Senior Solutions Architect, UK Public Sector

Job title:

Senior Solutions Architect, UK Public Sector

Company

Amazon

Job description

DESCRIPTIONAWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.Are you passionate about Research? Are you ready to advance the state-of-the-art by developing new methods and code for running research at scale on the AWS cloud?Our mission is to be the trusted advisors and thought leaders who enable our customers to succeed in their missions. We earn trust by listening to our customers, prioritising their needs, and delivering value so they can make well-informed decisions and create a better worldDo you like helping customers implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems? Would you like to do this using the latest cloud computing technologies? Do you have a knack for helping groups understand application architectures and integration approaches, and the consultative and leadership skills to launch a project on a trajectory to success?Are you familiar with security best practices for applications, servers, and networks? Do you want to be part of the business development team helping to establish Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a leading technology platform? Would you like to be part of a sales group, but have your opinion valued as a technical resource as part of planning and strategies?Amazon Web Services is seeking a highly motivated Solution Architect to support the UK RSE (Research Software Engineer) community. Cloud computing has the potential to help tackle some of the largest challenges in research and also to democratise access to the tools and compute. You will join a friendly and supportive Public Sector team, working together to bring the latest in cloud computing technologies to our customers, including: government agencies, state-owned companies, educational institutions, healthcare and non-profit organisations. Our Public Sector teams help customers build a deeper understanding of cloud technology and application architectures, so they can benefit from everything cloud technology has to offer.In this role you will help our customers:

• Accelerate the time to science.
• Reduce costs to increase the scale of computational experimentation.
• Support academics to deliver excellent science with greater speed, flexibility and security.
• Get the most out of the cloud at every stage of their technical journey.

Key job responsibilities
As AWS Solutions Architect, you will have ownership of the technical relationship with customers, making recommendations on security, cost, performance, reliability, operational efficiency and best-practice architectures.Internally, you will be an advocate acting on behalf of the customer to help drive continual improvements to AWS services, sharing their needs and wants to inform the roadmap of AWS features and services. You will also help shape the future of the Solutions Architecture organisation by helping to hire, coach and mentor others, and find opportunities to improve the way we work.In this role, your creativity will link technology to tangible solutions, with the opportunity to define and invent cloud-native reference architectures with the worldwide AWS Solutions Architect community.You will own or participate in the creation and sharing of best practices, technical content and new reference architectures (e.g. white papers, code samples, blog posts) and evangelise and educate about AWS technology (e.g. through workshops, user groups, meetups, public speaking, online videos or conferences).If you can educate AWS customers about the art of the possible, while imagining the impossible, come build the future with us.Please apply if you are passionate about the following:

• Providing strategic guidance to researchers and departments regarding research computing and software engineering.
• Developing a professional profile through activities including; organisation of conferences, hackathons and training events, creating example code, and membership and of national and international RSE events.
• Actively engaging with the academic community and research funders to identify opportunities for cloud based research and assist in the preparation of proposals for funding bodies.
• Collaborating with customers and partners to tackle challenges, implementation and the migration of research workloads into the AWS cloud.

A day in the life
Every day as a Solutions Architect is different. One day you could be building a Proof-of-Concept to show a customer the art of the possible, the next you could be writing content that helps our customers accelerate, the next coaching others on a technology you have expertise in. It’s a truly varied role, that allows you to play to your strengths.About the team
This role is for our Research customers within Regional Public Sector Team. Our team has continued to grow we’re delighted to have welcomed people from different backgrounds, bringing unique experiences to our team, and our customers. Our tenured Solutions Architects act as mentors, and share their vast knowledge and experience across our team. We’re all passionate about the impact we have every day on people across the UK, and we care deeply about our customers’ missions. We enjoy working together, in an environment that is supportive, inclusive and fun. We work hard, and respect that we all have responsibilities, and interests outside of work that we want to give our time and energy to. Our roles afford us the flexibility to be our best at work, and at home.

“Every day I appreciate the autonomy I have to deliver my role, the space I have to use my imagination and creativity, and the feeling that I am valued for the strengths I bring. I never under-estimate how fortunate I am to have the flexibility at AWS to do a great job, and spend time with my two children” – Holly Ellis, Director UK Public Sector Tech Team.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.Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating – that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS– Experience in IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries
– Experience within specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics).
– Experience in design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures
– Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clientsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– Experience in infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking
– Experience working with end user or developer communities
– Assist in the planning and preparation of research proposals.
– Working knowledge of HPC schedulers and distributed/parallel file systems, underlying IT systems, and the HPC development process
– Hands-on experience with a broad range of HPC ISV applicationsAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.

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Location

London

Job date

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:48:43 GMT

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