Solution Architect

About Tata Consultancy Services

TCS is a global leader in IT and business solutions, boasting over 612,000 employees across 55 countries and reporting revenues of USD 29.08 billion in 2023-24. The company delivers services across various fields including Cloud Infrastructure, Cognitive Business Operations, Cybersecurity, Consulting, Enterprise solutions, IoT/Digital engineering, and Data & Analytics. As one of the largest equal opportunity employers in India, TCS employs over 100,000 female associates and consistently ranks among the most respected companies in India.

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

• Convert business requirements into both high-level and detailed solution designs.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, security protocols, and data privacy regulations.
• Architect solutions spanning Claims, Underwriting, Payments, Policy Administration, and Customer Journey Platforms.
• Establish architecture patterns using Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Microservices, and API-driven integration methods.
• Design and manage cloud-native solutions on platforms such as Azure and AWS.
• Collaborate effectively with product owners, business stakeholders, fellow architects, and engineering teams.
• Develop technical roadmaps and strategize modernization efforts.
• Prepare architecture documents, technical specifications, and schematic solution diagrams.
• Oversee security, compliance, privacy, and governance reviews.
• Lead architecture assessments and guide technology selection.
• Support project estimation, perform risk assessments, and monitor implementation progress.
• Identify and recommend enhancements to existing business processes and technology platforms.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Demonstrable experience as a Solution Architect with proficiency in enterprise solution design, architecture governance, system integration, and application modernization.
• In-depth knowledge of the insurance domain, including Claims Management, Underwriting, Payments, Policy Administration, and Customer Journey fundamentals.
• Experience servicing Health Insurance, Commercial Insurance, and Retail Insurance sectors within BFSI environments.
• Proficiency in architecture and integration methods such as SOA, Microservices, API design, and enterprise integrations.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms, including familiarity with containers, Kubernetes, virtual machines, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and Azure DevOps.
• Capability in creating detailed architecture diagrams, technical design documents, and solution blueprints, along with knowledge of architecture frameworks and governance.

Beneficial Additional Skills

• Certification in TOGAF or similar architecture frameworks.
• Experience with Azure DevOps tools.
• Exposure to Agile and SAFe delivery methodologies.
• Understanding of security, data, and network architectures.
• Experience working in multi-cloud environments.