Microservices Architect

About Kyndryl

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

We are looking for a Software Architect with extensive experience in banking environments and distributed architectures, responsible for defining, evolving, and governing microservices-based solutions, ensuring standards of quality, security, and scalability.

Main Responsibilities

• Definition and evolution of microservices architecture (backend and BFF).
• Establishment of standards, best practices, and technical governance.
• Support for development teams in adopting patterns and frameworks.
• Design of resilient, scalable, and secure solutions in hybrid environments (cloud + on-premise).
• Collaboration with infrastructure, security, and DevOps teams.

Who You Are

Architecture and Design

• Solid knowledge of SOLID principles, hexagonal architecture, and DDD (Domain-Driven Design).
• Experience in design patterns: Circuit Breaker, API Gateway, retry, caching, among others.
• Definition and governance of microservices-based architectures.

Frameworks and Development

• Experience with: Spring (legacy), Spring Boot and its ecosystem (starters: batch, data, etc.).
• BFF development in a .NET environment.
• Versions: Spring Boot ≥ 3, Java ≥ 17

APIs and Integration

• API Design and Definition: OpenAPI (REST), AsyncAPI (event-driven).
• Experience with messaging and caching: Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, Caffeine.

Infrastructure

• Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes / OpenShift.
• API Management: Apigee.
• Hybrid environments: Azure + on-premise systems.

Security

• Implementation of standards: OAuth 2.0, OIDC, JWT.
• Integration with Identity Providers (IDP): Auth0, Keycloak, Azure AD.

Observability

• Code Quality: SonarQube.
• Monitoring and logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK / Loki.
• Distributed tracing: Zipkin, Jaeger.

DevOps

• Experience in CI/CD pipelines: Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps.

Desired Profile

• Strategic vision and technical decision-making ability.
• Experience in regulated environments (preferably banking or insurance).
• Communication skills and technical leadership.
• Orientation towards quality, security, and operational efficiency.

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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Key skills/competency

• Microservices Architecture
• Software Architecture
• Domain-Driven Design
• API Design
• Cloud Infrastructure
• DevOps
• Java
• Spring Boot
• Kubernetes
• Security Standards