In this role, you will be at the forefront of helping our customers understand and implement the refactor approach to application modernization. You will work closely with customers to assess their existing applications, identify opportunities for improvements, and develop comprehensive strategies to rewrite and optimize their systems using AWS cloud technologies. Your expertise in microservices architecture, containerization, APIs, and AWS services will be crucial in guiding customers through the process of breaking down monolithic applications into scalable, flexible, and efficient cloud-native solutions.
As an AWS Solutions Architect, you will design and architect innovative solutions that leverage the full power of AWS services to meet our customers' business needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create detailed migration plans, drive modernization strategy, conduct technical workshops, and provide guidance throughout the modernization process. Your role will involve not only technical expertise but also the ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This ensures customers understand the benefits and challenges of the chosen strategy and can make informed decisions about their modernization journey.
Internally, you will be the voice of the customer, sharing their needs and wants to inform the roadmap of AWS features.
In this role, your creativity will link technology to tangible solutions, with the opportunity to define cloud-native reference architectures for a variety of use cases. You will participate in the creation and sharing of best practices, technical content and new reference architectures (e.g. white papers, code samples, blog posts) and evangelize and educate customers about AWS technology (e.g. through workshops, user groups, meetups, public speaking, online videos or conferences).
Travel Requirements: This role may require up to 30% travel.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of software application design and development experience
- 3+ years experience architecting solutions built on AWS
- 3+ years operating in a modern DevOps operating model
- 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients
- Experience in a technical role within a sales organization
- AWS certification (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional)
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.