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Senior Solutions Architect, Retail, Consumer Goods & Restaurants, AWS

Amazon • $153K — $207K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in technology domains including cloud computing and software development.
  • 5+ years in design, implementation, or consulting for applications and infrastructures.
  • Proven knowledge of AWS services and understanding of market segments.
  • Strong communication skills to engage various organizational levels.
  • Experience in migrating legacy systems to cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sales strategies for AWS adoption.
  • Ensure successful building and migrating of applications on AWS.
  • Educate customers on AWS value propositions through architectural discussions.
  • Conduct training sessions for customers about AWS cloud solutions.
  • Contribute to AWS publications, including whitepapers.
  • Build relationships with senior technical personnel in client organizations.
  • Act as a liaison between clients and AWS engineering and support teams.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours and self-defined schedules.
  • Opportunities for remote work and work autonomy.
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
  • 401(k) matching and paid time off.
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Full Job Description
As a trusted customer advocate, Solutions Architects help organizations understand best practices around advanced cloud-based solutions, and provide advice on strategies for migrating existing workloads to the cloud. You'll help drive successful business outcomes across a broad set of enterprise customers in Retail, Consumer Goods & Restaurants through your passion for educating, training, designing and building cloud solutions.

You will have the opportunity to help shape and execute a strategy to build deep adoption and broad use of AWS within your enterprise customers, and you will do this by mobilizing resources within AWS and working with our extensive partner network.

Work/Life HarmonyOur team is focused on balancing life with our work, and we do this via work autonomy and by prioritizing solutions and processes that enable us to scale faster than the business. While there may be an opportunity to work from an office (location dependent), working remotely is supported, and often times encouraged. Work hours are flexible and typically self-defined.

Key job responsibilities

- In partnership with the sales team, formulate and execute a sales strategy to exceed revenue objectives through the adoption of AWS

- As a key member of the business development and sales team, ensure success in building and migrating applications, software and services on the AWS platform

- Educate customers of all sizes on the value proposition of AWS, and participate in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud

- Conduct one-to-few and one-to-many training sessions to transfer knowledge to customers considering or already using AWS

- Capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the AWS solutions architect community

- Author or otherwise contribute to AWS customer-facing publications such as whitepapers

- Build deep relationships with senior technical individuals within customers to enable them to be cloud advocates

- Act as a technical liaison between customers, service engineering teams and support

A day in the life

Diverse Experiences

AWS 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of AWS services, market segments, customer base and industry verticals

- 10+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience

- 5+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience and technical expertise (design and implementation) in cloud computing technologies

- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud

- Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive)

- Experience implementing innovative learning and development solutions in a fast-paced global environment

- Ability to design and implement generative AI and agentic solutions that drive business outcomes

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, GA, Atlanta - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, IL, Chicago - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 169,000.00 - 228,600.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Dallas - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
Learn more about Amazon
Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ
AMZN
* Ladders Estimates

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