Microsoft Azure Principal Architect - Innovation

Position: Microsoft Azure Principal Architect - Application Innovation

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

Role Overview :

We are seeking an accomplished Microsoft Azure Architect to join our Microsoft Practice .

This role requires a consultative technologist who can bridge business strategy, cloud architecture, and application innovation . You will lead clients through Azure-enabled digital transformation , driving modernization of legacy systems, enabling cloud-native architectures, and incorporating Agentic AI capabilities to enhance business performance, agility, and insight.

The successful candidate will combine deep Azure expertise ,
application modernization leadership , and a consulting mindset to define, design, and oversee end-to-end solutions that deliver measurable transformation outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Consulting & Client Engagement

• Partner with clients to understand strategic objectives, current IT landscapes, and transformation goals.

• Lead consulting engagements and workshops to assess readiness, define cloud adoption strategy, and identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation.

• Act as a trusted Microsoft advisor to executives, shaping cloud, modernization, and intelligent automation roadmaps.

• Collaborate closely with Microsoft Partner teams to align solutions with the latest Microsoft Cloud and AI ecosystem advancements.

Solution Architecture & Innovation

• Architect and design Azure-based solutions that encompass infrastructure, application, and data modernization.

• Lead application transformation initiatives, including re-platforming, re-hosting, and re-architecting legacy workloads into cloud-native and containerized solutions.

• Integrate Agentic AI ,
  Azure OpenAI Services ,
  Copilot extensions , and AI orchestration frameworks to build intelligent, adaptive enterprise applications.

• Drive the adoption of microservices, serverless computing, event-driven design, and low-code platforms within the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365).

• Ensure architectures align with Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework ,
  Well-Architected Framework , and Responsible AI principles.

Delivery Oversight & Technical Leadership

• Provide delivery governance and technical oversight throughout project life cycles—ensuring architectural integrity, performance, and compliance.

• Lead architecture reviews, solution validation, and risk management for ongoing delivery programs.

• Mentor cloud engineers, developers, and AI specialists, ensuring alignment with best practices and Microsoft architectural standards.

• Partner with project managers and product owners to balance innovation with delivery discipline.

Pre-Sales & Practice Development

• Support the Microsoft Practice Leader in shaping the practice’s Azure and AI service offerings.

• Lead pre-sales solutioning, RFP responses, and client presentations showcasing cloud and Agentic AI innovation.

• Contribute to developing reusable frameworks, accelerators, and reference architectures for cloud and AI modernization engagements.

• Stay ahead of emerging Azure technologies, including AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation.

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 Qualifications &

Experience:

• 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in Azure solution architecture and consulting.

• Proven experience in application modernization ,
  cloud-native design , and AI-driven innovation on Microsoft Azure.

• Expertise in Azure services including:

• Compute: App Services, AKS, Functions, Container Apps

• Data & AI: Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Azure ML, Synapse, Cosmos…