AWS Senior Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales SME

As the AWS Senior Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales SME, and Tech Lead, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and managing the foundational infrastructure on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. This role requires expertise in AWS architecture, pre-sales technical proposal development, and service delivery across various domains, including AWS Infrastructure, Enterprise Application Hosting, Migrations, Managed Services, Technical Support, and Security.

You will lead a team of skilled professionals, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of cloud-based infrastructures while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support technological growth and innovation.

During project delivery, you will oversee technical teams, ensuring alignment with AWS standards and best practices to drive successful project execution.

Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• AWS certifications such as:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
  • AWS Certified Security/Networking Specialty (or equivalent).

Experience & Technical Skills

• 15+ years of relevant experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure design, and technical leadership.
• Extensive experience in AWS infrastructure design, deployment, and management.
• Strong understanding of on-premises data centers, cloud architecture principles, and infrastructure best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform.
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong background in security, compliance, and AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Experience with cloud cost optimization, performance tuning, and scalability strategies.
• Pre-sales experience with a strong understanding of proposal development and client engagement.
• Experience in technical support, training, and capacity building.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Leadership experience in mentoring and guiding teams of infrastructure professionals.

Responsibilities

1. Solution Architecture & Design

• Design and implement enterprise-grade cloud-based solutions on AWS.
• Create technical proposals, architecture diagrams, and high/low-level designs.
• Ensure alignment with AWS Well-Architected Framework, security, and compliance standards.
• Optimize AWS solutions for cost efficiency, scalability, and performance.

2. Technical Leadership & Team Management

• Lead a team of solution architects and cloud engineers.
• Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and best practice recommendations.
• Stay updated with AWS advancements and ensure team adoption of latest AWS services and tools.

3. Customer Engagement & Pre-Sales Support

• Work with clients to understand business requirements and translate them into AWS solutions.
• Conduct technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept (PoC) sessions.
• Support sales teams by preparing and delivering technical proposals and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Position AWS solutions effectively against competitors in cloud architecture and migration.

4. Project Delivery & Implementation

• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and management of AWS resources.
• Ensure adherence to AWS security best practices, compliance frameworks, and governance policies.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation/Terraform for automation.
• Drive DevOps adoption and streamline operational processes.

5. Security, Compliance & Risk Management

• Implement security best practices across AWS infrastructure.
• Conduct security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity planning for AWS workloads.

6. Cost Optimization & Performance Tuning

• Monitor AWS usage and optimize resources to reduce operational costs.
• Implement best practices to enhance performance and scalability.
• Conduct periodic architecture reviews to improve system efficiency.

7. Knowledge Sharing & Training

• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and technical knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Encourage team members to pursue AWS certifications and skill enhancement.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, SOPs, and best practices guides.

8. Vendor & Partner Collaboration

• Establish and manage relationships with AWS representatives and technology partners.
• Stay updated on AWS product roadmaps and upcoming feature releases.