AWS Solution Architect

AWS Solution Architect

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced AWS Solution Architect with 15+ years of comprehensive experience in AWS cloud infrastructure, data solutions, application development, modernization, and DevOps practices. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong pre-sales expertise and the ability to craft compelling Statements of Work (SOW) that drive business value.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Design and architect complex, scalable, and secure AWS cloud solutions that align with client business objectives and technical requirements
• Lead application modernization initiatives, including legacy system migration to cloud-native architectures
• Develop comprehensive architecture blueprints, technical documentation, and solution roadmaps
• Define best practices for cloud infrastructure, security, governance, and cost optimization
• Provide technical leadership across data engineering, application development, and DevOps domains

Pre-Sales & Client Engagement

• Act as the primary technical advisor during pre-sales cycles, engaging with C-level executives and technical stakeholders
• Conduct discovery sessions to understand client challenges and translate them into technical solutions
• Lead solution presentations, demos, and proof-of-concepts to showcase capabilities
• Provide technical expertise during RFP/RFI responses and proposal development
• Estimate effort, resources, and timelines for proposed solutions

SOW Development & Documentation

• Create detailed Statements of Work (SOW) that clearly define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria
• Document technical requirements, assumptions, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies
• Develop work breakdown structures and resource allocation plans
• Ensure alignment between technical solutions and commercial agreements

Technical Leadership

• Mentor and guide development teams on AWS best practices and architectural patterns
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
• Lead cloud migration assessments and develop migration strategies (6Rs framework)
• Stay current with AWS services, emerging technologies, and industry trends

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 15+ years of total IT experience with at least 8-10 years focused on AWS cloud solutions
• Proven track record in pre-sales technical consulting and client-facing roles
• Extensive experience writing SOWs, technical proposals, and solution documentation
• Hands-on experience with application modernization and cloud migration projects

Technical Expertise

AWS Cloud Infrastructure:

• Deep expertise in AWS core services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, Lambda, ECS/EKS
• Experience with AWS networking, security, and compliance frameworks
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK)
• Knowledge of AWS Well-Architected Framework principles

Data Solutions:

• Experience with AWS data services: RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift, EMR, Glue, Athena, Kinesis
• Understanding of data lakes, data warehouses, and analytics platforms
• Knowledge of data migration tools and strategies (DMS, DataSync, Snow family)

Application Development & Modernization:

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of serverless architectures and event-driven design patterns
• Understanding of API design, integration patterns, and middleware solutions
• Familiarity with modern application frameworks and programming languages

DevOps & Automation:

• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline)
• Proficiency in configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Experience with monitoring and logging solutions (CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus)
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and automated security testing

Certifications Preferred

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Additional AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer, Security Specialty, Data Analytics, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong business acumen with ability to align technical solutions to business outcomes
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and navigate complex client environments
• Experience leading workshops, architecture reviews, and technical discussions
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architecture
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and ESB/API management platforms
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience with cloud cost optimization and FinOps practices