Job Description
We are seeking Principal Enterprise Architects to join our Strategic Customer Engagements (SCE) team to work on AWS’s most complex commercial pursuits.
The ideal candidate has experience in leading global technology strategies with enterprise companies, demonstrated experience in defining strategic technology initiatives, bringing together multiple solutions together to create a holistic solution.
You are a proven expert and thought-leader in complex business-IT transformations including platform modernization, enterprise systems, digital transformation, cloud deployment and migrations, transformational outsourcing, governance, software development, and enterprise architecture. You have a sales background that enables you to drive a pursuit engagement. You are a well-rounded and broad architect that is able to easily interact with builders, architects, and C-suite leadership.
Customers we engage with are looking to be disruptive and leaders in their markets and industries. You will advise them on how they can reimagine, re-invent and transform their business to create new business models and economic value, using modern digital technologies.
Key job responsibilities
• Work with senior customer leaders (CIO and CTO) to build a common vision and architecture based on the transformation strategy
• Engage in pursuits that span across multiple Amazon businesses
• Define end-to-end holistic outcome-based solution in collaboration with sales, strategy, and business development teams
• Ensure multiple solutions work together, align to enterprise architecture standards, leverage common solutions and services, and meet financial targets (cost and benefits)
• Serve as the AWS executive technical sponsor for the strategic transformation initiative
• Engage with system integrators, multiple ISVs and other partners and provide oversight
• Create board ready presentations articulating the transformation strategy, solution vision and value case
• Present the strategy and vision to the C-suite including CEOs, COO, CFO, CIO and CTO
• Partner closely with Sales Leadership teams and Field Sales organization
Partner with cross functional teams across Amazon and partners – legal, product, engineering, architecture, structuring, and professional services to help execute a winning pursuit
About the 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
• 10+ years of IT and/or Management Consulting Services, or 10+ years of progressive technology implementation experience
• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years in a technical leadership role e.g. CTO, Head of Technology, Engineering/Technology Director, General Manager, Principal Solutions Architect, Lead Architect/Engineer, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 10+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience engaging and influencing C-level executives, both business and technical
• Experience as an IT industry thought leader on relevant topics related to enterprise IT infrastructure
• Experience implementing AWS services in a variety of distributed computing environments
• Experience in leading complex, large-scale, IT, technical or engineering programs
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Francisco - 187,000.00 - 252,900.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Chicago - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, MI, Detroit - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, MN, Minneapolis - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, NC, Raleigh - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Dallas - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Houston - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
The ideal candidate has experience in leading global technology strategies with enterprise companies, demonstrated experience in defining strategic technology initiatives, bringing together multiple solutions together to create a holistic solution.
You are a proven expert and thought-leader in complex business-IT transformations including platform modernization, enterprise systems, digital transformation, cloud deployment and migrations, transformational outsourcing, governance, software development, and enterprise architecture. You have a sales background that enables you to drive a pursuit engagement. You are a well-rounded and broad architect that is able to easily interact with builders, architects, and C-suite leadership.
Customers we engage with are looking to be disruptive and leaders in their markets and industries. You will advise them on how they can reimagine, re-invent and transform their business to create new business models and economic value, using modern digital technologies.
Key job responsibilities
• Work with senior customer leaders (CIO and CTO) to build a common vision and architecture based on the transformation strategy
• Engage in pursuits that span across multiple Amazon businesses
• Define end-to-end holistic outcome-based solution in collaboration with sales, strategy, and business development teams
• Ensure multiple solutions work together, align to enterprise architecture standards, leverage common solutions and services, and meet financial targets (cost and benefits)
• Serve as the AWS executive technical sponsor for the strategic transformation initiative
• Engage with system integrators, multiple ISVs and other partners and provide oversight
• Create board ready presentations articulating the transformation strategy, solution vision and value case
• Present the strategy and vision to the C-suite including CEOs, COO, CFO, CIO and CTO
• Partner closely with Sales Leadership teams and Field Sales organization
Partner with cross functional teams across Amazon and partners – legal, product, engineering, architecture, structuring, and professional services to help execute a winning pursuit
About the 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
• 10+ years of IT and/or Management Consulting Services, or 10+ years of progressive technology implementation experience
• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years in a technical leadership role e.g. CTO, Head of Technology, Engineering/Technology Director, General Manager, Principal Solutions Architect, Lead Architect/Engineer, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 10+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience engaging and influencing C-level executives, both business and technical
• Experience as an IT industry thought leader on relevant topics related to enterprise IT infrastructure
• Experience implementing AWS services in a variety of distributed computing environments
• Experience in leading complex, large-scale, IT, technical or engineering programs
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Francisco - 187,000.00 - 252,900.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Chicago - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, MI, Detroit - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, MN, Minneapolis - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, NC, Raleigh - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Dallas - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Houston - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 170,000.00 - 230,000.00 USD annually
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Enterprise Architect, Strategic Customer Engagements position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
