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Description
Are you passionate about building applications with NoSQL databases? Do you love helping customers select and use the right data technology for their application requirements? Do you want to be part of a team who helps build the future of databases at Amazon Web Services (AWS)? Come join us!
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for an experienced NoSQL Solutions Architect, who will be the subject matter expert for Amazon DynamoDB, a scalable and highly-available serverless NoSQL database. You will get a chance to work with some of the most prominent startups, as well as some of the largest enterprises, to help them architect scalable NoSQL solutions using Amazon DynamoDB. You will dive deep into customer challenges and work with AWS service teams to create solutions that solve customer needs.
Key job responsibilities

• Be the recognized authority for Amazon DynamoDB subject matter expertise across AWS.
• Collaborate with AWS field sales, pre-sales, training and support teams to help customers learn about and use Amazon DynamoDB.
• Provide definitive guidance for customers in choosing the right database services and approaches.
• Be a trusted collaborator for the Amazon DynamoDB service team as the voice of the customer for defining and prioritizing service features.
• Lead enablement by training Solution Architects, Professional Services Consultants, and Technical Account Managers.
• Capture and share best-practice knowledge with customers and the worldwide AWS solution architect community.
• Contribute to the AWS Database Blog, service documentation, and reference architectures.
• Present at industry events to educate customers and evangelize AWS and Amazon DynamoDB.
• Open to domestic and international travel up to 35%.

About The Team
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & 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.
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.
Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
• 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
• 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience, or Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
• Knowledge of software development tools and methodologies
• Experience managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership while working cross functionally across several teams
• Knowledge of cloud computing services/deployment architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working and communicating with multiple stakeholders, C-level executives and cross-functional teams
• Experience in Database like NoSQL, or experience in Hive/Spark/Hbase/Yarn and experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• 4+ years of communicating with and presenting to executive and senior audiences experience
• 4+ years of database (eg. SQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Kinesis) experience, or AWS Associate level certification

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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, IL, Chicago - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Dallas - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
Company
- Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Job ID: A10453785