Enterprise Architect, Strategic Customer Engagements, Enterprise Architecture, SCE

Description

We are seeking Principal Enterprise Architects to join our Strategic Customer Engagements (SCE) team to work on AWS’s most complex commercial pursuits.

The ideal candidate has experience in leading global technology strategies with enterprise companies, demonstrated experience in defining strategic technology initiatives, bringing together multiple solutions together to create a holistic solution.

You are a proven expert and thought-leader in complex business-IT transformations including platform modernization, enterprise systems, digital transformation, cloud deployment and migrations, transformational outsourcing, governance, software development, and enterprise architecture. You have a sales background that enables you to drive a pursuit engagement. You are a well-rounded and broad architect that is able to easily interact with builders, architects, and C-suite leadership.

Customers we engage with are looking to be disruptive and leaders in their markets and industries. You will advise them on how they can reimagine, re-invent and transform their business to create new business models and economic value, using modern digital technologies.

Key job responsibilities

• Work with senior customer leaders (CIO and CTO) to build a common vision and architecture based on the transformation strategy

• Engage in pursuits that span across multiple Amazon businesses

• Define end-to-end holistic outcome-based solution in collaboration with sales, strategy, and business development teams

• Ensure multiple solutions work together, align to enterprise architecture standards, leverage common solutions and services, and meet financial targets (cost and benefits)

• Serve as the AWS executive technical sponsor for the strategic transformation initiative

• Engage with system integrators, multiple ISVs and other partners and provide oversight

• Create board ready presentations articulating the transformation strategy, solution vision and value case

• Present the strategy and vision to the C-suite including CEOs, COO, CFO, CIO and CTO

• Partner closely with Sales Leadership teams and Field Sales organization

Partner with cross functional teams across Amazon and partners – legal, product, engineering, architecture, structuring, and professional services to help execute a winning pursuit

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

Amazon 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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

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Mentorship and Career Growth

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Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT and/or Management Consulting Services, or 10+ years of progressive technology implementation experience

• Bachelor's degree

• 5+ years in a technical leadership role e.g. CTO, Head of Technology, Engineering/Technology Director, General Manager, Principal Solutions Architect, Lead Architect/Engineer, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

• Experience engaging and influencing C-level executives, both business and technical

• Experience as an IT industry thought leader on relevant topics related to enterprise IT infrastructure

• Experience implementing AWS services in a variety of distributed computing environments

• Experience in leading complex, large-scale, IT, technical or engineering programs

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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at .

USA, GA, Atlanta - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually

USA, IL, Chicago - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually

USA, MN, Minneapolis - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 187,000.00 - 252,900.00 USD annually

USA, TN, Nashville - 153,000.00 - 207,000.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Dallas - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually