**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** As a Data & AI Senior Architect at Kyndryl, you’ll design and implement advanced data management and AI-driven solutions that bring intelligence and scalability to enterprise systems. You will lead the design of architectures that integrate relational, non-relational, and cloud-native data platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and security for critical infrastructures. You’ll be responsible for managing and administering enterprise-grade database systems (Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, cloud-based DBs), overseeing performance, tuning, monitoring, and optimizing environments. You’ll also collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive large-scale data initiatives, advising clients on emerging trends and best practices in Data & AI. By developing and enforcing robust data governance and management standards, you will safeguard the integrity of critical information while enabling innovation. Your role will also include evaluating and recommending new technologies to keep Kyndryl and its clients at the forefront of Data & AI transformation. **Your future at Kyndryl** At Kyndryl, senior professionals like you are empowered to shape the future of enterprise technology. As a Data & AI Architect, you will not only deliver mission-critical data solutions but also set best practices in advanced analytics and AI adoption across industries. You’ll collaborate with global communities of architects, data engineers, and AI experts, influencing how organizations harness their data. Here you’ll find the resources, scale, and freedom to innovate – from designing resilient data architectures to developing AI-driven systems that create business value. Whether your path leads to deep technical mastery or broader leadership responsibilities, Kyndryl provides the environment for you to accelerate your career at the highest level. **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** • Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, Information Technology, or related field • 5+ years in enterprise-level database administration with proficiency in Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and cloud-based DBs • Strong knowledge of database concepts, architecture, and best practices • Proven experience in tuning, optimization, and performance monitoring of DB systems • Familiarity with cloud DB services and technologies (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, GCP SQL) and Data Warehouse/Data Lake platforms **Preferred Technical and Professional Experience** • Experience with Cloudera or Teradata platforms • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Effective communication and collaboration abilities • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in dynamic environments **Being You** Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way. **What You Can Expect** With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed. **Get Referred!** If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address. Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.