Solutions Architect

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At Amazon Web Services (AWS) we are inventing the future of computing with a team of builders who try new things and dream big dreams.

Our web services provide a platform for IT infrastructure in-the- that is used by hundreds of thousands of developers and businesses around the world.

Ten years ago, we couldn't have imagined how far we would come.

Now we're inventing for the next ten years and beyond.

But it is still Day 1 for us, and we are looking for curious people to be part of our diverse teams of thinkers, testers, and doers.

Our Solutions Architects team is seeking candidates to join our AWS team in Bogotá - Colombia, with a variety of skills to help shape and deliver on our strategy for our global customers and partners.

As a solutions architect, you will be on the front line of helping customers succeed using AWS technologies, linking technology with measurable business value for organizations ranging from start-ups to large, enterprise customers.

You will be a trusted customer advocate, helping our partners understand advanced -based solutions and how to migrate existing workloads to the .

AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.

The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success.

AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.

Key job responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to accelerate their projects and recommend best-practice cloud architectures in line with their long-term business outcomes
• Drive technical solutions discussions with your customers, diving deep into the details to solve complex technical business problems and use your knowledge to craft scalable, flexible, and resilient cloud architectures
• Scope and own each customer engagement, with attention towards clear and well-defined objectives and success criteria
• Define and execute on the strategy by engaging technical teams (i.e. Solutions Architects, Technical Account Managers, Customer Solution Managers and consulting/managed services partners)
• Act as a thought leader in the wider community, playing a key role in educating, sharing best practices, presenting at events, writing white papers, blogs, and running workshops

A day in the life
Our Solutions Architects (SA) are experienced technologists with technical breadth and depth coupled with strong interpersonal skills.

The key to AWS success is its top-tier collaborative culture.

You will have the opportunity to work with multiple AWS professionals that can help you accelerate your career and bring ideas to market.

You will be working closely with a talented team of managers and SAs that will push your technical abilities while you bring new innovations to a widely adopted and fast-growing service.

Here at Amazon Web Services, we welcome all builders.

We believe that technology should be built in a way that's inclusive, accessible, and equitable.

We're committed to putting in the work for more equal representation.

About the team
Diverse Experiences

Amazon 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.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.

We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony.

Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.

When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious.

Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences.

Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer.

That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
• 4+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
• 4+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries
• Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud
• Experience working with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

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