GCP Cloud Infrastructure & Modernization Architect

TCS Hiring !!

GCP Cloud Infrastructure & Modernization Architect

Candidates with less experience THAN 10 years of experience need not apply

Must have : AWS Cloud Architect infra and modernization
Experience only 10 - 12

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Required Technical Skill Set*
* Gen AI, Prompt Engineering, RAG Pipeline, LLM Orchestrator, Responsible AI, LLMOps
Python, Pydantic, FastAPI, Lang Chain, Lang Graph, Semantic Kernel, FastMCP
AI standards and protocols: MCP, A2A, ACP, Guardrails
Working Experience in Google Vertex AI is a must.
Enterprise Architecture, Design Patterns
Design cloud-native architectures using Vertex AI, Cloud Run, Big Query, Pub/Sub
Ensure Responsible AI, security, governance, and compliance
Create HLDs, LLDs, and reference architectures
Mentor teams and guide PoCs, pilots, and production rollouts

Chennai

Role is for a highly experienced GCP  Cloud Infrastructure & Modernization Architect  to lead large-scale cloud transformation programs for  global enterprise customers  as part of the  TCS CMI practice .
This role is pivotal in shaping  cloud infrastructure strategy, migration, and modernization initiatives  on  Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , helping customers accelerate their cloud journeys while aligning to  TCS frameworks, offerings, reusable assets, and industry solutions .
The architect will act as a  trusted client advisor and thought leader , driving modernization outcomes across hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems, while contributing to  TCS offerings, solution accelerators, and CoE-led innovation .
The architect will also act as a  champion  driving adoption of  AI-powered operations, self-healing infrastructure, and intelligent cloud platforms , while contributing to  TCS AI-led cloud offerings, accelerators, and CoE initiatives .

Key Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure Strategy & Roadmap
Define and drive  end-to-end GCP infrastructure and modernization strategies  for TCS customers, aligned with business objectives and industry context.
Perform  current-state assessments , cloud readiness evaluations, and define  future-state architectures and migration roadmaps  using TCS Cloud Transformation frameworks.
Contribute to  industry-specific cloud roadmaps  (CMI-aligned) as part of consulting and advisory engagements.
Architectural Design & Implementation
Design and govern  enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure architectures  leveraging GCP services such as:
Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Load Balancing
VPC, Shared VPC, Cloud DNS
Cloud Storage and persistent storage options
Ensure designs align with  Google Cloud Well-Architected Framework  and  TCS enterprise architecture standards .
Review and approve solution architectures during  deal pursuits, solutioning, and delivery phases .
Modernization & Migration Leadership
Lead  large-scale infrastructure and application modernization programs  across industries, including:
Lift-and-shift migrations
Re-platforming
Cloud-native refactoring
Architect  hybrid and multi-cloud solutions  using VPN, Interconnect, and shared services models.
Guide modernization delivery teams using TCS migration factories, accelerators, and automation tool chains.
Practice Leadership
Act as a  GCP Infrastructure SME  within TCS, providing technical leadership across accounts and programs.
Mentor and upskill solution architects, platform engineers, and delivery teams.
Contribute to  TCS cloud offerings, reference architectures, reusable assets, and whitepapers .
Serve as a  spokesperson / ambassador  for TCS GCP Infrastructure & Modernization offerings in customer forums and internal communities.
Security, Governance & Compliance
Define and implement  enterprise-grade security and governance architectures  using IAM, org policies, encryption, and compliance controls.
Ensure alignment with  customer regulatory requirements  and  TCS security and risk governance standards .
Automation & Operations
Drive adoption of  Infrastructure as Code (IaC)  using Terraform and/or Deployment Manager.
Enable Dev Sec Ops  practices using Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Git-based CI/CD pipelines.