Amazon

Sr. Worldwide Specialist Solutions Architect - Database, Data & AI

Amazon • $153K — $207K *
Seattle, WA 98115In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in relevant technology domains like cloud computing and software development
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in design, implementation, or consulting
  • 10+ years of IT development or consulting experience in software or Internet sectors
  • Proficiency with Oracle Database or software development with technical support experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead significant projects from inception to completion
  • Experience architecting large-scale Oracle solutions, including multi-terabyte databases
  • Strong software development skills in languages such as Python or Java, with familiarity in AI tooling.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical advisor for AWS customers on RDS for Oracle, offering architectural guidance from design to production
  • Provide expertise on RDS operational best practices, including performance tuning and maintenance
  • Design and validate RDS Oracle architectures to maximize platform value for customers
  • Act as the customer voice, collaborating with the RDS service team to address pain points and advocate for improvements
  • Engage in whiteboard sessions and architecture reviews, providing candid and informed guidance
  • Create and publish technical content to elevate the Oracle community on AWS
  • Advise on complex database migrations and present at industry events and workshops

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) matching and flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Mental health support and employee assistance program
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
Are you a builder that lives and breathes Oracle? Have you spent years tuning production workloads, diagnosing lock contention under heavy OLTP workloads, reasoning about query planner decisions, managing HA & DR solutions, and guiding large-scale migrations? Are you the person your organization turns to when Oracle system is misbehaving at 3 AM and when leadership needs a whiteboard session on where the data platform is headed next? As a Specialist Solutions Architect for RDS for Oracle and Oracle Database [redacted], you will be the technical authority that AWS's largest and most complex customers rely on to architect, migrate, and operate RDS Oracle workloads.

This is not a generalist database role. You will focus on RDS for Oracle and Oracle Database [redacted], going deep where others go broad. You will partner directly with customer engineers and CTOs to design well architected production architectures that hold up under real-world pressure and the operational patterns that distinguish battle-tested practitioners from those with only surface-level familiarity. You will have experience with multi-terabyte database migrations. You will collaborate closely with the RDS service team to surface customer patterns, escalate feature gaps, and drive the product roadmap on behalf of the customers you serve.

Equally important, you will operate as a thought leader and force multiplier across the broader Specialist SA organization, mentoring teammates, publishing technical content, presenting at AWS re:Invent and AWS Summits, and establishing repeatable frameworks that raise the bar for Oracle engagements worldwide.

Key job responsibilities
• Serve as the technical advisor for AWS's key customers running or migrating to RDS for Oracle and Oracle Database [redacted], providing hands-on architectural guidance from design through production operation.
• Guide customers on RDS operational best practices including performance & scaling, high availability & durability, monitoring & observability, maintenance & patching, backup & recovery, security and operational hygiene
• Design and validate RDS Oracle architectures that leverage RDS-specific capabilities, ensuring customers realize the full value of the platform.
• Partner with the RDS service team as the voice of the customer, surfacing recurring pain points, advocating for feature enhancements, and participating in roadmap reviews.
• Engage with customer engineers in whiteboard sessions, architecture reviews, and technical deep dives, providing candid guidance and pushing back diplomatically when a proposed design will not hold up at scale.
• Develop and publish technical thought leadership content including blogs, reference architectures, white papers, and re-usable artifacts, that elevate the broader Oracle community on AWS.
• Advise customers complex database migrations.
• Present at key industry events including AWS re:Invent, AWS Summits, Oracle AI World, and customer-facing workshops.
• Stay current with Oracle developments (new major versions, ecosystem, tooling) and translate those advancements into actionable guidance for AWS customers.

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

- 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience

- Experience in Oracle DB, or experience in software development and experience in technical support

- Experience owning and leading significant projects from concept to deployment

- Experience architecting or operating Oracle solutions at scale (multi-TB databases, tens of thousands of connections, cross-region replication).

- Have software development experience (Python, Java, etc.), and fluency with AI tooling (Kiro, Claude Code, Codex, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Speak, write, and read fluently in Spanish

- Speak, write, and read fluently in Portuguese

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

USA, NJ, Jersey City - 169,000.00 - 228,600.00 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

USA, VA, Arlington - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 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.
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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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