Cloud Architect

Join Tata Consultancy Services, Asia Pacific and be part of an organization committed to sustainable development for our future. TCS follows the Tata group philosophy of building sustainable businesses that are rooted in the community and demonstrate care for the environment. Our unique values position us to combine a purpose-driven worldview with digital innovation, collaborating with customers, communities and governments to lead and shape innovative solutions for a sustainable future. TCS has been carbon neutral in its operations across 11 countries, 12 delivery centres and 18 offices in Asia Pacific since 2022. This is only the initial stage in TCS’ journey as we strive to achieve long-term net zero emissions by 2030.

Corporate sustainability is embedded in our triple-bottom-line, focusing on people, the planet, and our purpose. Our offices are designed with eco-friendly features that significantly reduce our carbon footprint and enhance energy efficiency. We actively champion green initiatives, such as promoting paperless operations, implementing energy-efficient practices, and fostering employee engagement in sustainability efforts. When you become part of the TCS family, you will play an essential role dedicated to innovation, excellence, and crafting a brighter, greener future together. Join us and be a part of our mission to drive sustainability through technology and talent at Tata Consultancy Services, APAC today

Required Technical Skill Set

Cloud architecture; AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), or Alibaba Cloud; cloud migration; security and compliance; networking; Infrastructure as Code; DevOps automation; cost optimization.

Desired Experience Range

6+ years in cloud solutions, infrastructure, and architecture.

Desired Competencies (Technical/Behavioral Competency)

Must-Have

• 5+ years of cloud infrastructure and architecture experience.
• Hands-on capability in at least one major platform: AWS, Azure, GCP, or Alibaba Cloud.
• Infrastructure as Code and DevOps automation experience.
• Fluent spoken Cantonese and strong written and spoken English.
• Enterprise stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration platforms.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, Ansible).
• CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab.
• Cloud networking, security, IAM, and governance frameworks.
• Disaster Recovery (DR), High Availability (HA), and Business Continuity Planning.
• Cloud cost optimization and FinOps practices.
• Enterprise application modernization and migration methodologies.

Good-to-Have

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent cloud certification.
• Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Alibaba Cloud architecture certification.
• Experience with Kubernetes, containers, and CI/CD platforms.
• Mandarin language capability.
• Experience supporting large enterprise or regulated environments.
• FinOps and cloud cost-governance experience.

Role descriptions / Expectations from the Role

• Cloud Architecture & Design - Design secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Define cloud roadmaps, standards, and modernization recommendations.
• Cloud Migration & Modernization - Lead assessment and migration of applications and data from on-premises environments to cloud platforms. Define appropriate migration and modernization approaches.
• Security & Compliance - Establish security controls, governance, identity and access practices, and alignment with applicable organizational and data privacy requirements.
• Cost Management & FinOps - Track cloud consumption and spending, identify optimization opportunities, and promote effective resource governance.
• DevOps & Platform Enablement - Work with development and infrastructure teams to implement IaC, CI/CD, automation, and cloud-native operating practices.
• Stakeholder & Team Support - Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and training. Communicate architecture decisions effectively to local and regional stakeholders.