Experienced Principal Solutions Architect – Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems Expertise for Amazon Web Services (AWS) in New York, USA

Introduction to Amazon and the Role

Amazon, a leader in the technology industry, is seeking an experienced and skilled Principal Solutions Architect to join its thriving team in New York, USA. As a Principal Solutions Architect, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative community that is driving the adoption of cloud computing and distributed systems for some of the world's most prestigious organizations, including the United Nations. This is a 100% remote, full-time position that offers a competitive salary of $27 per hour, providing you with the flexibility and autonomy to work from anywhere.

Job Overview

In this critical role, you will be responsible for supporting key UN agencies in their mission to accelerate and scale development, reduce costs, drive efficiency, and leverage cloud technology to achieve their goals. Your expertise in cloud computing, distributed systems, and software development will be essential in helping these organizations to overcome complex technical challenges and achieve their objectives. You will be working closely with business leaders, technologists, engineers, and experts to identify and address their needs, providing guidance and support to help them navigate the latest advancements in cloud technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the technical relationship with clients and serve as their trusted advisor, providing expert guidance and support to help them achieve their goals.
• Educate clients and partners on the latest AWS innovations and design patterns, helping them to stay ahead of the curve and leverage the latest technologies to drive business success.
• Engage with business leaders, technologists, engineers, and experts at UN clients to help them solve problems and gain insights using the latest advancements and techniques.
• Assist clients in envisioning the art of the possible, accelerating their projects, and recommending best-practice models that align with their business outcomes.
• Participate in and lead deep-dive education and technology design activities to create world-class, Well-Architected solutions for UN agencies and the AWS partners who work with them.
• Advocate on behalf of the client to drive continuous improvements to the AWS platform and influence the product roadmap.
• Support other members of the account team and help bid teams review technical responses to proposals.
• Collaborate and support broader AWS teams, Professional Services, and AWS Partners to deliver maximum value to clients.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Experience with cloud design, systems architecture, software development, infrastructure engineering, data engineering, or DevOps.
• An demonstrated ability to think about business, product, and technical solutions.
• The ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations, and remote teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with business-fluent English, to be able to work with discussions in a client organization, as well as the technical foundation that enables you to easily collaborate with and provide guidance to clients working in a functional role.
• A passion for designing and building cloud computing systems for some of the world's most prestigious organizations, including the UN, to accelerate and scale development, reduce costs, and drive efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

While not essential, the following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Experience architecting highly available, scalable, fault-tolerant systems that utilize load balancing, horizontal/vertical scaling.
• Working knowledge of multiple technology areas, such as distributed web-scale web or mobile applications, Serverless, Big Data, analytics, AI, enterprise workloads (SAP, VMware, Windows, etc.), high-performance databases (SQL and/or NoSQL), complex networking implementations, highly secure environments, etc.
• Working knowledge of cloud-native architectures; AWS certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional) or equivalent certifications.
• A strong grasp of Security and Compliance principles and practices.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon, you will have access to a wide range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including:

• Professional development and training programs to help you build your skills and expertise in cloud computing and distributed systems.
• Opportunities to work with some of the world's most prestigious organizations, including the UN, and to contribute to their mission to drive positive change and improve people's lives.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and experimentation.
• A strong focus on work-life balance, with flexible working hours and remote work options to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At Amazon, we are committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and supportive of all employees. We believe in fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning, and we are dedicated to helping our employees grow and develop their skills and careers. Our company culture is built around a set of core values, including customer obsession, ownership, inventiveness, and frugality, and we are looking for individuals who share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• A salary of $27 per hour, paid bi-weekly.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.
• A flexible work environment, with remote work options and flexible working hours.
• Access to a wide range of training and development programs, including professional development and certification programs.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities to work with some of the world's most prestigious organizations.

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon, you will have the chance to work with some of the world's most prestigious organizations, to contribute to their mission to drive positive change, and to build your skills and expertise in cloud computing and distributed systems. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team and to help shape the future of cloud computing. Apply now!