Job Description

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