Senior Solutions Architect

About the Role

The role entails a high level of technical expertise, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be working with customers to understand their business requirements, designing and implementing solutions, and providing training and support to ensure a smooth transition. Your ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders will be essential in this role.

Automat-it is committed to fostering a workplace that promotes equal opportunities for all, and believes that a diverse workforce is crucial to its success. The company offers a range of benefits, including professional training and certifications, international work environment, and referral programs.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and implement customized AWS solutions for global startup customers
• Work directly with customers to understand their business requirements and provide tailored solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including account executives and other engineers
• Provide training and support to customers to ensure a smooth transition
• Conduct Well-Architected reviews and SoW to ensure solutions are designed and developed according to best practices
• Research and analyze current solutions and initiate improvement plans
• Participate in public speaking engagements, such as workshops, conferences, and webinars
• Travel frequently, both locally and internationally, to meet with customers and partners
• Share knowledge with customers and the cloud community through various channels

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in an AWS environment, including implementation, migration, and maintenance
• 2+ years of experience in technical customer-facing roles, such as Customer Engineering, SRE, Cloud Architect, or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in an IT environment, including hands-on experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD, and DevOps tools
• Proven experience in a production environment, developing software with either Python, Go, Java, or equivalents
• In-depth knowledge of AWS's main services, with an emphasis on Kubernetes and Containers
• Certified AWS Solutions Architect - Associate, or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and German

Nice to Have

• Experience with FinOps, Kubernetes, and Containers
• Knowledge of Information Security best practices
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools
• Certified AWS Solutions Architect Professional, or a specialty certification

Benefits and Perks

• Professional training and certifications covered by the company
• International work environment
• Referral program with bonuses
• Company events and social gatherings
• English classes
• Soft skills training
• Country-specific benefits will be discussed during the hiring process
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Access to the latest technologies and tools
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and technologies

• Highlight your experience with AWS and Excel in your application, and be prepared to provide specific examples of how you have used these tools in previous roles.
• Showcase your ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders, and provide examples of how you have done this in the past.
• Be prepared to talk about your experience working with customers, and how you have provided tailored solutions to meet their unique needs.
• Research Automat-it and its customers, and be prepared to ask informed questions during the interview process.
• Consider creating a portfolio of your work, including examples of your solutions and any relevant certifications or training.
• Be prepared to negotiate your salary, and do your research on the market rate for this role.