• 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
• Technical degree desired; Electrical, Computer, or Networking Engineering, Information Technology, MIS, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Great communication skills and ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions to both large and small audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly; ability to think abstractly. Knowledge of scripting languages and coding skills (C/C++/C#, Node.JS, Java, Python, PHP, Ruby).
• English fluent, written and verbal.

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 San Jose - Costa Rica, focused on the Central American market, 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.

Have a strong understanding of computing solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in the computing industry. You will enjoy keeping your existing technical skills honed and developing new skills. You will help identify areas of existing architectural collateral that are incorrect or need updating in order to ensure customers can create world-class solutions built on AWS.

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

• Build a strong foundation of knowledge around AWS cloud services and the cloud ecosystem
• Educate customers of all sizes on the value proposition of AWS
• Assist with training sessions for customers considering or already using AWS
• Collaborate with experienced solutions architects to craft and share best-practice knowledge amongst the AWS solutions architect community
• Act as a technical liaison between customers, service engineering teams and support

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.

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.

• Experience in technology/software sales, pre-sales, or consulting
• Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics. Experience with design/implementation/consulting experience of distributed systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
• Working knowledge of AWS services, such as Elastic Compute Cloud, Elastic Block Storage, and Simple Storage Service. Experience architecting/operating solutions built on AWS . Experience with solution-selling methodologies.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner and AWS Solutions Architect Associate certifications desired. Other public cloud provider’s certifications are also welcome.