Aligned TG · 2 months ago
AWS Solutions Architect
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAligned Technology Group empowers organizations to harness the full potential of AWS cloud technologies, driving secure, scalable, and sustainable business outcomes. They are seeking an experienced AWS Solutions Architect to serve as a key technical advisor and trusted partner, helping clients envision and adopt AWS solutions that accelerate business outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead during pre-sales engagements, collaborating with account executives to understand client business objectives and design AWS-based solutions that deliver measurable value
Conduct technical discovery sessions to identify requirements, challenges, and success criteria for cloud transformation, modernization, and migration initiatives
Architect secure, scalable, and cost-optimized AWS solutions aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework and Aligned TG best practices
Deliver compelling technical presentations, demos, and proofs-of-concept to customers, effectively communicating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Partner with AWS account teams to co-sell and position Aligned TG’s consulting and managed services offerings
Translate business requirements into architectural blueprints and statements of work (SOWs) that guide delivery teams
Maintain deep expertise in AWS services, architectures, and emerging technologies to provide clients with thought leadership and future-state roadmaps
Support proposal development, pricing strategy, and RFP responses with accurate, high-quality technical content
Collaborate with delivery engineers to ensure smooth handoffs, alignment, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
Act as a trusted advisor to customers, continuously identifying opportunities to optimize, innovate, and expand AWS adoption
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in AWS cloud architecture, pre-sales engineering, or cloud consulting roles
Proven success supporting sales cycles, including technical discovery, solution design, and proposal development
Demonstrated ability to present to and engage effectively with senior business leaders, C-level executives, and technical teams
Strong knowledge of AWS compute, networking, storage, and database services, as well as modern architectures such as serverless, containers, and microservices
Experience developing architecture diagrams, cost estimates, and solution documentation using AWS tools and best practices
Hands-on familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform) and DevOps principles
Understanding of security, compliance, and governance in AWS environments
Deep proficiency in AWS solution design and architecture patterns across multiple workloads (migration, modernization, data analytics, application hosting)
Experience integrating third-party or hybrid cloud solutions into AWS environments
Ability to articulate business value around scalability, cost efficiency, and operational resilience
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate certification required
Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills for customer-facing engagements
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical solutions into measurable business outcomes
Collaborative mindset with proven ability to partner with sales, delivery, and vendor teams
High emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills across technical and executive stakeholders
Organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple engagements in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Customer-obsessed and passionate about solving complex challenges with creativity and innovation
Confident yet humble, embodying the 'Team AWSome' spirit of collaboration and respect
Results-driven, accountable, and dedicated to achieving both technical and business success for clients
Proactive learner who stays current with AWS innovations and evolving best practices
Preferred
Additional AWS certifications (Security Specialty, Advanced Networking, Data Analytics, or DevOps Engineer)
Experience in a partner-led AWS consulting or MSP organization
Background in application modernization, migration frameworks, or data platform architecture
Familiarity with sales tools (Salesforce, HubSpot) and pipeline management processes
Company
Aligned TG
Aligned Technology Group (Aligned TG) is an AWS Advanced Tier Consulting Partner specializing exclusively in AWS.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.32M2023-01-31Angel· $0.32M
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