Solutions Architect, Worldwide Public Sector, NPO Charities

Solutions ArchitectOur mission is to be the trusted advisors and thought leaders who enable nonprofits to succeed in their missions. We earn trust by listening to our customers, prioritizing their needs, and delivering value so they can make well-informed decisions and create a better world.About the RoleAWS is looking for a highly motivated Solutions Architect to join the World Wide Public Sector Nonprofits practice. You'll serve as the technical lead for a portfolio of enterprise charities organizations, helping them design and implement cloud architectures. This role sits within a sales and business development team — your technical expertise will directly inform planning and strategy. You'll need both the consultative and leadership skills to launch projects on a trajectory to success, and the ability to help diverse groups understand application architectures and integration approaches.What We're Looking ForSomeone who is passionate about helping nonprofits achieve their missions through technology. You bring:Consultative skills — the ability to listen, understand customer needs, and translate them into technical solutionsTechnical leadership — comfort guiding architectural design decisions and deep-diving into implementation detailsIntellectual curiosity — a drive to keep your technical skills current while maintaining a pulse on industry trendsCommunication skills — experience presenting to small and large groups, from whiteboard sessions to executive briefingsOperational awareness — understanding of web site/services operations, management, and securityKey job responsibilities:Own the technical engagement and success of customer implementation projectsDesign cloud architectures leveraging AWS servicesProvide thought leadership on security best practices for applications, servers, and networksRespond to RFPs and define implementation approachesServe as a subject matter expert on security as it relates to customer applications and servicesLead whiteboard sessions, technical deep-dives, and presentations for audiences of all sizesCapture and share best practices across the SA communityCollaborate with and learn from some of the brightest technical minds in enterprise architectureMentor peers and customers while staying current on AWS innovations and industry trendsTravel up to 30%A day in the lifeYou'll provide architectural and technical leadership to nonprofit customers leveraging AWS at scale. You'll guide design decisions with customer obsession, ensuring high availability and performance. You'll evangelize best practices, mentor others, and continuously grow your own expertise.About the teamWe are a dedicated team of Solutions Architects working with nonprofit charities organizations to amplify their mission outcomes.Diverse 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.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- 5+ 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- 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experiencePreferred Qualifications- 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 perspectiveAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.