Solutions Architect, SSA
Amazon · Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Software Development · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Solutions Architect translates complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures using AWS services. They partner with stakeholders to align infrastructure with growth and lead migration strategies for legacy systems.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have experience with at least one programming language such as Python, Ruby, or C++ and proficiency in two or more technical areas like networking, security, or databases. A background in cloud architecture, systems design, or software development is preferred.
Full description
An AWS Solutions Architect (SA) translates complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. They bridge the gap between business leaders and technical engineering teams
Key job responsibilities Cloud Architecture Design: Build blueprints for multi-tier applications using core services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and VPC.Well-Architected Framework Alignment: Ensure solutions meet the six fundamental AWS pillars: Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Cost Optimization, and Sustainability.Client Consultation: Partner directly with stakeholders to align cloud infrastructure with long-term company growth.Migration Strategy: Design and lead execution paths to migrate obsolete legacy systems into modern cloud ecosystems.Security & Compliance Management: Implement structural governance using least-privilege IAM, data encryption, and network boundaries.
Basic Qualifications: - Experience with one of the following programming languages: Python, Ruby, Node.js, C#, or C++ - Experience with two or more of the following: networking fundamentals, security, storage or databases (relational or NoSQL), operating systems (Unix, Linux, or Windows)
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience implementing a cloud-based technology solution - Experience in any of the following: Cloud Architecture, Systems Design, Software Development, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Engineering or DevOps
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