Do you like helping customers architect systems and solve technical problems? Would you like to do this using the latest cloud computing technologies? Do you have a knack for helping companies understand application architectures and integration approaches, and the consultative and leadership skills to launch a project on a trajectory to success? Do you want to be part of the solutions architecture team helping to establish Amazon Web Services as a leading technology platform? AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and unwavering support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow. 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. As a Solutions Architect at AWS, youu2019ll build technical relationships with customers of all sizes and operate as their trusted advisor, ensuring they get the most out of the cloud at every stage of their journey. If you can educate AWS customers about the art of the possible, while challenging the impossible, come build the future with us. This role is within the German organization and you would be working with Enterprise customers in the Financial Services Industry. Key job responsibilities Your job responsibilities include: * Work directly with strategic customers to accelerate their challenging, mission-critical projects and recommend best-practice architectures in line with their long-term business outcomes * Build technical relationships with customers and operate as their trusted advisor. The best interests of the customer will shape the guidance you provide. * Share the voice of the customer to inform the roadmap of AWS features. * Participate in the creation and sharing of best practices, technical content and new reference architectures (e.g. white papers, code samples, blog posts). * Evangelize and educate about AWS (e.g. through workshops, user groups, meetups, public speaking, online videos or conferences). * Contribute to the growth of the Solutions Architecture organization by interviewing candidates and having a voice in hiring decisions. You will also be helping others develop new skills by mentoring team members * Develop areas of depth in technical domains relevant to your interests and your customer's outcomes. Solutions Architects work hand in hand with AWS customers to help them make the most of the Cloud. They combine business and technology and engage with organizations at all stages of cloud adoption. Solutions Architects are responsible for creating and presenting technical content and sharing best practices. Solutions Architects are responsible for the overall technical relationship between customers and AWS and make recommendations on security, cost, performance, reliability and operational efficiency. They work to understand the customers' needs and give prescriptive guidance on how to create business value with AWS technology. Solutions Architects lead activities such as architecture reviews, whiteboarding sessions, demos and technical workshops. They collaborate with other teams such as account management, professional services, support, product teams and the AWS partner ecosystem. As a Solutions Architect, you'll create innovative cloud solutions and showcase AWS capabilities to customers. You'll design cloud-native architectures and join a diverse team of technologists. While AWS knowledge is beneficial, we value strong technical fundamentals and eagerness to learn. You'll continuously expand your expertise through customer interactions, peer collaboration, and hands-on experimentation. We emphasize long-term customer success and reward innovation. A day in the life Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, itu2019s 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 AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Diverse Experiences AWS 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, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying. 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, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve in the cloud. Basic Qualifications - Experience within specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics). - Experience in design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures - Experience in IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries 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 - Experience working within financial services industries Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. 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