Sr. Solutions Architect, US ISV

AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and deep support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow.Amazon Web Services is looking for a highly motivated Solutions Architect to help accelerate Independent Software Vendor (ISV) customer adoption. This is an excellent opportunity to join our world-class technical team, work alongside top engineers, architects, and technical leaders, and grow your career at one of the most innovative technology companies in the world.As a Solutions Architect on the ISV team, you will help ISV customers build highly scalable, flexible, resilient, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures for the solutions they deliver to end customers. You will sit at the crossroads of business and technology, engaging with customers at every stage of their cloud adoption and expansion journey. Linking technology to measurable business value is central to this role, and we expect you to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges.We are looking for someone broadly competent across many areas of technology and deep in a few. It's fine to be less deep in some areas — what matters is strong fundamentals and the ability to learn complex technologies quickly. You should be passionate about technology and have the drive to absorb and retain deep technical knowledge continuously.On the business side, strong communication skills are essential. You will spend most of your day interacting with customers via email, phone, video, and in-person meetings — with audiences ranging from developers and team leads to engineering directors and CxOs. We need someone who can adjust tone and technical depth based on the audience, read non-verbal cues effectively, and pick up on unstated drivers behind decisions.Key job responsibilities• Own the technical relationship with customers providing technical advocacy as they build and enhance their products on AWS• Participate in deep architectural and design discussions with customers to create world-class solutions built on AWS• Work with customers to understand their business needs and provide prescriptive guidance on how to leverage AWS technologies• Formulate and execute a strategy to drive adoption of AWS services within customer's platform• Author and contribute to technical publications such as whitepapers and proof of concepts that highlight AWS.• Build deep relationships with senior technical individuals at our customer to enable them to be cloud advocates• Capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the AWS solutions architect community• Drive successful outcomes for both AWS and customers through technical enablementA day in the life• Own the technical relationship with customers providing technical advocacy as they build and enhance their products on AWS• Participate in deep architectural and design discussions with customers to create world-class solutions built on AWS• Work with customers to understand their business needs and provide prescriptive guidance on how to leverage AWS technologies• Formulate and execute a strategy to drive adoption of AWS services within customer's platform• Author and contribute to technical publications such as whitepapers and proof of concepts that highlight AWS.• Build deep relationships with senior technical individuals at our customer to enable them to be cloud advocates• Capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the AWS solutions architect community• Drive successful outcomes for both AWS and customers through technical enablementAbout the teamDiverse ExperiencesAWS 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.Inclusive Team CultureAWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’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. Work/Life BalanceWe 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.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 experiencePreferred qualification - 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience- Experience working with end user or developer communitiesAmazon 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, WA, Seattle - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually