Senior Technical Lead / Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Health

Family Leave

Auto & Home Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Certification & Training Reimbursement

Vacation, Time Off, Holidays

401K Plan, Performance Bonus

Legal & Financial Assistance

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking a Senior Technical Lead with a strong background in database technologies, infrastructure automation, and software development. The candidate will drive architecture, automation, and operational excellence across enterprise platforms in a hands-on leadership role.

Required qualifications include 8-10+ years of software development with leadership, deep database expertise (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle), and experience with IaC, configuration management, and

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of hands-on software development experience, including technical leadership responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in at least one major database platform (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle).
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep).
• Configuration Management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack).
• CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Scripting and Automation (Python, PowerShell, Shell).
• Experience designing scalable enterprise applications and automation solutions.
• Knowledge of database performance tuning, high availability, backup/recovery, and security concepts.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale automation solutions.
• Architect and implement IaC solutions using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Develop and maintain automation for provisioning, configuration management, deployment, monitoring, and operational processes.
• Provide technical leadership for application and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software development, cloud engineering, database administration, and operations teams.
• Design scalable, secure, and highly available solutions across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Review code, enforce development best practices, and mentor engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues involving applications, databases, and infrastructure components.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and DevOps practices.

Skills

Technical leadership

DevOps practices

Scripting

Agile

Architecture & design

Automation

Database expertise

Security concepts

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM / Bicep

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

SaltStack

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

• Configuration Management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack, etc.)

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Seeking an experienced Senior Technical Lead with a strong background in database technologies, infrastructure automation, and software development. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise in database platforms, infrastructure-as-code practices, automation frameworks, and modern DevOps methodologies. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can drive architecture, development, automation, and operational excellence across enterprise platforms

Required Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of hands-on software development experience, including technical leadership responsibilities.


• Strong expertise in at least one major database platform:


• PostgreSQL


• Microsoft SQL Server


• Oracle Database


• Equivalent relational database technologies


• Proven experience with:


• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, etc.)


• Configuration Management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack, etc.)


• CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps practices


• Scripting and Automation (Python, PowerShell, Shell Scripting)


• Experience designing and developing scalable enterprise applications and automation solutions.


• Strong understanding of database performance tuning, high availability, backup/recovery, and security concepts.


• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).


• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.


• Familiarity with monitoring and observability platforms.


• Experience implementing security and compliance controls within automated infrastructure deployments.


• Relevant certifications in Cloud, DevOps, Database, or Infrastructure technologies.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on technical leader who can bridge development, database, and infrastructure disciplines while driving automation, operational efficiency, and engineering excellence across the organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale automation solutions.


• Architect and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using industry-standard tools and frameworks.


• Develop and maintain automation for provisioning, configuration management, deployment, monitoring, and operational processes.


• Provide technical leadership for application and infrastructure modernization initiatives.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software development, cloud engineering, database administration, and operations teams.


• Design scalable, secure, and highly available solutions across hybrid and cloud environments.


• Review code, enforce development best practices, and mentor engineering teams.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues involving applications, databases, and infrastructure components.


• Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and DevOps practices.

Base Salary Range : $130,000 to $150,000 Per Annum

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.


• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.


• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.


• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.


• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.


• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.


• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE