Technical Owner - Applications/Platforms

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.

Your Role Are you ready to join the team of software engineering experts at Kyndryl? We are seeking a talented Software Engineering Technical Specialist to contribute to our IT compliance space and provide critical skills required to become the primary technical authority for Applications and Platforms as a Technical Owner. As a Technical Owner, you will be the single point of accountability for the technical integrity, architecture, security, privacy, and governance compliance of an application, platform, or service across its full lifecycle. This role ensures that the asset is accurately documented, risk assessed, approved, controlled, and auditable in alignment with enterprise governance standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices At Kyndryl, we value effective communication and collaboration skills. When you recognize opportunities for business change, you will have the ability to clearly and persuasively communicate complex technical and business concepts to both customers and team members.

1. End-to-End Ownership & Governance Act as the primary technical authority for the application/platform. Ensure lifecycle governance from onboarding through operation to decommissioning. Maintain audit readiness and ensure compliance with enterprise policies and regulatory standards. 2. Architecture & Design Compliance Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and standards. Lead or support architecture reviews and address findings prior to production deployment. Maintain up-to-date documentation of system architecture, integrations, and dependencies. 3. Risk, Security & Compliance Management Identify, assess, and manage technical and security risks. Ensure adherence to security controls, regulatory requirements, and internal compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, audit controls). Track and remediate risk findings, vulnerabilities, and audit observations. 4. Privacy & Data Protection Ensure proper handling of personal and sensitive data in accordance with global privacy regulations. Maintain accurate documentation of data processing, storage, and flows. Coordinate remediation of privacy risks and ensure updates when system scope or usage changes. 5. System of Record & Documentation Maintain accurate system records, including ownership, lifecycle status, integrations, vendors, and data classification. Serve as the primary point of contact for audits, compliance reviews, and governance inquiries. 6. Access Management & Controls Define and enforce role-based access models aligned with the principle of least privilege. Ensure proper access approval workflows, periodic reviews, and audit compliance. Support identity and access governance processes. 7. Vendor & Third-Party Management Identify and manage third-party dependencies associated with the platform. Provide technical inputs for vendor evaluations, contracts, and due diligence. Support third-party risk assessments and ensure mitigation of identified risks. 8. Audit & Assurance Support Support internal and external audits by providing evidence and documentation. Review control effectiveness and ensure timely closure of audit findings. Maintain alignment with IT control frameworks and assurance requirements. As a Senior Software Engineering Technical Specialist, you will also coach and mentor engineers to address IT compliance. This is an opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to the