Senior Solutions Architect, Media & Entertainment

$138,200 - $239,000/Yr

Amazon - Santa Monica, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Monica, CA

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect team is dedicated to partnering with customers to design and build scalable, flexible, and resilient cloud architectures and solutions. As a Solutions Architect, you will serve as a trusted customer advocate, helping organizations understand best practices for advanced cloud-based solutions and providing strategic advice on migrating existing workloads to the cloud. Your role will involve driving successful business outcomes across a diverse set of enterprise customers, fueled by your passion for educating, training, designing, and building cloud solutions. In this position, you will have the opportunity to shape and execute strategies that promote deep adoption and broad use of AWS services within your enterprise customers. This will involve mobilizing resources within AWS and collaborating with our extensive partner network to ensure that customers achieve their desired outcomes. You will be part of a team that emphasizes work-life harmony, allowing for flexible work hours and the possibility of remote work, while also encouraging autonomy in how you approach your work. Mentorship and career growth are key components of the AWS culture. You will work alongside a talented team of Solutions Architects and managers who will challenge your technical abilities and support your professional development. AWS fosters a collaborative environment where innovative ideas can flourish, and you will have access to numerous resources to help accelerate your career. AWS is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse culture. The company has established ten employee-led affinity groups that reach over 40,000 employees globally, promoting a culture of inclusion and diversity. Regular learning experiences, such as the Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, are part of AWS's commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. The company’s 16 Leadership Principles encourage team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn continuously, and build trust within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to design and build scalable cloud architectures and solutions.
• Advise organizations on best practices for migrating workloads to the cloud.
• Drive successful business outcomes for enterprise customers through education and training.
• Shape and execute strategies for deep adoption of AWS services within enterprise customers.
• Mobilize resources within AWS and collaborate with partners to address customer needs.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in technology domains such as software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, or data & analytics.
• 3+ years of experience in design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures.
• 10+ years of experience in IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience architecting or deploying Cloud/Virtualization solutions in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of software development tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with AWS services, market segments, customer base, and industry verticals.
• Strong communication skills across internal and external organizations.
• Experience in the Media and Entertainment industry.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits packages.
• Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.