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Worldwide Specialist Solutions Architect - Messaging & Analytics, Data & AI GTM

Amazon • $153K — $207K *
Arlington, VA 22204In-Person
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of cloud architecture
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience designing or operating messaging and event-driven systems in production
  • 5+ years in a technical specialist, solutions architect, or systems engineering role in customer-facing positions
  • Experience with distributed systems using asynchronous communication patterns
  • Deep familiarity with messaging protocols and their trade-offs.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a primary technical advisor for messaging architecture engagements
  • Design and validate messaging architectures using AWS services
  • Guide customers migrating from on-premises message brokers to AWS
  • Develop reference architectures and best practices for integration scenarios
  • Collaborate with AWS service teams to influence product enhancements
  • Create technical content to showcase thought leadership
  • Engage with the open-source community to balance managed services with self-hosted solutions

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Specialist Solutions Architects (SSAs) are technologists with deep domain-specific expertise, able to address advanced concepts and feature designs. As part of the AWS sales organization, SSAs work with customers who have complex challenges that require expert-level knowledge to solve. SSAs craft scalable, flexible, and resilient technical architectures that address those challenges.

We are looking for a Specialist Solutions Architect for Messaging Services to be the go-to technical expert for Amazon SQS, Amazon SNS, and Amazon MQ. You will work directly with customers navigating the world of asynchronous communication, whether they are decoupling microservices, building real-time notification platforms, or migrating from on-premises message brokers to the cloud. Your deep expertise in messaging patterns and protocols will help organizations choose the right tool for the job and architect solutions that are reliable, cost-effective, and built to grow.

This is not a generalist role. You will be the subject matter expert for the broader messaging ecosystem, including open-source technologies like RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ, and MQTT-based architectures. You will guide customers through trade-offs between managed services and self-managed alternatives, helping them modernize legacy messaging infrastructure while maintaining the guarantees their applications depend on.

You will be joining a team of specialists who obsess over helping customers solve real problems. We share knowledge freely, contribute to the broader technical community, and take pride in being the bridge between product teams and the field.

Key job responsibilities

Act as the primary technical advisor for messaging and event-driven architecture engagements across AWS customers worldwide

Design and validate architectures using Amazon SQS, Amazon SNS, Amazon MQ, and related services (EventBridge, Kinesis) tailored to customer workloads

Guide customers migrating from on-premises message brokers (RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, IBM MQ, TIBCO) to AWS managed messaging services

Develop reference architectures, patterns, and best practices for pub/sub, point-to-point, fan-out, and event-driven integration scenarios

Partner with AWS service teams (SQS, SNS, MQ) to influence product roadmaps based on customer feedback and field observations (PFRs)

Create technical content including blog posts, workshops, re:Invent sessions, and whitepapers that establish thought leadership in the messaging space

Collaborate with account teams, GTM specialists, and other SSAs to identify messaging-related opportunities and accelerate customer adoption

Engage with the open-source community and help customers understand when managed services versus self-hosted solutions best fit their needs

Develop and deliver field enablement materials for the broader SA population to help them integrate messaging solutions into customer architectures

Represent the voice of the customer by surfacing insights, patterns, and gaps to service teams to drive product improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of cloud architecture

- 3+ years of hands-on experience designing or operating messaging and event-driven systems in production environments (e.g., RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ, Amazon SQS/SNS, Apache Kafka, or similar)

- 5+ years of experience in a technical specialist, solutions architect, or systems engineering role in customer-facing positions

- Experience architecting distributed systems with asynchronous communication patterns (pub/sub, message queuing, fan-out, event sourcing)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Hands-on experience with Amazon MQ, Amazon SQS, Amazon SNS, and AWS EventBridge in production customer environments

- Deep familiarity with messaging protocols (AMQP, MQTT, STOMP, JMS) and their trade-offs in enterprise architectures

- Experience implementing cloud migration and modernization projects involving legacy message brokers (IBM MQ, TIBCO EMS, webMethods)

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, MA, Boston - 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.
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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