Senior AWS Presales Solutions Architect

We are seeking an experienced AWS Presales Solutions Architect with a strong background in DevOps, Security and Application Modernisation to join a dynamic, multi-national, industry-leading Cloud IT Systems Integrator based in their Riyadh office. As AWS Presales Solutions Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing, scoping and selling brownfield cloud solutions that meet evolving customer needs. 
 
You will work directly with vendors and in-house teams to position cloud native development solutions to customers. The services will include app modernisation, re-platforming, integration works, and working with the big data, cyber security and digital teams to provide cloud native services along with their solutions. 
 
Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architecture solutions based on industry best practices and organisational requirements.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to integrate cloud infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and monitoring solutions for continuous deployment and delivery.
• Lead efforts to evangelise modernising legacy applications by migrating them to cloud-native architectures, leveraging containerisation, micro-services, and server-less technologies.
• Work with the cyber security teams to design modern application security solutions and APM on cloud.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, architects, and developers to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and document architecture decisions and solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and teams, promoting best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years recent experience as a Presales Solutions Architect, with a focus on designing and implementing AWS cloud solutions, including proficiency in cloud-native services, networking, and security.
• Strong background in DevOps practices, including automation, configuration management, and version control.
• Experience with application modernisation techniques, container orchestration, and serverless computing.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and familiarity with programming languages is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Candidates with existing relationships with vendors and customers in market is preferred.

 
If you are an experienced AWS Presales Solutions Architect, passionate about cloud Architecture, DevOps, and driving Digital Transformation then we’d love to hear from you.