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Key Highlights
- Headquartered in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
- Over 1.5 million employees worldwide
- Leading cloud services through Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Acquired Whole Foods, Twitch, and Ring
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Overview
Amazon is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to partner with major financial services companies and drive the adoption of AWS services. You'll leverage your technical expertise and interpersonal skills to craft scalable cloud architectures. This role requires a strong background in technology sales or consulting.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a unique blend of technical depth and strong interpersonal skills, with a proven track record in software, technology sales, or consulting. You are self-motivated and can connect technology with measurable business value, which is critical for a Principal Solutions Architect. You thrive in ambiguous environments and can operate independently, tackling complex challenges with strategic thinking. Your experience includes working with large financial services companies, helping them understand best practices around advanced cloud-based solutions. You are adept at driving revenue growth and building mindshare within enterprise customers.
Desirable
Experience with AWS services and cloud architecture is highly desirable. Familiarity with financial services and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels will set you apart. You should also have a strategic mindset, capable of decomposing complex challenges into elegant solutions that align with business objectives.
What you'll do
In this role, you will partner with some of the world's largest financial services companies to craft highly scalable, flexible, and resilient cloud architectures. You will collaborate with AWS Sales and various AWS teams to address customer business problems and accelerate the adoption of AWS services. As a trusted customer advocate, you will guide organizations in migrating existing workloads to the cloud and implementing best practices. You will have the opportunity to shape and execute strategies that enhance AWS's presence within enterprise customers, driving significant revenue growth across a select group of systemically important global financial services clients. Your role will involve owning program-level technical strategy across multiple lines of business, ensuring that solutions are not only effective but also aligned with customer needs.
What we offer
Amazon offers a competitive compensation package that includes equity, sign-on payments, and a comprehensive range of medical, financial, and other benefits. You will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, working in an environment that encourages professional growth and development. This position will remain posted until filled, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in shaping the future of cloud computing and making a significant impact in the financial services industry.
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