Cloud Architect

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Permanent

Mode of Working: Hybrid (3 days WFO)

Ready to utilize your experience and expertise in Azure PaaS architectures?

We have an exciting role for you
- PaaS Technical Architect (Azure PaaS)!

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.

• Design and implement end-to-end Azure PaaS solutions to modernize key services like scheduling, delivery tracking, and customer engagement.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security across national-scale deployments leveraging Azure best practices and Dev Ops automation.
• Gain access to endless learning opportunities.

As a PaaS Technical Architect (Azure PaaS), you will play a key role in modernizing critical service domains such as scheduling, delivery, and customer engagement by designing scalable, cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. Operating in a rapidly evolving logistics sector, you will leverage cutting-edge Azure PaaS technologies (App Services, Functions, API Management, etc.) to drive efficiency, reliability, and innovation across high-impact national projects.

The client you will be working for is the largest postal/parcels services provider in the UK.

• Design and lead end-to-end Azure PaaS architectures for application migration and modernization.
• Assess existing on-premises environments, define migration strategies, and develop cloud roadmaps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and migration roadmaps on solution level.
• Collaborate with development and Dev Ops teams to enable CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Ensure best practices around security, scalability, performance, and cost optimization.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development and Dev Ops teams.

• Proven experience in Azure cloud migration projects.
• Strong Experience in .Net Core, Angular, and SQL.
• Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.
• Experience with microservices architecture, and API Management.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity (Azure AD), monitoring, and security practices.
• Expertise in Azure Migrate, and related tools.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (e.g., ARM templates).
• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-104).
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops, Infrastructure as Code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform), and automated deployment pipelines.
• Understanding of Azure security best practices, including identity and access management (Azure AD), role-based access control (RBAC), and data protection strategies.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.

TCS is consistently voted as 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.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

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 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.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

For any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact  with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office  /  to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.