> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4548362-aws-cloud-native-solution-architect-associate-director](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4548362-aws-cloud-native-solution-architect-associate-director). 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). --- # AWS Cloud-Native Solution Architect Associate Director - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $163,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Data Transformation, HybridCloud, Containerization - **Published:** November 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F93330942EF34B56B1965BA515B8C1B1/job/ ## About the Role * Minimum 12 of years of experience and extensive knowledge of cloud industry trends, including public, private, and hybrid cloud platforms and technologies with specialization in AWS. * Minimum 10 of years of AWS systems engineering skills in support of estimating Application modernization, Data Modernization, containerization, and re-engineering solutions on AWS. * Minimum 8 of years of experience and a proven track record (wins) in architecting, solutioning, and selling AWS-centric transformation and migration solutions for leading global enterprises. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience) * AWS Solution Architect Associate Certification Professional Skills Requirements * Experience creating commercially compelling solutions and business cases. - Can't be basic requirement as this is not identifiable through resume review alone * Strong oral and written communication skills. Bonus points if you have: * AWS Solution Architect Professional, would be bonus/preferred * Understanding and experience of the challenges associated with managing the creation of end-to-end solutions balancing the objectives of both sales and delivery teams * Knowledge of operational and security challenges associated with taking a client on a journey to the Cloud utilizing an "As a Service" model. * Evidence of personal development relating to AWS. * Proven ability to build and lead outcome-driven teams. * Demonstrated commitment, teamwork, and collaboration in a professional setting. * Experience working with ecosystem partners and hyper scalers. * High energy level, focus, and ability to work well in demanding client environments. * Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. * Unquestionable professional integrity, credibility, and character. ## Description You are:A motivated, driven AWS Cloud-Native Solution Architect with experience shaping both the approach to implementation and estimating the effort to deliver desired outcomes with AWS technologies for clients. You enjoy using your AWS Cloud-Native development experience to create and estimate the effort to deliver innovative, cutting-edge solutions. Driven by curiosity, you explore how new technologies can be applied to solve challenging business problems. You thrive in a collaborative, creative, and productive team environment where ideas are freely exchanged, and innovative concepts evolve into practical solutions. The work: * Specialized Technical Sales for solutions utilizing AWS technologies. * Drive full end-to-end Technical Solutioning and effort estimation from sales origination and initial client conversations, through discovery, design, and transitioning a signed SOW to delivery teams. * Develop compelling proposals, deliver client-facing presentations, response documents, and business cases which resonate with senior client stakeholders and deliver value. * Lead solution planning teams, including multiple solution architects, subject matter experts, and delivery experts to shape deals that balance winnability and deliverability. * Collaborate on a strategic and tactical level with our strategic partner AWS. Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements., Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.