Job Overview & Organization Mission

AWS Australia is hiring a Senior Solutions Architect in Sydney to guide ASX 100 enterprises through large-scale cloud migrations and modernization.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to join our Enterprise Cloud Migration practice in Sydney. You will serve as the trusted technical advisor to CIOs and Chief Architects of Australia’s largest companies, helping them migrate mission-critical workloads to AWS.

As a key member of the team at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Sydney, NSW, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Architect mass-migration: Architect mass-migration technical strategies for monolithic legacy applications moving to AWS.
• Conduct AWS: Conduct AWS Well-Architected Framework reviews, identifying resilience and cost optimization opportunities.
• Design modern: Design modern cloud architectures leveraging containers, serverless architectures, and managed databases.
• Deliver executive: Deliver executive briefings, whitepapers, and hands-on technical immersion days for customer engineers.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Amazon Web Services (AWS), candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• 7+ years experience in software architecture, enterprise IT infrastructure, or technical consulting.
• Active AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing multi-million dollar cloud migration initiatives.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$185,000 – AU$235,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Top-tier compensation $185,000 – $235,000 + Amazon restricted stock units (RSUs) + super.
• Iconic 2 Park Street Sydney CBD office with hybrid work policies.
• Unmatched learning, innovation culture, and global career opportunities at Amazon.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Amazon Web Services (AWS) careers gateway.