Amazon

Senior Solutions Architect, Strategic Accounts

Amazon • $176K — $239K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in technology domains like software development, cloud computing, or data & analytics
  • 3+ years in design, implementation, or consulting for applications and infrastructures
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or mathematics
  • Strong communication skills, adept at engaging technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience architecting or operating solutions on AWS (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the design and implementation of complex customer solutions
  • Drive technical strategy discussions and validate architecture
  • Create reusable technical content such as sample code and presentations
  • Forge consensus among diverse stakeholders
  • Identify opportunities to reuse existing solutions for faster implementation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Generous paid time off policies
  • Parental leave support
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
Key job responsibilities

As a Solutions Architect III, you will:

Own Complex Solution End-to-End

Lead the design, validation, and full lifecycle implementation of mission-critical customer solutions. Merge deep technical expertise with business strategy to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative architectures that solve high-impact problems.

Lead Technical Strategy & Advocacy

Drive technical discussions with customer teams, diving into design choices, AWS best practices, and real-world use cases. Challenge assumptions, validate architectures, and ensure solutions align with both technical excellence and business outcomes.

Build Scalable Knowledge Assets

Create reusable, adoption-ready technical content-including sample code, blogs, workshops, and presentations-that empowers teams to implement best practices efficiently and consistently.

Forge Consensus Across Stakeholders

Harmonize diverse perspectives by articulating clear technical and strategic visions. Resolve conflicts, align cross-functional teams, and drive unified execution of complex initiatives.

Accelerate Adoption Through Reuse

Identify opportunities to modularize solutions and leverage existing assets, reducing time-to-market and delivering greater value to the broader customer community.

A day in the life

Your day begins with internal stakeholder meetings to align on customer priorities before joining customer calls to discuss technical architecture and solution options. You'll spend time experimenting with new services to solve specific customer challenges, then document your findings. Afternoons might include solutioning sessions where you craft architectures that address complex media workloads, followed by building proof-of-concepts to demonstrate feasibility. You'll close your day evangelizing best practices to both internal teams and customers.

About the team

Our team partners with premier travel and hospitality customers who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the cloud. We help these innovative companies transform their businesses and deliver exceptional content experiences to millions of users worldwide. The scale at which our customers operate presents unique technical challenges that require creative solutions.

Join us to be part of a team that values technical excellence, customer obsession, and innovation. You'll work alongside passionate technologists who are excited about solving complex problems and helping customers achieve remarkable outcomes through AWS technologies.

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

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent

- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience architecting/operating solutions built on AWS

- Knowledge of software development tools and methodologies

- Cloud Technology Certification (such as Solutions Architecture, Cloud Security Professional or Cloud DevOps Engineering)

- Experience in a technical role within a sales organization

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, CA, Mountain View - 176,600.00 - 239,000.00 USD annually

USA, CA, San Francisco - 176,600.00 - 239,000.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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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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