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About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Microsoft Azure Advisor 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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Provide delivery governance and technical oversight throughout project lifecycles—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.
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.

Requirements

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 DB), Integration & Automation (Logic Apps, Event Grid, Service Bus, Power Platform), Security & Governance (Azure AD, Defender, Sentinel, Policy, Blueprints).
Experience designing Agentic AI architectures—leveraging reasoning, orchestration, and human-in-the-loop automation.
Strong background in cloud migration, DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM).
Solid consulting experience with enterprise clients across multiple industries.
Strong consulting presence with the ability to articulate value across business and technology domains.
Deep understanding of cloud architecture, AI integration, and application innovation trends.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to balance innovation with delivery excellence and governance.
Leadership mindset with passion for mentoring and developing technical talent.

Skills

Microsoft Azure
Cloud Architecture
Application Modernization
AI Integration
Agentic AI
Azure OpenAI Services
Copilot extensions
AI orchestration
Microservices
Serverless computing
Event-driven design
Low-code platforms
Power Platform
Dynamics 365
Cloud Adoption Framework
Well-Architected Framework
Responsible AI
DevOps
CI/CD
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform
Bicep
ARM

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
10+ years IT experience
5+ years Azure solution architecture and consulting

Education Level

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Preferred)
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate or Data & AI Fundamentals (Preferred)
TOGAF, ITIL, or Design Thinking certifications (Advantageous)

Benefits

Flexible, supportive environment
Well-being prioritized
Opportunities for career growth
Hands-on experience
Learning opportunities
Certifications
Be Well programs (financial, mental, physical, social health)
Personalized development goals
Continuous feedback
Access to cutting-edge learning opportunities
Coaching

About the Company

Kyndryl runs and reimagines 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.
Our people—Kyndryls—do purposeful work that powers human progress.
We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring.
A 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.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success.