Sr Data Solutions Architect, Strategic Accounts

Data Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA)Come build the future of data with us! Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a senior, experienced, and motivated Data Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA) to help our Strategic Accounts customers architect the next generation of data platforms that power agentic AI and advanced analytics workloads. You should possess a unique balance of deep technical expertise in modern data technologies, business acumen, and exceptional interpersonal skills. In this role, you will partner with our most valuable customers to design enterprise-wide data strategies that connect siloed data across organizations in secure, scalable, and innovative ways using AWS, partner, and open-source data technologies.You will make a significant impact working directly with customer executives, forming trusted relationships as you help them define and execute their data modernization roadmaps. You will collaborate with AWS service teams to influence product direction and advocate for new features and capabilities based on Strategic Accounts needs. Our customers are industry leaders, and if you have what it takes to guide these critical accounts through complex data transformation initiatives, AWS wants to talk to you.The ability to bridge database, storage, analytics, and artificial intelligence technologies is essential for the Data SSA function. You should demonstrate strategic thinking about business challenges in the Agentic AI era and articulate technical solutions to address them. As a trusted customer advocate, you will develop comprehensive data technology strategies for our largest Strategic Accounts customers operating in complex, multi-faceted environments. You will interface with customer leadership to build relationships and enable them as data strategy champions. You will guide customers in designing advanced cloud-based data architectures, implementing innovative technologies across AWS services (including Amazon RDS, Aurora, Redshift, Athena, EMR, Glue, Kinesis, MSK), partner solutions (Snowflake, Databricks), and open-source frameworks (Spark, Flink, Trino), while adopting the best cloud practices for databases, storage, and analytics services. You will share your successes and learnings with the broader AWS SA community.Open to traveling up to 25% domestic with some international travel.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- Experience with big data processing technology (e.g., Hadoop or ApacheSpark), data warehouse technical architecture, infrastructure components, ETL, and reporting/analytic tools and environmentsPreferred Qualifications- 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience- Experience working with end user or developer communities- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent- Knowledge of cloud architecture- Knowledge of AWS services, market segments, customer base and industry verticals- Experience leading and influencing your team or organization, or experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customersAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.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 CA, San Francisco - 176,600.00 - 239,000.00 USD annuallyUSA, NY, New York - 169,000.00 - 228,600.00 USD annuallyUSA, VA, Arlington - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annuallyUSA, WA, Seattle - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually