Senior Solutions Architect, AWS Private Equity

AmazonWebServices; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect for Private Equity engagements across the UK and Europe. You will lead technology strategy, design AWS-based solutions for PE portfolios, and collaborate with C-suite executives to drive transformational IT programs.

You will engage with customers on pre- and post-sales activities, travel as needed, and contribute to skill-building and reference architectures while influencing AWS product direction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale IT/engineering programs.
• Experience with PE/VC/IBI tech strategy or IT implementations related to M&A.
• Experience with customers in technical pre-sales, post-sales, consulting, or support.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations.
• Experience with customer relationship management, especially C-suite engagement.
• Experience architecting or operating solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI.
• Experience in data science, ML, or data mining.
• Knowledge of distributed/enterprise applications.
• Experience in software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, or data analytics.
• Experience delivering presentations to large diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design technology solutions with PE firms and portfolio company executives to address business challenges.
• Define USE cases and design AWS-based technical solutions, including third-party integrations.
• Own technical relationship with PE firms and portfolio company C-suite as trusted advisor.
• Join AWS PE team to help architect, build, migrate, or optimize applications on AWS.
• Build rapport with PE executives by leveraging enterprise architecture, M&A, migration, and cost optimization knowledge.
• Lead discussions with CTOs/CIOs/Senior Architects across the PE segment to establish credibility.
• Provide technical guidance and develop cost-optimization strategies through appropriate architectures.
• Educate stakeholders in the Private Equity ecosystem about AWS technologies.
• Influence AWS roadmap based on customer feedback and best practices.
• Create and capture best practices, technical content, and reference architectures (white papers, code samples, blog posts).
• Contribute to growth of Solutions Architecture by hiring, coaching, mentoring others.
• Develop areas of depth in technical domains relevant to customer outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

PE experience

Customer engagement

Cloud architecture

Data science

Distributed applications

Software development

Security

Networking

Data analytics

Presentations

Pre-sales

Mentoring

Job description

Salary: £63,000 - 103,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience in leading complex, large-scale IT, technical, or engineering programs.
• Experience working in or with Private Equity firms, Venture Capital funds, Hedge Funds, or Investment Banking, specifically defining technology strategy or IT implementations/integrations related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience working directly with customers in technical pre-sales, post-sales, consulting, or customer support functions.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations as needed.
• Experience with customer relationship management, especially C-suite level customer engagement.
• Experience architecting or operating solutions built on any cloud service provider such as Azure, AWS, GCP, or OCI.
• Experience in data science, machine learning, or data mining.
• Knowledge of distributed applications or enterprise applications.
• Experience in specific technology domains such as software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, or data and analytics.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to large and diverse audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with Private Equity firms and executives of their portfolio companies to design technology solutions that address specific business challenges or accelerate business initiatives.
• Scope and understand specific use cases to design appropriate AWS-based technical solutions, including integrations with third-party solutions.
• Own the technical relationship with PE firms and the C-suite of portfolio companies and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Serve as a key technical member of the AWS PE team to help ensure customer success in architecting, building, migrating, or optimizing applications and services on the AWS platform.
• Build rapport with executives at PE firms and their portfolio companies by leveraging our understanding of enterprise architecture, mergers and acquisitions, migration, and cost optimization of IT infrastructure and other key technologies.
• Establish technical credibility with PE firms and their portfolio companies to lead discussions with CTOs, CIOs, Chief Architects, Senior Developers, and others across the PE segment.
• Provide technical and architectural guidance and help develop cost optimization strategies by deploying the right architecture for budget constraints.
• Evangelize and educate key stakeholders in the Private Equity ecosystem about AWS technologies.
• Influence AWSs roadmap for new features and services based on customer feedback.
• Create and capture best practices, technical content, and new reference architectures such as white papers, code samples, and blog posts.
• Contribute to the growth of the Solutions Architecture organization by hiring, coaching, and mentoring others.
• Develop areas of depth in technical domains relevant to our interests and customer outcomes.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• GCP
• Support
• Machine Learning
• Security
• Architect
• Web

More:

This role can be based in Amsterdam, Madrid, Munich, Milan, Paris, Stockholm, Zurich, or London. We are AWS Global Sales, driving adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide and 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 consistent support. We value work-life harmony, inclusive culture, mentorship, and career growth, and we welcome diverse experiences and backgrounds. The Private Equity Solutions Architecture team is a diverse group of technologists, and practical knowledge of the AWS platform is desired but not required, as long as you bring a strong technical foundation and a desire to learn. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage builders from all backgrounds to join our team.

last updated 36 week of 2026