
Cloud Technical Architect
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Position:- Cloud Technical Architect,
Location:- San Ramon, CA ,
Client :- TCS ,
Duration:- Full Time ,
Job Description:
Relevant Experience (in Yrs) 10+ years in IT, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture and delivery.
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Technical Expertise:
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform) and their respective services
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native application development, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices.
- Knowledge of edge computing and IoT frameworks for utilities.
- Strong understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
- Familiarity with data management tools and analytics frameworks for utilities.
Industry Knowledge:
- Experience with utility operations, grid modernization, distributed energy resources, and renewable energy integration.
Certifications:
- Cloud certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Professional, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
- Relevant certifications in utilities or energy management are a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with energy transition initiatives, including carbon reduction and renewable energy strategies.
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML use cases in utilities (e.g., predictive maintenance, grid optimization).
- Understanding of utility-specific software like SCADA, OMS, CIS, and ERP.
Experience Required
- Proven experience in the Power & Utilities industry, including successful implementations of cloud-based solutions.
- Hand on-Experience with major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Google
- Knowledge and Experience in Real time scalability and highly available systems
- Experience in deploying large-scale cloud environments using container and microservice technologies
- Experience in Developing cloud security solutions
- Experience in building strategy for end to end cloud adoption journey
- Multi-cloud adoption experience
Roles & Responsibilities
- Cloud Architecture Design: Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based solutions to support the needs of utilities, including energy generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
- Industry Expertise: Leverage deep understanding of the Power & Utilities industry, including areas such as distributed energy resources, smart grids, grid analytics, and regulatory compliance, to deliver value-driven cloud solutions.
- Cloud Platform Expertise: Develop architectures across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform, selecting the best-fit platform and services to meet client requirements.
- Technical Leadership: Lead the technical implementation of cloud migrations, modernization projects, and advanced analytics initiatives. Act as the go-to technical expert for clients and internal teams.
- Integration & Automation: Design and develop integrations with utility-specific applications such as SCADA, OMS, AMI, and ERP systems. Implement automation and orchestration for cloud operations.
- Security & Compliance: Ensure cloud solutions meet industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., NERC CIP, FERC, and GDPR). Build security-first architectures.
- Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and delivery teams to define and deliver end-to-end cloud strategies.
- Innovation: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to advise clients on digital transformation strategies, including IoT, AI/ML, and energy transition initiatives.
- Documentation & Training: Create detailed technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer sessions to clients and teams.
Generic Managerial Skills Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to translate complex technical solutions into business value for utility leaders.
- Support pre-sales activities including engaging prospects, conducting discovery workshops, developing point of views/solutions/scoping, writing proposals, engaging partners, and supporting sales and marketing enablement.
- Provide advisory services to existing and new customers on Cloud adoption, demonstrate new services to customers, support delivery team and guide them towards cloud enablement and Optimization initiatives.
- Must be able to communicate with CTO and CXO level audience by demonstrating Cloud Migrations and Transformation expertise
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