Senior Data Platform Architect & Transformation Lead

Amazon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Solutions Architect within the Business Data Technologies organization in Detroit, MI. You will bridge data platform builders with internal customers, guiding migrations and modernizing legacy systems to unlock business value.

You will lead architecture reviews, translate complex concepts for diverse audiences, and drive improvements across consultation patterns while maintaining strong executive-level credibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics.
• 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures.
• 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries.
• Experience with cloud computing and cloud technologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture reviews for large-scale data systems, evaluating design choices and performance optimization.
• Define and validate technical and business requirements for interconnected systems with internal teams.
• Deliver clear, targeted technical communication and reusable architecture content for diverse audiences.
• Drive root cause analysis of friction points and translate feedback into actionable improvements.
• Build trusted advisor relationships and provide migration guidance from legacy platforms.

Skills

Cloud computing

Data & analytics

Software development

Systems engineering

Infrastructure

Security

Networking

Effective communication

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Solutions Architect within the Business Data Technologies organization in Detroit, MI. You will bridge data platform builders with internal customers, guiding migrations and modernizing legacy systems to unlock business value.

You will lead architecture reviews, translate complex concepts for diverse audiences, and drive improvements across consultation patterns while maintaining strong executive-level credibility.