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AI Architect
Location
Japan
Posted
109 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
AI Architect
Kyndryl
• Design and deliver distributed architectures for large-scale, cloud-based enterprise systems (AWS, Azure, GCP). • Integrate Agentic AI capabilities into enterprise software. • Act as a technical authority, setting standards for security, scalability, and performance, ensuring poor code or weak architecture is prevented from entering production. • Translate vague customer requirements into actionable technical designs. • Lead discussions, challenge ideas, and align teams on a clear technical direction. • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of MVPs and production-ready solutions.
Job Requirements
- Native Japanese proficiency or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience in software development, with strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with Rust, C++, or C#.
- Expertise in distributed systems architecture and cloud-native design.
- Familiarity with graph theory, data drift, and AI integration, embedding AI into software.
- Interest or experience in delivering enterprise-grade software platforms.
- Ability to communicate architectural vision clearly and confidently with customers.
Benefits
- Work on the next frontier: Agentic AI is new and transformative, be a part of defining its enterprise adoption with our customers.
- Startup energy + enterprise scale: agile innovation backed by global resources.
- Direct impact: Your designs will power Kyndryl’s AI-native transformation.
- Health insurance
- Employee learning programs
- Access to best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more.
- Company-wide volunteering and giving platform.
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