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 Keyspaces (for Apache Cassandra), a scalable and highly-available serverless NoSQL database, compatible with Apache Cassandra. 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 Keyspaces. 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 Keyspaces subject matter expertise across AWS.

• Collaborate with AWS field sales, pre­-sales, training and support teams to help customers learn about and use Amazon Keyspaces.

• Provide definitive guidance for customers in choosing the right database services and approaches.

• Be a trusted collaborator for the Amazon Keyspaces 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 Keyspaces.

• Open to domestic and international travel up to 35%.

Position can work out of SEA, PDX, SFO, SJC, LAX, AUS, ORD, JFK, BOS, ATL and other US locations available. Will relocate from domestic US locations.

About the team

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.

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.

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.

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.

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.

Basic Qualifications

• • 5+ years design and implementation experience with NoSQL technologies such as Apache Cassandra, DynamoDB, and MongoDB, including NoSQL data modeling.
• • 3+ years software architecture and development experience using languages such as Java, Python, Go, and Node.js.
• • A degree in computer science, software engineering, or mathematics or 10 years equivalent work experience.
• • Working knowledge of modern software development practices such as agile methodologies and DevOps.
• • Demonstrated effectiveness working across multiple business units to achieve results.
• • An understanding of cloud computing deployment models as they relate to databases and analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Experience communicating effectively across internal and external organizations, for complex mission-critical solutions.
• • Deep knowledge of and experience with Apache Cassandra.
• • Professional experience influencing and building mind-share convincingly with a varied audience.
• • Professional experience speaking publicly to large audiences.
• • Hands-on experience with AWS services related to databases highly desirable, particularly Amazon Aurora, AWS Lambda, Amazon Elasticache, Amazon Elasticsearch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Amazon EC2 Container Service, Amazon Kinesis, etc.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.