Amazon

Sr. Manger, Specialist Solution Architects - Relational Databases, WWSO, Data & AI GTM

Amazon • $201K — $272K *
Seattle, WA 98115In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in management of technical, enterprise customer-facing teams
  • 8+ years in infrastructure architecture, database architecture, and networking
  • Proven experience in architecting solutions across multiple cloud providers
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
  • Preferred: Experience with cloud customer requirements transformation.

Responsibilities

  • Own the specialist SA strategy for AWS relational databases, centering on Amazon Aurora
  • Lead and develop a geographically distributed team of expert solutions architects
  • Direct engagement with strategic customers on complex database challenges
  • Represent customer needs to RDS, Aurora, and DMS service teams to influence product development
  • Collaborate with engineering and market leaders to align investments with customer demands
  • Develop scalable tools and content to enhance team effectiveness
  • Promote a culture of excellence and customer focus within the team

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexibility through Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
Do you want to lead a global team of deep technical specialists who help the world's most ambitious organizations build on AWS relational database services? Are you energized by working directly with customers to solve complex data challenges, while building the team and mechanisms that scale your impact worldwide?

As a Senior Manager, Specialist Solutions Architecture for Relational Databases, you will own the worldwide specialist SA strategy for Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL-Compatible and MySQL-Compatible), Amazon Aurora DSQL, Amazon RDS across open source engines (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB) and commercial engines (Oracle, SQL Server), and the AWS Database Migration Service (DMS). You will lead a geographically distributed team of specialist solutions architects who are recognized as the definitive technical authorities on these services. Your team engages directly with customers on their hardest problems: data modeling, heterogeneous and homogeneous migration planning, performance optimization, and architecture design at scale.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will maintain your own technical credibility through direct customer engagement, represent the voice of the customer back to service teams, and set the technical bar for your organization. You will partner closely with service Engineering Leaders, Go-to-Market leadership, Technical Field Communities (TFCs), and regional SA leaders to ensure specialist investment is tightly aligned to customer need and business priority.

You will define and execute scalable mechanisms (content, enablement, tooling, and engagement models) that allow your team to operate as a force multiplier across the broader field organization. You will build a culture of technical excellence, customer obsession, and operational rigor that attracts and retains top technical talent. A central part of your charter is leading customers through modernization and migration off legacy commercial databases to Aurora and open source engines, unlocking cost, performance, and innovation outcomes at enterprise scale.

Key job responsibilities

- Own the worldwide specialist SA strategy for the commercial and open source database portfolio, with Amazon Aurora at the center.

- Lead, coach, and grow a distributed team of specialist solutions architects operating as the definitive technical authorities on relational databases at AWS.

- Engage directly with strategic customers on their most complex challenges: migration from Oracle and SQL Server, data modeling, performance and cost optimization, high availability, and large-scale architecture design.

- Represent the voice of the customer back to Aurora, RDS, and DMS service teams, influencing roadmap and closing capability gaps.

- Partner with service Engineering Leaders, GTM leadership, TFCs, and regional SA leaders to align specialist investment to customer need and business priority.

- Build scalable mechanisms (reusable content, enablement, tooling, and repeatable engagement models) that multiply your team's impact across the field.

- Set and raise the technical bar, fostering a culture of technical excellence, customer obsession, and operational rigor.

About the team

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of management of technical, enterprise customer facing resources or equivalent experience

- 8+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience

- Experience architecting/operating solutions built on any cloud service provider like Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, etc.

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience architecting, migrating, transforming or modernizing customer requirements to the cloud

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.

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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.
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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
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