FAQs
What is the primary role of a Solutions Architect in the Tech Acceleration Solutions (TAS) team at AWS?
The primary role of a Solutions Architect in the TAS team is to partner with customers and AWS Tech Builders to design and build scalable, flexible, and resilient cloud architectures and solutions. They focus on helping customers accelerate their adoption of AWS cloud services with minimal effort.
What are some key responsibilities of a Solutions Architect in this position?
Key responsibilities include collaborating with internal stakeholders and AWS field staff, designing and implementing solutions, engaging in software development and testing, creating customer-facing artifacts (such as proofs of concept and blog posts), participating in knowledge-sharing activities, and fostering team cohesion through social events and retrospectives.
What qualifications are required for this Solutions Architect position?
Required qualifications include at least 2 years of design, implementation, or consulting experience in applications and infrastructures; 4+ years of experience in specific technology domains (such as software development, cloud computing, or systems engineering); and 10+ years of overall IT development or consulting experience in the software or Internet industries.
Are there any preferred qualifications for this role?
Yes, preferred qualifications include experience in software development or Internet-related industries, experience in migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud, and hands-on experience with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective.
What type of tools and content will a Solutions Architect be involved in creating?
A Solutions Architect will work on building new tools, enablement content, and customer-facing artifacts, including AWS solutions, blog posts, and proofs of concept aimed at improving productivity and supporting customer engagement.
How does the Solutions Architect team encourage knowledge sharing and team cohesion?
The team fosters knowledge sharing through regular "show and tell" activities and internal/external presentations about areas of expertise. Additionally, they hold social events and team retrospectives, emphasizing the importance of team cohesion for overall success.
What is the expected mix of activities for a Solutions Architect in this role?
The expected mix of activities includes solutions design and engineering, software development, testing, documentation, customer presentations, demos, and providing support for implemented solutions.
How important is customer feedback in the Solutions Architect's role?
Customer feedback is crucial as Solutions Architects continuously seek out the voice of the customer to guide their prioritization and assess their effectiveness in delivering innovative solutions.