Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Architecture & Design- L4 Cloud Compute Expertise GCP Rubrik IBM storage AIX Active Directory Hybrid cloud architecture (on-prem + cloud integration) Cloud migration strategy (lift & shift, re-platform, re-architect) Kubernetes / OpenShift architecture VMware ? OpenShift / Kubernetes migration
Roles & Responsibilities
Design end-to-end compute architecture (on-prem, cloud, hybrid)
Create High-Level Design (HLD) and guide Low-Level Design (LLD)
Align compute strategy with business goals, SLAs, and growth plans
? Architects define the blueprint and direction of infrastructure
Understand application needs (performance, scale, availability)
Convert requirements into:
o Compute sizing
o Platform selection (VM vs Container vs Bare Metal)
Balance performance, cost, and resiliency
? Architects act as a bridge between business and technology
Architect solutions on:
o AWS (EC2, autoscaling)
o Azure VM / VMSS
Define:
o Hybrid architecture (on-prem + cloud)
o Multi-region deployment strategy
Lead cloud migration (VM ? cloud / container)
? Responsible for designing and managing cloud infrastructure architecture
Design VMware / Hyper-V / KVM environments
Define:
o Cluster architecture (HA, DRS)
o Resource pooling strategy
Drive modernization:
o VMware ? Kubernetes / OpenShift transformation
Architect Kubernetes / OpenShift platforms
Define:
o Cluster sizing and scaling
o Multi-zone / multi-region clusters
Guide adoption of:
o Microservices-based compute models
Define HA architecture (active-active / active-passive)
Design DR strategy (RTO / RPO aligned)
Implement:
o Failover automation
o Self-healing systems
? Architects ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and resilient
Implement:
o Terraform / Ansible-based provisioning
Define:
o Standard templates / golden images
Enable:
o Automated provisioning, scaling, and recovery
? Improving efficiency via automation is a key responsibility
Perform:
o Capacity planning
o Workload profiling
Optimize:
o CPU, memory, storage usage
Ensure systems meet:
o Performance SLAs
Optimize:
o Compute resource utilization
o Cloud spend (rightsizing, reserved instances)
Reduce:
o Overprovisioning, unused capacity
Provide FinOps recommendations
? Architects make decisions impacting cost, performance, and efficiency
Define:
o Secure compute configurations
o OS hardening standards
Integrate:
o IAM, security controls
Ensure compliance with enterprise policies
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
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Salary Range-$100000-$140,000 a year