Worldwide Specialist Solutions Architect - Analytics, Messaging Services, Data & AI GTM

Shape the future of distributed systems by helping customers design resilient, scalable messaging architectures in the cloud. Turn complex integration challenges into elegant event-driven solutions that keep businesses moving at any scale.You'll work directly with customers navigating the world of asynchronous communication — whether they're decoupling microservices, building real-time notification platforms, or migrating from on-premises message brokers to the cloud. Your deep expertise in messaging patterns and protocols will help organizations choose the right tool for the job and architect solutions that are reliable, cost-effective, and built to grow.This isn't a generalist role. You'll be the go-to expert for Amazon SNS, Amazon SQS, Amazon MQ, and the broader messaging ecosystem — including open-source technologies like RabbitMQ, Apache ActiveMQ, and MQTT-based architectures. You'll guide customers through trade-offs between managed services and self-managed alternatives, helping them modernize legacy messaging infrastructure while maintaining the guarantees their applications depend on.You will be joining a team of specialists who obsess over helping customers solve real problems. We share knowledge freely, contribute to the broader technical community, and take pride in being the bridge between product teams and the field. If you enjoy going deep on a technology domain and making customers successful, this is the role for you.Key job responsibilities- Act as the primary technical advisor for messaging and event-driven architecture engagements across EMEA customers- Design and validate architectures using Amazon SNS, Amazon SQS, Amazon MQ, and related services (EventBridge, Kinesis) tailored to customer workloads- Guide customers migrating from on-premises message brokers (RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, IBM MQ, TIBCO) to AWS managed services- Develop reference architectures, patterns, and best practices for pub/sub, point-to-point, fan-out, and event-driven integration scenarios- Partner with AWS service teams to influence product roadmaps based on customer feedback and field observations (PFRs)- Create technical content — blog posts, workshops, re:Invent sessions, and whitepapers — that establishes thought leadership in the messaging space- Collaborate with account teams and other specialists to identify messaging-related opportunities and accelerate customer adoption- Engage with the open-source community and help customers understand when managed services vs. self-hosted solutions best fit their needsAbout the team### Diverse ExperiencesAmazon 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.### Why AWSAmazon 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.### Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.### Inclusive Team CultureHere 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 inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.### Mentorship and Career GrowthWe'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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with architecture or system engineering- Experience conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences- Experience as a technical specialist in customer-facing roles- Experience designing or operating messaging and event-driven systems in production environments (e.g., RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, ActiveMQ, Amazon SQS/SNS, or similar)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience implementing cloud services including migrations and modernization projects or equivalent- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems, or experience with interrupt service routines- Hands-on experience with Amazon MQ, Amazon SNS, Amazon SQS, and AWS EventBridge- Familiarity with messaging protocols (AMQP, MQTT, STOMP, JMS) and their trade-offs- Contributions to open-source messaging projects or technical community (blog posts, conference talks, workshops)Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.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 https://content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.