Solution Architect

Company Description Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100 owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH one of the world s leading global supplier of technology and services offering end-to-end Engineering IT and Business Solutions With over 28 200 associates it s the largest software development center of Bosch outside Germany indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US Europe and the Asia Pacific region Roles Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced Pre-Sales Architect with a strong technical background in Hybrid Cloud solutions Enterprise IT architecture and a variety of modern technologies The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in pre-sales roles with expertise in designing and proposing complex IT solutions that integrate cloud and on-premises environments You will work closely with our sales engineering and product teams to create tailored solutions that address our clients business needs while driving company growth Key Responsibilities Hybrid Cloud IT Infrastructure Design Architect and design Hybrid Cloud solutions that seamlessly integrate on-premises infrastructure with public cloud environments e g AWS Azure Google Cloud Nutanix Develop multi-cloud and hybrid strategies including workload placement data management security and networking Provide expertise in cloud-native technologies containerization Docker Kubernetes and microservices architecture Cloud Migration Strategy Architecture Lead the design and development of comprehensive cloud migration strategies including Rehosting Rearchitecting Replatforming Retiring Design hybrid cloud architectures that integrate on-premises and cloud-based resources ensuring data security compliance and performance optimization Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services tools and frameworks for migration such as Cloud Platforms AWS Azure Google Cloud Containerization Docker Kubernetes OpenShift Serverless Computing AWS Lambda Azure Functions Google Cloud Functions Integration Tools API Gateway MuleSoft Dell Boomi Client Engagement Technical Leadership Collaborate with clients to understand their existing application landscape identify migration opportunities and assess cloud readiness Present and articulate the benefits of various cloud migration approaches including cost optimization scalability and agility Lead technical discussions and workshops with client teams providing expert guidance on cloud migration application modernization and infrastructure as code IaC Application Modernization Optimization Lead the rearchitecting of legacy applications to cloud-native architectures utilizing microservices CI CD pipelines and DevOps practices Propose and implement replatforming strategies that involve moving applications to managed services like Database Services AWS RDS Azure SQL Database Google Cloud SQL Storage Solutions Amazon S3 Azure Blob Storage Google Cloud Storage Compute Services AWS EC2 Azure VM Google Compute Engine Drive the adoption of modern development practices such as DevOps CI CD Jenkins GitLab CI Azure DevOps AWS CodePipeline IaC Infrastructure as Code Terraform CloudFormation Ansible Client Engagement Solution Development Engage with clients to gather requirements understand their business challenges and propose customized solutions that leverage cloud and on-premises technologies Conduct in-depth technical presentations demonstrations and proof-of-concepts PoCs to showcase the value of proposed solutions Address technical questions and concerns during the pre-sales process ensuring clients are confident in the proposed architectures Technical Leadership Collaboration Lead technical discussions and workshops with clients and internal teams to develop comprehensive solutions Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to align proposed solutions with product capabilities and roadmaps Provide technical mentorship to junior team members and sales teams on cloud technologies and architectural best practices Proposal RFP RFI Response Lead the technical response to RFPs RFIs including the creation of solution architecture diagrams technical write-ups and cost estimates Collaborate with sales teams to develop competitive and compelling proposals that align with customer needs and company objectives Ensure proposals and solutions comply with industry standards security requirements and best practices Technology Evangelism Continuous Learning Stay current with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in cloud computing IT infrastructure security and enterprise applications Evangelize Hybrid Cloud solutions DevOps practices and digital transformation initiatives both internally and externally Participate in industry conferences webinars and other knowledge-sharing events to represent the company and its solutions Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field 10 years of experience in a pre-sales or technical architecture role with a focus on Hybrid Cloud IT infrastructure and enterprise solutions Deep understanding of cloud platforms AWS Azure Google Cloud and on-premises technologies VMware Hyper-V etc Experience with cloud migration strategies automation tools Ansible Terraform and infrastructure-as-code IaC practices Proficient in networking security identity management and compliance in cloud environments Strong command of containerization orchestration tools Docker Kubernetes and microservices architecture Experience with enterprise applications SAP Oracle Microsoft and integration platforms Excellent presentation communication and client-facing skills Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or similar are highly desirable Personal Attributes Innovative thinker with a passion for technology Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Qualifications Educational qualification BE MTech in computer science or allied streams Experience 16 years Mandatory requires Skills Hands on experience as a solution architect in the Infra storage compute and management Preferred Skills Implementation experience in one or more hyper scalars