and technical benefits to decision makers and customers.

In this role, you will thrive as you create innovative technical solutions that align with industry trends and exceed customer expectations. Your ability to collaborate seamlessly with internal stakeholders will enable you to gather the necessary documents and technical insights to deliver compelling bid submissions. Not only will you define winning cost models for deals, but you will also lead these deals to profitability, ensuring the ultimate success of both our customers and Kyndryl. You will play an essential role in contract negotiations, up to the point of signature, and facilitate a smooth engagement hand-over process.

Join us as a Mainframe Modernization Architect
- Client Technical Solutioner at Kyndryl and unleash your potential to shape the future of technical solutions while enjoying a stimulating and rewarding career journey filled with innovation, collaboration, and growth.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

**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 Skills and Experience**
- 8 years of experience in Mainframe Infrastructure (zCloud), with proven ability to design and build technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Knowledge of designing architectures for Mainframe (zCloud) environments, hybrid infrastructure, and integrating diverse systems with the zCloud Platform.
- Experience with tools like NetView / SysView, FTP, SFTP, Axway CFT, Connect: Direct, VIPA, DVIPA, etc..
- Solid experience in the field of Z integration in a hybrid cloud.
- Knowledge of System Z hardware, as well as z/OS and z-Linux.
- Experience in IBM Z and IBM infrastructure modernization.
- Experience in delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions.
- Experience in supporting sales efforts by collaborating with the sales team, preparing sales materials, cost models, participating in customer presentations, and contributing to proposal development.
- Excellent customer and presentation skills.

**Preferred Skills and Experience**
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
- Experience in the field of Mainframe and connected environments. Experience in gathering and translating requirements into automated software code
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Experience in operating systems (Linux, UNIX, or z/OS).
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