Solutions Architect - Private Equity

Overview AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and consistent support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow. As a Solutions Architect on the Private Equity team at AWS, you will provide customers with M&A advice using AWS' unique technical perspective, including due diligence and decision support for Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies. The ideal candidate will be able to perform objective analysis of complex IT workloads, including legacy systems, and create high-quality written reports. Responsibilities Analyze business problems and help PE clients understand the strengths and weaknesses of their acquisition targets Be objective and act in the best interests of the client Help companies develop and implement computer systems and information technology (IT) solutions Recommend industry-relevant solutions that enable organizations to leverage technology and create value Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities, including legacy and data center technology, and professional knowledge Establish technical credibility (personally or with the broader technical team), and drive discussions with CTOs, CIOs, Chief Architects, Senior Developers, and M&A Deal Teams from customers and partners across the PE segment Scope customer engagements, with attention to clear and well-defined objectives and success criteria Provide technical & architectural guidance to PE firms and their portfolio of investments and help develop cost optimization strategies Work closely with Private Equity Firms and their portfolio companies to ensure they have the technical resources required to be successful using AWS services Build rapport with Executives at both the Private Equity firm and their companies, leveraging your understanding of enterprise architecture, mergers and acquisitions, migration, cost optimization of IT infrastructure, and other key technologies (Cloud, software development, open-source software tools, infrastructure management, migrations, etc.) Support the wider AWS customer base with specialized workshops and training sessions About The Team Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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. Benefits & Culture Why AWS? 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. Inclusive Team Culture: AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. 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Basic Qualifications 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience 4+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience 4+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience Preferred Qualifications Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud Experience working with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $204,300/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Legal - Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Job ID: A3072245 Company - Amazon Web Services, Inc. Note: This refined description preserves the core responsibilities and qualifications, removes extraneous posting language, and formats content with allowed tags and clearer sections. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-30