Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- 15+ years of enterprise architecture, solution architecture and cloud architecture experience, with 5+ years leading AI/ML, GenAI or enterprise platform architecture programs.
- Proven ability to lead architecture discussions, technology decisions and design governance for Anthropic Claude based Agentic AI solutions, preferably on Amazon Bedrock.
- Deep understanding of AI architecture patterns including agent orchestration, multi-agent systems, RAG, vector databases, tool/function calling, MCP, guardrails, HITL and LLM evaluation.
- Strong AWS architecture knowledge across Bedrock, Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, ECS/EKS, S3, IAM, KMS, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, CI/CD and DevSecOps.
- Experience defining enterprise AI reference architectures, reusable patterns, architecture governance, NFRs, decision records, and target-state roadmaps.
- Strong understanding of AI governance, Responsible AI, model risk, security, privacy, data governance, auditability and compliance requirements in financial services.
- Ability to guide AI Architects, FDEs and engineering teams on design, scalability, resiliency, integration, observability, performance and cost optimization.
- Experience integrating AI platforms with enterprise applications, APIs, workflow systems, identity/access management, data platforms and in-house capabilities.
- Working knowledge of Asset Management, Investment Operations, Distribution, Client Reporting and Middle Office processes is preferred.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Own overall technical architecture direction and decision-making for Claude based Agentic AI implementation across the enterprise program.
- Lead architectural discussions with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, security, data, cloud, platform and engineering teams.
- Define target-state architecture, reference patterns, integration approach, guardrails, NFRs, deployment model and operating model for enterprise AI solutions.
- Chair design reviews and architecture governance forums; drive architecture decisions, trade-off analysis, risk mitigation and solution approvals.
- Complement AI Architects by providing enterprise-level architecture guardrails, cross-workstream alignment, technical governance and escalation support.
- Guide architecture teams and technical teams on implementation approaches, reusable components, coding standards, testing strategy and production readiness.
- Partner with domain architects and business teams to ensure AI solution designs align with business value, operating model needs and adoption priorities.
- Oversee architecture for agent workflows, RAG pipelines, knowledge ingestion, tool/API integrations, observability, LLMOps, security and AI FinOps.
- Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for security, IAM, encryption, privacy, audit logging, model governance, data controls and regulatory compliance.
- Provide executive architecture updates, decision logs, technical roadmaps, delivery risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
- Strong executive stakeholder management and ability to influence architecture decisions across business, technology and risk stakeholders.
- Experience leading architects, senior engineers and cross-functional technical teams in complex transformation programs.
- Ability to build consensus, resolve conflicts and make crisp architecture decisions in ambiguous environments.
- Strong strategic thinking, technical judgment, risk management and dependency management skills.
- Ability to mentor AI Architects and engineering leads while maintaining delivery discipline and architecture consistency.
- Excellent communication, presentation, documentation and governance reporting skills for senior leadership audiences.
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.
Salary Range: $150,000 - 175,000 a year