AWS Solution Engineer (Pre-Sales Engineer)

Alliance Solution Engineer, AWS (Pre‑Sales Engineer) Location: US | Focus: Technical pre‑sales and co‑sell support | Region: North America. Role Summary This is a technical pre‑sales role focused on enabling AWS co‑sell success. You will provide hands‑on technical support for AWS‑related pursuits across North America—building reference architectures, delivering client‑facing demos, and leading POC engagements that prove VML’s delivery capability. Success is measured by the number of POCs delivered, POC‑to‑production conversion rate, reference architectures created, and technical win rate on supported pursuits. Core Responsibilities Co‑Sell Technical Support (50%) Provide technical pre‑sales support for AWS co‑sell opportunities across North America. Deliver compelling technical demos and presentations to client technical teams alongside AWS SAs. Lead POC engagements—scoping, building, and presenting proof‑of‑concept solutions on AWS. Present reference architectures and solution designs that address client requirements. Support RFP/RFI responses with technical content, architecture diagrams, and demo assets. Participate in technical deep‑dives with client architects and engineering teams. Remove technical objections and build client confidence in VML's AWS delivery capability. Coordinate with AWS Solution Architects and Specialist SAs on joint technical engagements. Reference Architecture Buildout (30%) Create reference architectures for common AWS use cases and industry patterns. Build and maintain demo environments, assets, and reusable components on AWS. Develop technical documentation, implementation guides, and best practices. Stay current on AWS technology roadmaps, new services, and capabilities. Build expertise in priority AWS services: Bedrock, SageMaker, Personalize, AMC, Clean Rooms, Lambda, Step Functions. Collaborate with Alliance Solution Leads on architecture standards and patterns. Contribute reference architectures to AWS Partner Central and internal repositories. Enablement & Knowledge Sharing (20%) Train VML delivery teams on AWS technologies and implementation patterns. Support proposal teams with technical content and solution design. Share best practices, lessons learned, and reusable assets across the alliance team. Coordinate with AWS technical teams (SAs, CSAs, ProServe) on joint solutions. Maintain AWS technical certifications and stay current on new offerings. Support hackathons and technical enablement events. Technical Focus Areas Generative AI: Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, generative AI application patterns. Data & Analytics: Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC), AWS Clean Rooms, data lakes, analytics pipelines. Customer Experience: Amazon Personalize, Amazon Connect, serverless architectures. Modern Applications: Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway, container orchestration. Integration Patterns: Event‑driven architectures, microservices, API design. Qualifications Required: 6‑10+ years in technical pre‑sales, solution architecture, or technical consulting. Hands‑on AWS expertise with demonstrated project delivery. Strong demo/POC delivery track record. Enterprise architecture patterns knowledge. Technical presentation skills and client‑facing credibility. Background in Global Systems Integrator (GSI), agency, or professional services environment. Preferred: AWS certifications: Solutions Architect Professional, specialty certifications (ML, Data Analytics). Experience with Amazon Bedrock and generative AI implementations. Familiarity with Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) and advertising technology. Previous AWS partner company or direct AWS experience. Vertical compliance familiarity (HIPAA, PCI, etc.). Experience supporting co‑sell motions with AWS field teams. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Success Metrics POCs delivered (20+ annually). POC‑to‑Production conversion rate (80%+). Reference architectures created and published (15+). Technical win rate on supported pursuits. Demo effectiveness ratings. AWS certification maintenance. Internal enablement sessions delivered. Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package. Base salary range for this position is $100,000—$230,000 USD. Hybrid work model with teams in the office an average of four days a week. Flexibility and accommodations available. Equal Opportunity Employer WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr VML South Africa