Solutions Architect, Software and Technology companies
Solutions Architect, Software and Technology Companies
Job ID: 3140468 | AWS EMEA Sarl (Norway Branch)
Are you passionate about cloud technology and helping customers innovate? Join our AWS Solutions Architecture team in Norway and empower Software, SaaS and Technology Companies to innovate at speed and scale with cloud technologies.
Solutions Architects work hand in hand with AWS customers to help them make the most of the Cloud. They are at the crossroads of 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.
They work to understand the customer's business needs and give prescriptive guidance on how to create business value with technology. They help customers validate initiatives from ideation to proof of concept. They lead activities such as architecture reviews, white‑boarding sessions, demos and technical workshops, collaborating with account management, professional services, industry experts, support, service teams and the AWS partner ecosystem.
Amongst others you will be part of the design and building of reference architectures, proof of concepts and help customers deploy production workloads on AWS. You will also provide thought leadership and recommendations on cloud architecture, migration, modernization and operation, building strong technical relationships and acting as the voice of the customer internally to influence AWS service roadmaps.
Key job responsibilities
- 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, shaping guidance by the best interests of the customer.
- 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).
- Evangelise and educate customers about AWS technology through workshops, user groups, meetups, public speaking, online videos or conferences.
- Contribute to the growth of the Solutions Architecture organisation by interviewing candidates and influencing hiring decisions, mentoring team members and identifying talent needs.
- Develop areas of depth in technical domains relevant to our outcomes.
About the team
Our Solutions Architecture team empowers innovators to invent on behalf of customers. We are obsessed with understanding each customer's unique objectives to deliver optimal architectures tailored to their needs. Our culture celebrates talented, curious, motivated team members who take ownership of projects. We move with urgency, take risks, learn continuously, and maintain a friendly, inclusive environment.
Your direct team is located across the Nordics and you will work in close collaboration with team members in Norway and across borders.
Basic Qualifications
- Background in cloud architecture, systems design, software development, infrastructure architecture, or DevOps.
- Technical degree (Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or equivalent) and/or relevant tech experience.
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills in Norwegian and English.
- A passion for technology and for learning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing, building, refactoring or operating IT systems in the cloud.
- Working knowledge of software development practices and technologies.
- AWS Certification, e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate.
Criminal certificate is required.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage application from candidates with diverse experiences.