Solutions Architect, AWS, WWPS SA -SLG/EDU East

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuously innovating.
Detroit, MI, USA
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud
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Description For Solutions Architect, AWS, WWPS SA -SLG/EDU East

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a highly motivated Solutions Architect to accelerate our growing State and Local Government business as part of the World Wide Public Sector practice. This role involves helping customers implement innovative cloud computing solutions, solving technical problems, and shaping strategies to build broad use of AWS services.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Owning technical engagements and implementation projects
  • Defining implementation architectures and responding to RFPs
  • Developing expertise in AWS technologies and application construction
  • Being a subject matter expert on security for customer applications and services
  • Providing technical design and thought leadership to customers
  • Capturing and sharing best practices within the AWS solution architect community
  • Contributing to customer-facing publications like white papers
  • Conducting training sessions for customers (Dev Days or Immersion Days)
  • Acting as a technical liaison between customers, Service Teams, and Support

The ideal candidate should have:

  • Experience in designing, implementing, or consulting on applications and infrastructures
  • Expertise in specific technology domains (e.g., software development, cloud computing, systems engineering)
  • Experience in IT development or implementation/consulting in software or Internet industries
  • Familiarity with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective
  • Experience migrating legacy solutions to the cloud
  • Strong presentation skills and ability to conduct technical discussions

This role requires 30% travel and offers opportunities for learning, collaboration, and educating others in cloud computing. AWS values diversity, work-life harmony, and provides resources for career growth and development.

Join AWS to be part of a team that's shaping the future of cloud computing and making history in the tech industry!

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For Solutions Architect, AWS, WWPS SA -SLG/EDU East

  • Own technical engagements and implementation projects
  • Define implementation architectures and respond to RFPs
  • Develop expertise in AWS technologies and application construction
  • Provide technical design and thought leadership to customers
  • Capture and share best practices within the AWS solution architect community
  • Contribute to customer-facing publications like white papers
  • Conduct training sessions for customers (Dev Days or Immersion Days)
  • Act as a technical liaison between customers, Service Teams, and Support
  • Formulate and execute sales strategies to exceed revenue objectives
  • Educate customers on the value proposition of AWS
  • Participate in architectural discussions for successful cloud deployments

Requirements For Solutions Architect, AWS, WWPS SA -SLG/EDU East

  • 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
  • 4+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
  • 5+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience
  • Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries
  • Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud
  • Experience working with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective
  • Experience as Solutions Engineer or Solutions Architect

Benefits For Solutions Architect, AWS, WWPS SA -SLG/EDU East

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Career growth resources
  • Work-life harmony
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Ongoing learning experiences

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