• 7+ 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

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.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to cultivate and enhance technical partnerships with our premier Software/Technology partners across the EMEA region. This role presents a unique opportunity to significantly impact cloud innovation and partner success.

Position Overview:
As a Solutions Architect, you will be integral to building cloud-optimized architectures, developing strategies alongside AWS business development teams, and influencing our product roadmap through close collaboration with AWS engineering teams. This highly technical position requires an individual capable of deep technical analysis and architectural design.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
We seek an individual who can seamlessly transition between detailed technical work and high-level strategic thinking.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Deep technical knowledge and the ability to design cloud-optimized architectures
• Strong communication skills for engaging with both technical and executive audiences
• A passion for cloud technology and its potential to transform businesses

Key job responsibilities

• Collaborate with AWS partners to enable the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions on AWS.
• Engage effectively at all organizational levels, from technical discussions with peers to executive-level presentations.
• Work with innovative partners to prioritize product roadmaps, assist with architecture design, and support product promotion.
• Contribute to the AWS knowledge base and demonstrate thought leadership through whitepapers, webinars, event participation, and potentially patenting new ideas for future AWS products or features.

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 in the cloud.

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) and Amaze Con (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

• 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
• Experience working with end user or developer communities