About the Role
Amazon is a company of builders, pioneers, and innovators dedicated to making bold bets on behalf of our customers across Sub-Saharan Africa. We are currently seeking a visionary Solutions Architect, SSA (Job ID: 10491398) to join our growing engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will empower organizations to accelerate their digital transformation by designing robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructures. If you are passionate about solving complex technical challenges and driving cloud adoption at scale, we invite you to build the future with us.
Key Responsibilities- Cloud Architecture Design: Build comprehensive blueprints for multi-tier applications utilizing core AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, and VPC.
- Well-Architected Framework Alignment: Ensure all proposed solutions strictly adhere to the six fundamental AWS pillars: Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Cost Optimization, and Sustainability.
- Client Consultation: Partner directly with key enterprise stakeholders to align cloud infrastructure strategies with long-term business growth objectives.
- Migration Strategy: Design, architect, and lead execution paths to successfully transition obsolete legacy systems into modern, agile cloud ecosystems.
- Security and Compliance Management: Implement rigorous structural governance utilizing least-privilege IAM policies, robust data encryption, and secure network boundaries.
- Demonstrated professional experience working with at least one of the following modern programming languages: Python, Ruby, Node.js, C#, or C++.
- Deep technical expertise in at least two of the following core domains: networking fundamentals, cybersecurity, storage solutions, relational or NoSQL databases, and operating systems (Unix, Linux, or Windows).
- Proven track record of designing and deploying distributed cloud applications at enterprise scale.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
- Competitive compensation package with comprehensive medical and health benefits.
- Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and AWS certifications.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking work environment with global impact.
- Flexible working arrangements supporting a healthy work-life integration.