Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect, Storage, Global Financial Services

Amazon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider in London is seeking a Solutions Architect to drive cloud transformation for financial institutions. You will design and implement innovative cloud storage architectures and develop strategies for successful cloud adoption. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a strong experience in cloud computing. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for mentorship and career growth.

Benefits

Mentorship and career growth opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent.
• Experience in IT development or implementation within software/Internet industries.
• Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive cloud storage architectures for financial institutions.
• Develop strategies addressing complex customer requirements.
• Provide thought leadership through technical presentations.

Skills

Cloud Computing

Technical Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent

Tools

AWS Redshift

AWS S3

Hadoop

Job description

Overview

Transform Cloud Infrastructure and Empower Global Enterprises with AWS Storage Solutions

Are you a enterprise technologist passionate about revolutionizing data storage and cloud computing? We're seeking an exceptional Solutions Architect who can bridge complex technical challenges and strategic business needs, helping financial institutions unlock unprecedented technological potential.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive cloud storage architectures for enterprise-level financial institutions
• Develop technical engagement strategies that address complex customer requirements and technological constraints
• Conduct in-depth technical assessments and create implementation roadmaps for cloud migration and storage optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remove technical barriers and drive successful cloud adoption
• Provide thought leadership through technical presentations, solution designs, and strategic recommendations

A day in the life

Imagine collaborating with world-class financial organizations, designing innovative cloud storage architectures that redefine how data is managed, secured, and leveraged. You\'ll engage in dynamic technical discussions, craft transformative solutions, and guide customers through their digital transformation journeys.

About the team

Our team is a collective of forward-thinking technology experts dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cloud computing. We work collaboratively to solve complex challenges, supporting global financial services in their most critical technological initiatives. Our mission is to empower organizations with scalable, secure, and intelligent storage solutions.

About AWS

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, 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.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & 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.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent, or experience in a professional field or military
• Experience in IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries
• 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 communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Cloud Storage and Computing technologies such as AWS Redshift, S3, Hadoop, etc.
• Experience leading large enterprise transformations with AWS/cloud services
• Experience leading financial technology automation and process improvement initiatives with tech and non-tech teams
• Cloud Technology Certification, or AWS certification, such as, AWS Solutions Architect, or a similar cloud certification
• Deep expertise in storage-specific technologies

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