Senior Solutions Architect

As part of the AWS Applied AI Solutions organization, we have a vision to provide business applications, leveraging Amazon's unique experience and expertise, that are used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations. We will accomplish this by accelerating our customers' businesses through delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges. We blend vision with curiosity and Amazon's real-world experience to build opinionated, turnkey solutions. Where customers prefer to buy over build, we become their trusted partner with solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use.The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training & Certification team is seeking a driven, talented, and experienced AWS Solutions Architect to advise on the technical accuracy and clarity of certification exam questions and to support the development of custom software solutions and integrations for the development, delivery, and maintenance of AWS certification exams. In this role, you will join a team of Solutions Architects that help assure certification question accuracy for existing and new certification exams. As an AWS subject matter expert, you will advise question writers with technical expertise and acumen for exam development and provide leadership for certification exam evolution and new exam development. You will leverage your development expertise to architect and develop the next generation of certification development and delivery tools and help automate manual processes. Where applicable, you will leverage and apply AWS GenAI services to assist in maintaining certification exam integrity, detect fraud, provide predictive analytics, and improve operational efficiency.Key job responsibilities-Participate in managing, monitoring, and developing technical certification exam questions-Design and manage development of internal applications to support exam development, maintenance, analytics, and fraud detection-Recommend ways to incorporate Generative AI into internal applications and processes-Maintain the technical bar for a cadre of expert technical question writers-There may be occasional travel involved for this role.A day in the lifeIn this role, you'll partner daily with certification exam question writers, subject-matter experts, and software teams to safeguard the technical accuracy and integrity of AWS certification exams. You'll review and advise on exam questions, architect and build internal tools that support exam development, delivery, analytics, and fraud detection, and identify where Generative AI can automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency. You'll balance deep technical advisory work—maintaining the bar for expert question writers—with hands-on development of the next generation of certification tooling, helping ensure AWS certifications remain the industry standard for validating cloud expertise.About the teamAbout the teamDiverse 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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career Growth We'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.Basic qualifications- 7+ 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- 5+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experiencePreferred qualification - 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experienceAmazon 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, OR, Portland - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annuallyUSA, TX, Austin - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annuallyUSA, VA, Arlington - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annuallyUSA, VA, Herndon - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annuallyUSA, WA, Seattle - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually