> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1239633-senior-solutions-architect-defense-tech-isv-partners](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1239633-senior-solutions-architect-defense-tech-isv-partners). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Solutions Architect, Defense Tech ISV Partners - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $153,600.0 - $207,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Architectural Patterns, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Systems, Cloud Services, SAS (Software), Software Engineering, IT Architecture, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/622D54FB7A69442DB68A52D0475FC94D/job/ ## About the Role * 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience * 4+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience * 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience * Experience in GenAI deployments Preferred Qualifications * 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience * Experience working with end user or developer communities * Knowledge of AWS services, customer base, and industry verticals * Experience in the Defense sector ## Description Solutions Architects guide AWS customers and partners in complex cloud deployments that drive mission outcomes. You will work with our most strategic Defense Technology partners-where workload performance matters, delivery timelines are important, and requirements evolve constantly. You'll map their technical challenges, structure delivery approaches, and help them ship solutions fast. This includes scoping, sequencing, and architecting full-stack cloud solutions that create measurable mission value, while driving clarity across internal AWS teams and external agency stakeholders. You will work directly with senior technology and business leaders as their technical thought partner, guiding cloud adoption, maximizing mission impact, and ensuring successful deployments at scale. Along the way, you'll identify reusable architectural patterns, codify best practices, and share field signal that influences AWS's product and service roadmap. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen, You will work on the Public Sector Partners team, where you will own the technical relationship with Defense Tech partners adopting AWS-from first whiteboard session to production at scale. You'll design cloud architectures that solve real mission problems, help partners ship GenAI and data solutions using the full breadth of AWS, and ensure every engagement lands with measurable impact. Specifically, you will: * Guide our partners in designing and creating complex, multi-service workloads on AWS, driving end-to-end, strategic technical value for public sector customers * Lead engagement and relationship building with our partners' technical executives (C-level) and working-level engineering teams * Look around corners for our partners, understand their business context and technical requirements, guide their architectures, and build proofs-of-concept * Serve as our partners' technical thought leader on security, GenAI, analytics, and modernization. * Maintain and grow your technical skills and knowledge of industry trends * Develop and deliver blogs, whitepapers, and reference architectures specific to Defense Tech partners on AWS * Mentor junior SAs and codify best practices into reusable patterns for the broader SA community * Identify and drive product feature requests based on customer feedback to influence AWS service roadmap * Travel about 30% of the time ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)