About the Job Description
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from various customer segments, including small, mid-market, and enterprise-level accounts in the public sector. The AWS Global Support team believes that outstanding customer support is essential for success. We partner with customers building mission-critical applications on the AWS platform to tackle new business challenges with cutting-edge technology.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Solutions Architect to collaborate with our Enterprise customers and other AWS teams to develop cloud-based solutions in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will embody our customer-obsessed philosophy. As trusted advisors, we work closely with AWS sales, business development, solutions architecture, and product teams to design highly scalable, flexible, and resilient cloud architectures that address specific customer business challenges and facilitate the adoption of AWS services.
AWS Solution Architects possess exceptional customer-facing skills, allowing us to engage effectively within a customer’s environment and hold discussions with senior personnel. Additionally, a robust technical background is critical for providing guidance to software developers and architects. Your role will include shaping and executing strategies that promote broad AWS usage while connecting technology with measurable business value.
Key Qualities
- A strong desire to learn and share knowledge while leading the industry in cloud architecture design.
- A positive attitude and creativity that enhance the workplace environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement technical strategies alongside sales and business development to strengthen relationships with Enterprise customers.
- Collaborate with customers and AWS teams to design scalable and resilient cloud architectures that solve business problems and enhance AWS adoption.
- Educate customers about the AWS value proposition and lead in-depth architectural discussions to ensure successful cloud deployments.
- Capture and disseminate best practices within the AWS Solution Architect community, contributing to publications like whitepapers and blogs.
A Day in the Life
As a Solutions Architect, you will go beyond just technical solutions. You will work with account teams, specialists, and partners to deliver practical solutions that accelerate customer outcomes. Continuous learning will be aided by a wide range of AWS accreditation and education opportunities.
About the Team
AWS values diverse experiences and encourages all candidates to apply, regardless of whether they meet all preferred qualifications.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive cloud platform, trusted by startups and Global 500 companies alike. We value work-life harmony and maintain flexible work arrangements to support our employees' lives outside of work. AWS fosters an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and promotes continuous learning and mentorship among employees.
Basic Qualifications
- At least 4 years of experience in specific technology domains (e.g., software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, networking, and data analytics).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in designing, implementing, or consulting on applications and infrastructures.
- A total of over 10 years of experience in IT development or consulting within software or internet industries.
- Fluency in English and Arabic.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in software development or internet-related industries.
- Experience in migrating legacy solutions to the cloud.
- Familiarity with AWS technologies from a DevOps perspective.
Company
AWS EMEA SARL (Saudi Arabia Branch)
