Senior Forward Deployed Engineer - AI & Data Architect

About the role

Kyndryl runs and reimagines mission-critical technology systems for leading businesses, and is hiring a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer in Milan. The role designs and implements architectures that combine advanced data platforms with AI-driven solutions, including generative and agentic AI, to build intelligent, scalable and secure enterprise systems.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement modern data architectures using cloud-native technologies, data lakes and real-time streaming platforms.
• Design AI-driven solutions, including generative and agentic AI frameworks, integrated with enterprise workflows.
• Establish best practices for MLOps, AI governance and model lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on large-scale AI and data initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies.

Required profile

• Proven experience designing cloud-native AI and data architectures.
• Strong expertise in AI technologies: generative AI, agentic AI, LLMs and orchestration frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of MLOps, AI governance and model deployment at scale.
• Solid understanding of data platforms, including data lakes, real-time streaming and event-driven architectures.
• Ability to define integration patterns between AI services and enterprise applications.
• Preferred: hands-on experience with AI orchestration tools and agent frameworks, exposure to vector databases, semantic search and RAG, and experience leading cross-functional teams.

What we offer

• Permanent employment contract (contratto a tempo indeterminato) under the Italian metalworking industry collective agreement, classified as Quadro.
• Salary range in Italy of EUR 54,600 to EUR 98,150 for a full-time schedule, adjusted for part-time roles.
• Hybrid-friendly culture, career development tools, certifications with Microsoft, Google and Amazon, and coaching.