Who We AreAt 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 RoleKyndryl is seeking a visionary
Agentic AI Engineer to lead the design and deployment of AI agents, software that leverages them, and data that supports them. These agents will be used primarily in application development and application migration programs. You will build intelligent agents that reason, plan, and act across complex legacy environments, enabling scalable transformation to cloud-native architectures.
Key Responsibilities- Design and implement agentic AI systems that automate discovery, assessment, and migration of legacy applications.
- Develop intelligent workflows for refactoring monolithic systems into microservices or serverless architectures.
- Integrate AI agents with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform) to orchestrate infrastructure provisioning, data migration, and validation.
- Build reasoning engines that optimize migration paths based on cost, performance, and compliance.
- Collaborate with architects, DevOps, and business stakeholders to align AI-driven modernization with enterprise goals.
- Concentrates on building and integrating custom AI agents to solve specific, tactical customer problems.
- Apply LLMs, graph reasoning, and planning to accelerate decision-making in migration scenarios.
- Monitor agent performance, retrain models, and continuously improve autonomy and reliability.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of prototypical agents through an understanding of both legacy and modern application development languages.
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Your Future at Kyndryl
As an Application Consultant at Kyndryl you will join the Kyndryl Consultant Profession, working with other Kyndryl Consultants, Architects, Project Managers, and cross-functional Technical Subject Matter Experts - presenting unlimited opportunities with unmatched support through our investment in your learning, training, and career growth.
Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.
Who You AreYou'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
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, AI, or related field.
- Experience in AI engineering, with a focus on agentic systems or autonomous workflows.
- 10+ years of experience in application development.
- Deep understanding of application migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor, retire).
- Experience having built and leveraged AI for software development.
- Proficiency in cloud-native development and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi).
- Experience building autonomous agents using frameworks like Lang Chain, Semantic Kernel, or custom planners.
- Experience with LLMs, reinforcement learning, or multi-agent systems.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or other modern languages.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with both modern and legacy application development.
- Experience in Legacy modernization assessments.
- Good understanding of Legacy technologies (AS400, IBM Mainframe, HP Tandem, etc)
- Experience in reverse engineering of legacy source to generate business requirements
- Certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., Azure Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect), Agentic AI.
- Familiarity with enterprise platforms (SAP, Infor, Oracle) and legacy modernization tools.
- Experience developing ML Models
- Knowledge of data lake architectures and ETL pipelines (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks).
- Exposure to compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA) and secure migration practices.
The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $138,480 to $263,160 based on a full-time schedule.
Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.
There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:
California: $152,400 to $315,720
Colorado: $138,480 to $263,160
New York City: $166,200 to $315,720
Washington: $152,400 to $289,440
Washington DC: $152,400 to $289,440
This position will be eligible for Kyndryl's discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl's applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Being YouDiversity 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 ExpectWith 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.
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