TCS - Solutions Architect - Android

Must-Have:

- 12+ years experience as solutions architect or comparative customer facing roles preferably in enterprise architecture including middleware, ESB technologies

- Proven hands-on experience in Android applications

- Familiarity with hybrid frameworks involving tricks of the trade to optimize Android applications.

- Working knowledge and demonstrated projects in Android .

- Proven track record of success in architecture definitions for internet and or mobile channels leveraging Android.

- 8+ years of prior experience in various SDLC roles: development, architecture, requirements gathering etc..

- Experience with developing apps on wearables ( Google Glass, smart watches ) preferred

- Experience with developing native applications leveraging Android .

- Proven experience with various mobile services such as location, messaging, multi-media, notifications, multi-tasking , and securing / sharing application data leveraging Android.

- Proven aptitude developing applications leveraging XML/JSON based RESTful/SOAP APIs.

- Strong Proven Capability & track record in leading - Cutting Edge- mobile project and strong knowledge in latest mobile communication protocol & implementation

- Experience with end-to-end delivery

- Experience with one or more backend systems like Oracle , Siebel, SAP , Sharepoint a plus

- Demonstration of ability to execute product launches on time, in budget and with a high level of customer satisfaction and experience working with off shore development teams.

- Experience in developing Marketing, Product, and Functional Requirements Documents

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Demonstrate strong personal communication and presentation skills and ability to work in ambiguous situations with the customer.

- Ability to relate to people and effectively communicate under stressful circumstances.

Good-to-Have:

- Prior entrepreneurial experience with demonstrable success & lessons learned

- Responsibility of / Expectations from the Role

- Manage the end-to-end development process for all post sales solution opportunities including initial communication, on-site presentations, schedule and work estimates and represent TCS on all relevant customer project communications.

- Provide thought leadership with appropriate whitepapers

- Advocate and drive an excellent user experience on our mobile applications

- Adhere to all TCS Sales, Human Resource, and corporate ethical policies, standards and guidelines.