We're looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join our startup team, bringing deep Database expertise to startups across EMEA.
This role combines technical depth with customer obsession and strategic insight to help startups innovate and scale using AWS technologies. You'll partner with a Specialist BD to develop and execute strategies that drive AWS adoption in the Database space, contribute as an advisor to startups, work strategically with internal teams, and help lead our Database Community of Practice.
Your responsibilities include designing and leading technical workshops, creating proof-of-concept programs, developing industry-specific solutions, and building migration accelerators for startups. You'll also gather startup feedback to influence AWS service development and represent AWS at startup events.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Serve as the primary technical expert for AWS Database technologies, advising startup customers on architecting scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
2. Partner with account teams to support priority opportunities and customers.
3. Contribute to the Database Community of Practice, enabling the SA community and supporting go-to-market activities.
4. Gather startup feedback to influence product development.
5. Develop and deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions.
6. Create reference architectures, whitepapers, and blog posts to showcase best practices.
7. Represent AWS at startup-focused events and conferences.
8. Stay updated on Database technologies and share knowledge with the team.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
* Hands-on experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS.
* Deep expertise in relational databases, especially PostgreSQL; knowledge of other database types is a plus.
* Experience with startups or high-growth environments.
* Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Experience with open-source technologies used in startups.
* Proven project delivery and customer engagement skills.
* Extensive AWS experience, including architecture design.
* Experience founding or working in startups.
* Knowledge of startup funding, scaling, and time-to-market challenges.
* Public speaking experience in technical contexts.
* Participation in tech communities or technical content authorship.
* AWS certifications related to Databases.
This position is part of the Amazon Specialist and Partner Organization (ASP). We are committed to diversity and inclusion, making decisions based on experience and skills. We value your passion for innovation and building.
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Join AWS to work with innovative startups, leverage cloud technology, and grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment.
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