Database Specialist Solutions Architect, SLG​/EDU Specialist SA

Job Description

Do you want to help public sector organizations transform their most critical data workloads in the cloud? AWS is seeking a database specialist Solutions Architect to serve as a trusted technical advisor to State & Local Government, Education, and emerging technology customers embarking on complex database migration and modernization journeys. In this role, you'll combine deep technical expertise in relational and non‑relational database technologies with customer‑facing consulting skills to architect solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

You'll work at the intersection of technology innovation and public sector impact, guiding customers through the intricacies of database architecture across Amazon RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Document DB, Elasti Cache, Neptune, MemoryDB, and Oracle Databasem leading migration assessments and performance optimization engagements to delivering enablement workshops that scale your impact across field teams, you'll shape how public sector customers leverage AWS database services to serve their communities more effectively.

• Design and architect end-to-end database solutions for public sector customers, leading technical discussions on complex migration and modernization strategies across relational databases (Amazon RDS, Aurora), No
  
  SQL services (DynamoDB, Document DB), and specialized database engines (Neptune, Elasti Cache, MemoryDB)
• Lead complex database migration assessments, performance optimization engagements, and architecture reviews, applying technical judgment to evaluate trade‑offs in scalability, reliability, cost optimization, and operational excellence
• Provide strategic technical guidance to customers through 1:1 advisory sessions and 1:many enablement workshops, translating business requirements into technical solutions that address their unique challenges in the competitive database landscape
• Drive database service adoption and revenue growth by contributing to go-to-market strategy, creating reusable technical content (workshops, reference architectures, best practices), and mentoring field Solutions Architects through office hours and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including sales, product, and engineering to gather customer feedback, influence database service roadmaps, and ensure customer requirements are translated into actionable product enhancements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
• 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience

• Cloud Technology Certification (such as Solutions Architecture, Cloud Security Professional or Cloud Dev Ops Engineering)
• Knowledge of AWS services, market segments, customer base and industry verticals
• Experience working with end user or developer communities
• Knowledge of cloud architecture
• Knowledge of software development tools and methodologies

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Base salary range: USA, CA, San Diego – $ – $ USD annually; USA, TX, Dallas – $ – $ USD annually; USA, VA, Arlington – $ – $ USD annually.

Package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, supplemental life plans, EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.