Senior AWS Solution Architect

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Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.

-ESI (OLD)

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

This is a hybrid position and can be located in The Woodlands, TX, West Monroe, LA, New Orleans, LA, Little Rock, AR or Jackson, MS. Relocation assistance and sponsorship is not provided. The official job title for this position is Data Architect, Sr.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AWS Architect to lead our Center of Excellence (CoE) for AWS. This role involves designing and implementing cloud solutions that leverage AWS services to enhance our organization's cloud capabilities, drive innovation, and ensure best practices in cloud architecture.

Responsible for leading the innovative development of business solutions, implemented through IT, to enable the business to meet its objectives. The role requires an in-depth understanding of available AWS technologies, the business unit's operations, its operating model, capability needs, and business challenges. The role is an active leader and application visionary who shapes the technology demand among the business unit.

• Provide overall design guidelines for software and hardware integration, performance, reliability, operating, and security designs for the AWS Platform.
• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS solutions.
• Conduct assessments of existing applications and infrastructure to identify opportunities for cloud migration and optimization.
• Develop and maintain documentation for cloud architecture, processes, and procedures.

• Support business units in the creation of project business cases (e.g., success criteria).
• Capture business capability requirements, functional requirements, and expected service levels from business unit and stated EA solutions to create an actionable Business and IT roadmap.
• Support BU leadership in identifying opportunities for emerging technologies, through collaboration with the EA function, to enable business strategies.
• Liaise between the client, vendors, project management and the technical team on questions, issues, and revisions to the solution architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud strategies and best practices for cloud adoption.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Mentor and guide AWS support team on AWS services, tools, and methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams.
• Mentor support team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to improve cloud literacy across the organization.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technology and AWS services.

Minimum education required of the position
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred.

Minimum experience required of the position

At least 10 years of experience working with technology and how it supports the business. Must be a senior level AWS subject matter expert.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

Deep understanding and practical experience of industry application solutions. Wide experience in developing customer‑centric solutions. Working knowledge in all areas of technology (infrastructure, commercial applications, software development, end‑user platforms, IT operations). Planning experience, especially the design of longer‑term strategies. Ability to communicate and present effectively with all levels in the organization, including executive management. Excellent interpersonal communications skills. Excellent writing and presentation skills.

Working knowledge of architecture concepts and the ability to integrate business needs and technology capabilities. A detail…