Sr Partner Solutions Architect, Startups

Overview

Description

Would you like to help some of the best known Systems Integrators (SI) & technology partners in the world utilize cloud computing technologies? Do you want to be part of the team helping to establish Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the leading cloud computing platform?

As a Partner Solution Architect focused on SI and Independent Software Vendors (ISV's) within (AWS), you will have the opportunity to help accelerate and deliver on customer's technical strategy leveraging solution design best practices, cloud native use cases, and broad set of AWS solutions offered by the partner community.

In this role, you will own the technical engagement with strategic partners. You will possess deep technical skill in software architecture and cloud computing as well as customer facing skills at all levels of a partner & customer organization. You should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges.

Responsibilities

As a strategic member of the AWS Solutions Architect team, you will act as a trusted advisor to our managed systems integrators. This includes :

Act as a strategic technical leader in the field to provide architectural guidance and recommendations necessary to promote & accelerate partner engagements worldwide

Ensure customer & partner success in designing, building and migrating applications, software, and services on the AWS platform

Lead deep architectural discussions and design exercises to create world-class solutions built on AWS while ensuring solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud

Be an AWS evangelist; educate customers & partners of all sizes on the value proposition of AWS

Author or otherwise contribute to AWS customer-facing publications such as white papers, blogs, and proof of concepts

In partnership with the sales & partner team, formulate, and execute a sales strategy to exceed revenue objectives through the adoption of AWS & its partner solutions

Build deep relationships with senior technical individuals within customers & partners to enable them to be cloud advocates

Capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the AWS solutions architect community

Key job responsibilities

As a key member of the sales team, ensure success in building and migrating applications, software and services on the AWS platform

Partner Solutions Architects help drive the technical relationship between customers and AWS through partners and make recommendations on security, cost, performance, reliability and operational efficiency.

Educate customers of all sizes on the value proposition of AWS, and participate in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud

Capture and share best-practice knowledge among the partner and AWS Solutions Architect community.

A day in the life

You will be dynamic and creative, and willing to take on challenges and make a big impact.

You will have a strong understanding of large-scale computing solutions. The ideal candidate will have past experience working as a systems engineer / architect.

You will keep your existing technical skills honed and develop new ones, so you can make strong contributions to deep architecture discussions.

You will regularly take part in deep-dive education and design exercises to create world-class solutions built on AWS.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work / Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience

3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience

10+ years of IT development or implementation / consulting in the software or Internet industries experience

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience

Experience working with end user or developer communities

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https : / / amazon.jobs / content / en / how-we-hire / accommodations for more information. If the country / region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.

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