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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Modernization Testing COE Lead - **Company:** Kyndryl, Inc. - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $143,640.0 - $273,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software Bug Management, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Systems Development Life Cycle, Service Virtualization, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Case, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, Enterprise Software Applications, Mainframe Programming, Virtual Agents, Devsecops - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gh1o3p ## About the Role You'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 Qualifications Required Experience + 15+ years of software testing, quality engineering, or application delivery experience. + 8+ years leading enterprise-scale testing organizations or COEs. + Proven experience supporting large-scale application modernization initiatives. Experience leading testing across: + Mainframe applications + Distributed platforms + Cloud-native environments + SaaS ecosystems + Demonstrated success building global delivery organizations and governance frameworks. + Experience managing executive stakeholders and complex transformation programs. Preferred Qualifications + Experience in financial services, insurance, healthcare, telecommunications, or other regulated industries. + Understanding of compliance frameworks and audit requirements. Industry certifications such as: + ISTQB Advanced + Certified Agile Tester + SAFe Agilist + AWS/Azure Cloud Certifications + DevOps Certifications Experience with Agentic SDLC and AI-driven software engineering practices ## Description The Application Modernization Testing COE Lead is responsible for establishing, leading, and scaling a global Testing Center of Excellence that enables high-quality, low-risk modernization of enterprise applications across mainframe, distributed, cloud, SaaS, and custom application landscapes. The role owns the testing strategy, governance framework, automation architecture, agentic AI testing capabilities, quality standards, reusable assets, and delivery model required to support large-scale application modernization initiatives. The COE Lead serves as the executive quality authority for modernization programs and drives adoption of automation-first, AI-enabled, and DevSecOps-integrated testing practices across the enterprise Key Responsibilities: Testing COE Strategy & Leadership + Define and execute the enterprise testing vision for application modernization programs. + Establish a scalable Testing COE operating model supporting multiple modernization engagements. + Create testing standards, methodologies, governance processes, templates, accelerators, and reusable assets. + Drive continuous improvement of testing practices through automation, AI, and modern quality engineering approaches., Ensure modernization programs achieve business continuity and production readiness objectives. Automation & Agentic AI Testing Define enterprise-wide automation architecture and tooling standards. Lead implementation of: + Test automation frameworks + API automation + Performance automation + CI/CD quality gates + Service virtualization + Synthetic test data generation Drive adoption of Agentic AI capabilities including: + Test case generation + Test data creation + Defect triage agents + Test execution optimization + Equivalence validation agents Establish measurable automation adoption and coverage objectives. Governance, Metrics & Delivery Assurance + Define quality policies, KPIs, reporting standards, and executive dashboards. + Establish entry and exit criteria for testing phases and go-live readiness. + Monitor program-level quality risks and remediation plans. + Lead quality reviews, release readiness assessments, and audit compliance activities. + Serve as the escalation point for major testing, quality, and release risks Your Future at Kyndryl Every position at Kyndryl is an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We're committed to your growth and development-because when you succeed, we succeed. In this role, you'll gain exposure to global projects, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic initiatives that shape the future of businesses worldwide. Your career path doesn't stop here. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, broaden your skills, or move into leadership, we'll support you with learning programs, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges. 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