Solution Architect

If you need support in completing the application or if you require a different format of this document, please get in touch with at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com or call TCS London Office number 02031552100 with the subject line: “Application Support Request”. Role: Solution Architect Job Type: Permanent Location: London Ready to utilise your skills in Azure? Are you passionate about Cloud Technologies? Join us as a Solution Architect Careers at TCS: It means more TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Be part of an exciting team where you will be challenged every day.
• Work closely with the range of teams within the business to bring products to life.
• Work with customers and identify opportunities to support their strategy and improve their processes across functions.

The Role As a Solution Architect you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our Azure cloud infrastructure. This includes developing cloud strategies, architecting cloud solutions, and ensuring the security, scalability, and reliability of our Azure environment. In this role you will work closely with Devops and development teams to integrate cloud technologies into our existing systems and workflows and provide expertise in cloud computing to drive business efficiency and innovation. Key responsibilities:

• Architect and design Azure environments, infrastructure, and services that enable migration of IT infrastructure, services, applications, and systems from another Cloud environment to Azure.
• Support the development and maturation of Azure Cloud tenants, subscriptions, landing zones, networking, security, and infrastructure through implementation of Microsoft Azure best practices and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Create and implement a migration plan for each infrastructure service, system, and/or application that will be transitioned to Azure.
• Create architecture and data flow diagrams for Azure cloud environments.
• Design and deploy infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and PowerShell.
• Ensure systems, applications, and data are high availability, backed up, and/or replicated to meet organizational requirements for disaster and business recovery.
• Analyse and ensure that proper monitoring and alerting systems are in place for systems, services, and applications.
• Evaluate and recommend Azure services based on business requirements and industry best practices.
• Works closely with development teams to support DevOps practices and implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Experience in enterprise cloud architecture in medium to large companies.
• Professional certification in Azure, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies, business drivers, and emerging computing trends.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Terraform.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Experience with network security best practices and configurations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and lead presentations, training courses, and effective meetings.
• Demonstrate leadership, versatility and integrity.

Rewards & Benefits TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network. Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998. We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes. You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon. We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process. Next Steps Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion. Application Process 1. Online application > 2. Technical discussion > 3. Managerial discussion > 4. HR discussion Join us and do more of what matters. Apply online now.