Job Information
Amazon Associate Solutions Architect in Vancouver, British Columbia
Description
Do you want to help us build new things and evangelize use of AWS with customers?
As an Associate Solutions Architect you will partner across AWS to help customers craft highly scalable, flexible and resilient cloud architectures that address customer business problems. As a trusted customer advocate, you will help organizations understand best practices around cloud-based solutions, and how to migrate existing workloads to the cloud. You will have the opportunity to help customers use AWS within their organizations ranging from new start-ups to large enterprise customers.
This position is part of AWS Tech U Program which is an accelerated career development program for those who want to advance both their technical and business skills. This is a unique opportunity for driven, self-starters to play a key role in a fast-growing business, and to deliver significant value to AWS customers of all sizes from nimble startups to global brands. The Program will provide you with training and work experience that aligns in the field of Technical Training. This unique program consists of a 6-month instructor lead, project-based learning curriculum followed by a 6-month On-the-Job Training (OJT) learning assignment. You will learn from top AWS subject matter experts and get paid while you train for an exciting career in the tech industry.
If this sounds exciting to you - come build the future with us!
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Vancouver, BC, CAN
Basic Qualifications
• Associate’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other related fields OR equivalent training and experience
• Experience with one of the following programming languages: Java, Python, Ruby, Node.js, C#, or C+• Experience with Networking fundamentals, Databases (Relational and/or NoSQL), Operating Systems (Unix, Linux, and/or Windows)
Preferred Qualifications
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions to both large and small audiences
• Experience implementing a cloud-based technology solution in a school project or while working for a company
• Experience with one or more of the following domains: Big Data, Analytics, Security, DevOps, Application Development, or Machine Learning
• Awareness of AWS or cloud computing
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.
The base salary for this position ranges from $75,600/year up to $126,200/year. Salary is based on a number of factors 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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.