AWS Solution Architect

globaldatanet; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote options

Annual training budget

Conferences & events

Cutting edge cloud-native tech

Team-building activities

Job summary

globaldatanet seeks an AWS Solution Architect to lead technical strategy and drive cloud-native, serverless architectures on AWS. You will mentor teams, guide secure multi-account designs, and ensure alignment of technical solutions with business goals.

Fluency in English and German, plus extensive AWS experience, will enable effective collaboration with technical and business stakeholders across projects.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience with designing scalable, secure cloud architectures on AWS.
• Proven ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong DevOps knowledge and hands-on development background in modern languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and strategic AWS guidance on customer projects.
• Design and implement serverless-first, cloud-native architectures on AWS.
• Develop security blueprints across multi-account environments and promote best practices.
• Mentor teams, share knowledge, and drive improvements in engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.

Skills

English

German

Cloud computing

Software development

Systems engineering

Infrastructure

Security

Networking

AWS cloud platform

DevOps practices

Programming (JavaScript/TypeScript/Py)

Job description

Your mission

As an AWS Solution Architect, you will be at the forefront of driving innovation and success in our customer projects. You will provide expert technical leadership and strategic vision, ensuring our solutions align perfectly with business goals. This position requires a deep mastery of AWS services and cloud-native architectures, along with exceptional communication skills to seamlessly collaborate with both technical teams and business stakeholders. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in internal processes, including knowledge sharing and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Main responsibilities of this position include:

• Technical Leadership in Customer Projects:
• Guiding the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure AWS solutions that meet client needs
• Ability to Communicate Effectively with Business Stakeholders:
• To understand their goals and ensure that technical solutions align with business objectives, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Development of Concepts Regarding Reliability, Security, Performance, and Cost-Efficiency:
• Ensuring optimal operation and value.
• Design and Implementation of Cloud-Native Architecture (Serverless-First):
• Leveraging AWS services to build scalable and efficient solutions.
• Active Involvement in Implementation and Application Development:
• Working closely with development teams to ensure best practices and high-quality outcomes.
• Development and Implementation of Security Blueprints in Multi-Account Environment:
• Ensuring robust security postures across different AWS accounts.
• Development of Customized DevOps Automation Platforms:
• To streamline operations, improve deployment processes, and enhance overall productivity.
• Strengthening of Company-Wide Engineering Best Practices:
• Driving continuous process improvement and maintaining high standards of technical excellence.
• Engagement in Supporting Team Development:
• Through proactive mentoring and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Your profile

• Fluency in German and English language
• Several years of experience within specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking)
• In-depth expertise in designing scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures and aligning them with the business/technical goals
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts in an understandable manner
• Advanced experience and knowledge of the AWS cloud platform and services
• Advanced experience with the AWS Well-Architected Framework
• Advanced knowledge of architecture patterns on AWS (software, infrastructure, serverless design)
• Advanced knowledge of DevOps tools and methodologies
• Advanced knowledge of at least one programming language (JavaScript, TypeScript, Python)
• Advanced experience on projects where technical-business alignment was important
• Good knowledge of network design and implementation

advanced = I have extensive experience in this area. I would feel comfortable holding conference talks about it.
good = I have experience in this area but I would feel more comfortable with having some support by my side
basic = I have some theoretical insights into this area but I would need time to learn more about it

Why us?

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OUR WORK IN ACTION

PERKS

• Flexibility and Remote: Working from your home, the office, the beach, on the go, you name it. Whether you’re an early or a late bird, we trust you with creating your own flexible working style and deciding where and when you’re the most productive.
• No Overtime and travelling: We don’t believe in overtime and working on customer sites - we prefer flexible and family-friendly working hours and conditions.
• Individual Training Opportunities: Annual training budget, Advanced & Customized training, Cost coverage, Bonus programs, Visiting exciting tech conferences and events, Weekly Tech & Beer knowledge sharing sessions.
• Projects & Technologies: 100% cloud-native, 100% AWS, Serverless-first, cutting edge technologies.
• Crew Love: Legendary Summer Party, Serverless Summit After Event, Company Off Site, Cooking Sessions or spontaneous after-work BBQ & beer events.
• Our Culture: 101% of pure trust, freedom, transparency & passion.
• Other: T op-of-the-line equipment, Employee Referral program, monthly Belonio voucher/ private Health Insurance

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