Senior Solutions Architect, WWPS Migrations & Modernization

Amazon; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking an Oracle Migration Specialist Solutions Architect to lead the Oracle workload migration strategy on AWS, including ODB@AWS, RDS for Oracle, Aurora PostgreSQL, and lift‑and‑shift to EC2.

You’ll own the full database conversation from estate assessment to target‑state design. You will conduct rapid discovery of complex Oracle environments, synthesize performance data into actionable migration recommendations, deliver POCs, build TCO‑based business cases, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience in software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, or related areas.
• 3+ years of design or consulting in applications and infrastructures.
• 10+ years in IT development or implementation/consulting in software or Internet industries.

Responsibilities

• Assess Oracle estates and deliver migration architecture recommendations.
• Design target architectures across ODB@AWS, RDS for Oracle, Aurora PostgreSQL, and EC2.
• Build and present cost‑saving, TCO‑based business cases to counter licensing and retention tactics.
• Deliver technical workshops and executive sessions to accelerate deals.
• Collaborate with sales and services teams to translate opportunities into pipeline.

Skills

8+ years IT experience

3+ years design/implementation

10+ years IT dev/consulting

Job description

Senior Solutions Architect, WWPS Migrations & Modernization

Job ID: 10515436 | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Do you have deep expertise in Oracle database architectures and a passion for helping customers escape legacy licensing constraints? Would you like to combine that knowledge with the breadth of AWS to design compelling migration paths — whether that’s ODB@AWS, RDS for Oracle, Aurora PostgreSQL, or a lift-and-shift to EC2?

As an Oracle Migration Specialist Solutions Architect within the AWS Worldwide Public Sector team, you will serve as the go‑to technical authority on Oracle workload migrations. Operating as a specialist overlay alongside account Solutions Architects, Account Executives, and SI partners, you will own the full database conversation – from legacy Oracle estate assessment through target‑state architecture design on AWS.

You will conduct rapid discovery of complex Oracle environments (RAC, Data Guard, ASM, Exadata), synthesize AWR/ASH performance data into actionable migration recommendations, and deliver POCs and technical deep‑dives that prove performance, compatibility, and cost efficiency. You will build TCO‑based business cases that quantify savings versus Oracle’s commercial objections, counter competitive FUD with architectural proof points, and unblock stalled deals caused by licensing confusion, technical ambiguity, or executive hesitation.

This role requires equal credibility recommending ODB@AWS (Exadata within AWS data centres) or Aurora/RDS based on what is right for the customer. You will collaborate with Sales Specialists to qualify opportunities, shape multi‑year consumption forecasts, and drive closure. You are not a migration delivery engineer – you design the architecture and win the deal.

This position may require up to 30% travel.

Key job responsibilities

• Assessing complex Oracle estates and delivering actionable migration architecture recommendations tailored to workload profile, licensing posture, and business constraints
• Designing target‑state architectures across ODB@AWS, RDS for Oracle, Aurora PostgreSQL, and EC2 – including consolidation strategies (PDB/CDB multi‑tenancy, pod‑based density planning)
• Building and presenting TCO business cases that quantify cost savings and counter Oracle retention tactics (ULA traps, audit exposure, OCI positioning)
• Delivering technical workshops, immersion days, and executive architecture sessions to accelerate deal velocity
• Partnering with account teams, Professional Services, and SI partners to translate migration opportunities into pipeline and consumption forecasts
• Modeling projected consumption for Private Pricing Agreements (PPAs) and strategic commitments
• Mentoring and enabling field SA teams on Oracle migration positioning, licensing nuances, and competitive messaging

About the team

Diverse Experiences

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Work/Life Balance

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Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
• 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
• 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
• Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
• Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, San Francisco – 176,600.00 – 239,000.00 USD annually

USA, GA, Atlanta – 153,600.00 – 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, TN, Nashville – 145,900.00 – 197,400.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin – 153,600.00 – 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Dallas – 153,600.00 – 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Houston – 153,600.00 – 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington – 153,600.00 – 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle – 153,600.00 – 207,800.00 USD annually

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Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.