Sr Solutions Architect, BDT

Amazon Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Solutions Architect within the Business Data Technologies organization to bridge data platform developers and internal teams transforming data usage. You will guide large-scale migrations, craft architecture patterns, and deliver clear technical guidance across audiences.

You will build relationships with internal customers, provide migration support from legacy platforms, and advocate best practices for data lake technologies, shaping long-term outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture reviews and provide guidance for large-scale data systems.
• Define and validate requirements with internal teams for complex data platform needs.
• Deliver clear technical communications and reusable architecture content.
• Drive root cause analysis and partner with product/engineering to fix systemic issues.
• Build trusted advisor relationships and assist migration from legacy platforms.

Skills

Cloud computing

Design/consulting

Communication

AWS knowledge

Tools

AWS services

Data & analytics

Job description

Job ID: 10556400 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Are you passionate about solving complex technical challenges at the intersection of innovation and impact? Join Amazon's Business Data Technologies (BDT) organization as a Solutions Architect, where you'll serve as the critical technical bridge between the teams building Amazon's data platform and the internal teams transforming how they leverage it. In this role, you'll apply your expertise in large-scale data systems architecture and cross-functional technical communication to guide internal customers through their most challenging data initiatives.

Key job responsibilities

Lead architecture reviews and provide technical guidance for large-scale data systems, evaluating design choices, identifying scalability bottlenecks, security considerations, and performance optimization opportunities while ensuring solutions are extensible and aligned with best practices. Define and validate technical and business requirements for interconnected, complex systems by working closely with internal Amazon teams to understand their data platform needs and architect solutions that address both immediate challenges and long-term business outcomes. Deliver clear, compelling written technical communication that resonates across multiple audiences simultaneously, creating reusable content such as architecture patterns, onboarding documentation, and technical guidance that educates teams on data platform capabilities and best practices. Drive root cause analysis of recurring friction points identified through consultation patterns, aggregating evidence across customer interactions to identify systemic issues and partner with product and engineering teams to translate feedback into actionable improvements. Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with key internal customers, providing ongoing architecture guidance, migration support from legacy platforms, and strategic counsel that helps teams achieve their goals with Amazon's data lake technologies

A day in the life

Your day begins by triaging consultation requests that arrive through the team's ticket intake system, where you'll be assigned to new architecture challenges through round-robin distribution. You'll dive deep into a team's data architecture, reviewing their requirements for a large-scale migration off a legacy platform, and crafting recommendations that balance immediate needs with long-term scalability. Between consultations, you’ll check in with established customers you've built relationships with, helping them navigate obstacles in their ongoing data lake initiatives and celebrating wins as they achieve key milestones with your guidance.

About the team

You'll join a tight-knit team of four Solutions Architects who serve as the technical connective tissue between Amazon's data platform builders and the diverse internal teams who depend on it. The team's mission is clear: accelerate data platform adoption across Amazon by providing architecture guidance, onboarding support, and expert migration assistance. This team thrives on collaboration and knowledge sharing, working together to identify patterns across consultations and continuously improving how Amazon teams leverage data infrastructure. You’ll be part of a culture that values technical depth, clear communication, and the satisfaction of removing blockers that help internal customers succeed with their most critical data initiatives.

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

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.

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
• Experience working with or having knowledge of cloud computing and existing cloud technologies
• Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
• Experience working with end user or developer communities
• Knowledge of AWS services, market segments, customer base and industry verticals
• Knowledge of cloud architecture
• Experience architecting/operating solutions built on AWS, or experience implementing a cloud-based technology solution
• Experience establishing credibility quickly with senior level executives across organizations

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 .

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