Principal Solutions Architect

Artisan Studios; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Artisan Studios is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to drive innovation in cloud solutions. This role involves designing and implementing AWS strategies, collaborating with sales teams, and providing technical mentorship, ideal for someone with extensive AWS experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunities

Life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture focusing on AWS.
• 5+ years in pre-sales technical roles within professional services.
• Ability to create compelling technical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable AWS cloud solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Collaborate with sales teams to develop technical strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within the team.

Skills

AWS expertise

Technical leadership

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Artisan Studios is a dynamic and innovative company with a strong focus on strategy, technology, and design. Our team thrives on diverse perspectives, fostering a culture where differences are celebrated and creativity flourishes. We're always on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact and eager to be part of a forward-thinking team.

If you're ready to help us shape tomorrow, explore our open positions and join the fun!

Artisan Studios is a digital innovation consultancy comprised of strategists, engineers, and designers who are passionate about the potential of technology – with a deep expertise and focus on cutting edge AWS cloud services. We provide end-to-end technology strategy and solution services to global leaders tasked with bringing disruptive change to their organizations. Specializing in the retail, foodservice, and hospitality industries, we help organizations thrive in the digital world.

About the Role

Artisan Studios is seeking an experienced Principal Solutions Architect to develop pre-sales solutions for our prospective and current customers. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, particularly AWS, and the ability to design and architect complex solutions tailored to customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions using AWS services
• Collaborate with sales teams to develop technical strategies for client engagements
• Create and present compelling technical presentations to influence customer stakeholders
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within the solutions architecture team
• Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on client solutions
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure solution feasibility and implementation

Technical Requirements

• Extensive experience with AWS services, including but not limited to:
  • Amazon EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and ECS
  • AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure as code
  • Amazon CloudWatch for monitoring and observability
  • AWS Well-Architected Framework
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of serverless architectures and microservices
• Deep knowledge of Generative AI technology and solutions
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of network architectures and security best practices
• Experience with UX/UI and associated design methodologies
• Ability to develop rapid prototypes and/or proof of concept(s)

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and interpersonal skills. They will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving innovative solutions for our clients using cutting-edge AWS technologies and best practices in cloud architecture.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, with a strong focus on AWS technologies
• 5 + years of experience of pre-sales technical roles within professional services
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong ability to influence and persuade at all levels of an organization
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with multiple cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP)
• Additional AWS certifications (e.g., DevOps Engineer, Security Specialty)
• Knowledge of full-stack development technologies and methodologies
• Experience working within AWS partner ecosphere
• Experience with two or more industry verticals
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications
• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages:
• Python
• Java
• Go (Golang)

More about our team

We are a creative company with a deep and equal passion for strategy, technology and design. Our work is diverse and so is our team. We are committed to building a culture where differences are embraced. Our team is fantastic, but we've got room for you if you're interested...

More about our benefits

Our clients appreciate that we always bring our "A" game. But to do that consistently requires life balance - we get that. Flexible working hours and remote work environments give our staff the freedom to enjoy both their life and their career.

Additional information

We believe our differences make us stronger. To ensure our culture continues to incorporate everyone’s perspectives and experience, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status.

As a remote-first, digitally innovative technology consulting firm, we pride ourselves on our ability to meet the needs of our clients. As such, you may be required to travel, depending on the specific client responsibilities of your role. This position requires constant operation of a computer, various software programs and other electronic productivity tools. This position requires prolonged observation of a computer screen. Additionally, it requires regular participation in virtual meetings and trainings. Artisan participates in e-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires as part of our commitment to a compliant and secure workplace.

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