Solutions Architect, Enterprise
Amazon, Dallas, TX, United States
AWS Canada drives adoption of the AWS cloud across Enterprise customers, enabling organizations to innovate, and transform their business. We are seeking a Solutions Architect to act as a trusted technical advisor, helping customers design and build scalable, secure, and innovative cloud solutions by working backward from their business challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Design scalable, secure cloud architectures to support migration, modernization, and the development of cloud-native and AI-driven solutions.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor and customer advocate, helping customers identify both opportunities and risks in their technical decisions while proactively anticipating their evolving needs.
Translate customer requirements into technical solutions and communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and business stakeholders.
Develop and deliver technical content such as workshops, prototypes, and presentations and speak at events to help customers evaluate and adopt new technologies.
Lead technical discussions, whiteboarding sessions, and proof‑of‑concept activities to guide customer decision‑making and drive innovation.
Contribute to organizational growth by providing product feedback to AWS engineering teams, participating in recruiting and interviewing, and mentoring teammates.
A Day in the Life Your day as a Solutions Architect blends customer engagement, technical design, and hands‑on building. You’ll meet with customers to understand their goals, design architectures to address their needs, and lead technical discussions to explore solutions. You build prototypes to help customers evaluate approaches, collaborate with account teams on next steps, or share best‑practice insights that accelerate adoption. Throughout the day you stay current with evolving technologies and continuously apply what you learn to help customers move forward with confidence.
About the Team AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service and unmatched technology. We dive deep to understand each customer’s unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success.
Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of experience in specific technology domain areas (e.g., software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics).
2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures.
Familiarity with modern architectures such as microservices, serverless, and event‑driven systems.
Strong technical foundation in cloud architecture, data, AI/ML, and software development.
3+ years of experience in solutions architecture, technical advisory, or a similar customer‑facing technical role.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud.
Experience working with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), including designing, building, and deploying production workloads.
Experience designing or implementing AI/ML solutions, including Generative AI and Agentic applications.
EEO Statement Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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.
Compensation The base salary range for this position is: 115,100.00 – 166,900.00 CAD annually. Salary is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well‑being.
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Key Responsibilities
Design scalable, secure cloud architectures to support migration, modernization, and the development of cloud-native and AI-driven solutions.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor and customer advocate, helping customers identify both opportunities and risks in their technical decisions while proactively anticipating their evolving needs.
Translate customer requirements into technical solutions and communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and business stakeholders.
Develop and deliver technical content such as workshops, prototypes, and presentations and speak at events to help customers evaluate and adopt new technologies.
Lead technical discussions, whiteboarding sessions, and proof‑of‑concept activities to guide customer decision‑making and drive innovation.
Contribute to organizational growth by providing product feedback to AWS engineering teams, participating in recruiting and interviewing, and mentoring teammates.
A Day in the Life Your day as a Solutions Architect blends customer engagement, technical design, and hands‑on building. You’ll meet with customers to understand their goals, design architectures to address their needs, and lead technical discussions to explore solutions. You build prototypes to help customers evaluate approaches, collaborate with account teams on next steps, or share best‑practice insights that accelerate adoption. Throughout the day you stay current with evolving technologies and continuously apply what you learn to help customers move forward with confidence.
About the Team AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service and unmatched technology. We dive deep to understand each customer’s unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success.
Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of experience in specific technology domain areas (e.g., software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics).
2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures.
Familiarity with modern architectures such as microservices, serverless, and event‑driven systems.
Strong technical foundation in cloud architecture, data, AI/ML, and software development.
3+ years of experience in solutions architecture, technical advisory, or a similar customer‑facing technical role.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud.
Experience working with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), including designing, building, and deploying production workloads.
Experience designing or implementing AI/ML solutions, including Generative AI and Agentic applications.
EEO Statement Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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.
Compensation The base salary range for this position is: 115,100.00 – 166,900.00 CAD annually. Salary is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well‑being.
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