AWS Solution Architect

At N-iX, our CTO Group is committed to driving innovation and delivering measurable business value through cutting-edge technologies. We specialize in designing scalable, cloud-native, and industry-relevant solutions. Join us to shape the future of cloud architecture and contribute to our global expansion.

As a AWS Solution Architect, you will lead architecture initiatives for strategic accounts, working closely with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders. This role is instrumental in supporting portfolio growth through presales, solution discovery, and cloud modernization engagements. You will play a critical role in shaping cloud strategies, delivering robust architectural solutions, and expanding our AWS capabilities across the enterprise landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead AWS-focused solution architecture activities across pre-sales, assessments, discoveries, and proposal development.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, including C-level executives, to understand business drivers and define cloud transformation goals.
• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures leveraging AWS services (e.g., ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.).
• Define target state architectures and migration roadmaps for legacy-to-cloud modernization.
• Respond to RFPs and RFIs with tailored AWS-based solutions and value propositions.
• Estimate costs and develop pricing strategies in partnership with finance and sales teams.
• Identify technical and operational risks; recommend mitigation plans.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on cloud best practices, DevOps adoption, and AWS service utilization.
• Contribute to project kick-offs, establish architectural governance, and ensure delivery alignment.
• Support N-iX service development by shaping AWS-related offerings, accelerators, and reusable assets.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years in software engineering or solution architecture roles, including:
• 2+ years of hands-on AWS architecture experience
• Track record of leading cloud assessments, discoveries, and pre-sales workshops.
• Proven ability to lead cloud migration or modernization initiatives for medium-to-large clients.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade cloud-native solutions.
• Proficiency in microservices design, API management, and event-driven architecture (e.g., Kafka, SNS/SQS).
• Strong grasp of cloud security, scalability, cost optimization, and governance patterns.
• Ability to clearly articulate cloud solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.
• English – Upper-Intermediate/Advanced.

Preferred Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solution Architect – Professional (strongly preferred)
• TOGAF, SAFe Architect, or SEI Software Architecture Professional
• Other cloud or emerging technology certifications are a plus