10+ years as a solution architect focused on application and infrastructure modernization.
5+ years in designing cloud solutions, preferably Azure-based.
Proficient in designing data architecture like data lakes and warehouses in the cloud.
Experience managing end-to-end responses for medium to large RFPs.
Ability to orchestrate team efforts across global locations.
Strong communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Develop a comprehensive cloud migration roadmap based on client requirements.
Create detailed cloud assessments, including schedules and deliverables.
Design target architecture using Microsoft cloud services.
Develop business cases for ROI and cost analysis.
Put together effort estimates and gather stakeholder feedback on proposals.
Lead POC implementations to validate solutions before larger rollouts.
Collaborate with various teams to ensure the best solution delivery, sharing insights and innovative approaches.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and migration strategies.
Engagement in high-impact projects across multiple sectors.
Collaboration with diverse teams globally, enhancing professional networking.
Access to professional development and training in emerging tech fields.
Full Job Description
Description:
Job Description:
Develop Cloud migration / modernization roadmap
Understanding client requirements, clarifications through various channels such as formal Q&A, client meetings, workshops etc.
Creating comprehensive cloud migration assessment approach with clear schedule, deliverables etc. leveraging various methods, toolsets.
Designing right fit target architecture patterns leveraging relevant MSFT cloud services, other technologies etc.
Develop business case to help ROI and cost related decisions
Estimations
Putting together adequate effort estimates using various methods
Walkthrough with stakeholders (deal team comprising of pricing SME, CoEs, Delivery SPOC) for feedback and updates
Solution Elaboration
Creating comprehensive proposal responses, solution artifacts, proctive PoVs etc. in various formats (ppt, word, xlsx)
Presenting proposed solution (meeting, workshop to internal and client stakeholders, providing clarifications, incorporate feedback
Lead the design and implementation of POCs to validate proposed solutions, transitioning these into larger-scale engagements
Implementation & Management:
Explain and guide delivery teams on technical solution development
Share best practices, new technology offerings, new products information with customers and TCS internal teams
Collaboration & Leadership:
Work across multiple teams to deliver best solution outcome to client
Inputs, guidance, reviews with CoEs and offerings teams to create innovative propositions for customers
Participation and presentations in internal and industry forums
Qualifications:
Mandatory Skills Experience:
10 plus years of Overall experience as solution architect delivering applications and infrastructure technologies modernization, migration experience
5 plus years' experience in cloud technology (Azure is preferred) solution architecture design leveraging application, data, infra related services
Design data architecture on the cloud, including data lakes, data warehouses, data pipelines, and data ingestion mechanisms
Experience in running end to end solutions for medium to large scale RFP responses
Experience in managing / orchestrating outcomes across various teams across global locations
Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to articulate technical concepts.
Technical Skills:
Excellent technical expertise primarily in Azure Cloud with exposure to one or more cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.) for applications migration, modernization, data modernization
Experience in architecting applications leveraging containerization, Cloud native (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Hybrid / Multi-Cloud, Hardware OEMs, Network, Security, DevOps toolset, FinOps, iPaaS and APIs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g. Terraform), and CI/CD pipelines.
Understanding of AI / Gen AI concepts, latest offerings by leading hyperscalars and usage in solutioning
Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles
Personal Attributes:
Excellent technical expertise primarily in Azure Cloud with exposure to one or more cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.) for applications migration, modernization, data modernization
Experience in architecting applications leveraging containerization, Cloud native (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Hybrid / Multi-Cloud, Hardware OEMs, Network, Security, DevOps toolset, FinOps, iPaaS and APIs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g. Terraform), and CI/CD pipelines.
Understanding of AI / Gen AI concepts, latest offerings by leading hyperscalars and usage in solutioning
Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles
Desired Skills
Sound knowledge of BFSI industry vertical.
Technical certifications related to Microsoft Cloud technologies
