Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a leading global software and cloud solutions provider that is redefining how companies build, buy and handle everything in the cloud. By helping clients to migrate and modernize their workloads and applications – and in parallel, to navigate and optimize the resulting software and cloud changes – SoftwareOne unlocks the value of technology. The company’s 8,900 employees are driven to deliver a portfolio of 7,500 software brands with sales and delivery capabilities in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, SoftwareOne is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SWON. Visit us at https://www.softwareone.com/en

 

The role

The role of an AWS Solutions Architect combines presales and delivery responsibilities to help clients leverage AWS technologies effectively. The position involves designing tailored cloud solutions, guiding migrations, ensuring compliance and security, and supporting sales and delivery teams to achieve successful implementations.

Core responsibilities: Collaborate with sales to understand client needs, design AWS solutions, guide cloud migrations, ensure compliance, create architectural blueprints, respond to RFPs, and oversee solution delivery. Act as a technical contact during presales and provide architectural guidance throughout implementation.  Required skills and experience: Minimum 8 years in AWS-focused roles, expertise in cloud migrations, cloud security, hybrid cloud projects, AWS service integration, infrastructure as code, and familiarity with container technologies and scripting languages. Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional are required.  Additional qualifications: Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, along with knowledge of CI/CD tools, operating systems, network protocols, configuration management, and cloud monitoring. A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field is required

As an AWS Solutions Architect, your role will have a blend of presales and delivery responsibilities. You will leverage your technical expertise and experience to help our clients understand and achieve the potential of AWS/ solutions, propose tailored solutions, and ensure the successful delivery of these solutions. 

Responsibilities: 

Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer requirements, provide sales support, and design AWS/ solutions that meet the needs of our clients. Guide clients through their cloud journey, from on-premises to AWS cloud migrations as well as cloud-to-cloud migrations. Ensure proposed solutions adhere to compliance, security standards, and network configurations. Present and articulate the features and benefits of AWS solutions to clients. Create detailed architectural blueprints for cloud solutions Respond to RFPs, ensuring that responses are comprehensive, accurate, and aligned with company capabilities. Select appropriate AWS services to meet business and technical requirements Act as a technical point of contact during the presales stage, answering technical queries and providing advice and support. Design scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures Oversee the delivery of proposed solutions, ensuring successful implementation and client satisfaction. Work closely with the delivery team, providing architectural guidance and resolving technical issues. Continually enhance your technical expertise and knowledge of AWS services and technologies. 

 

What we need to see from you

 

Minimum 8+ years of experience in a similar role, with a focus on AWS technologies. 

Proven experience with on-premises to AWS/ cloud migrations and cloud-to-cloud migrations. 

Deep understanding and experience with cloud security best practices and network configurations. 

Industry certification focused on specialist Solution area  

Experience in designing and implementing Hybrid Cloud solution projects involving implementing Private/Hybrid Clouds. 

Develop and execute strategies to migrate on-premises systems to AWS 

Provide technical guidance and best practices for cloud adoption and migration 

Integrate AWS services with existing systems and automate deployments using tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform 

Design architectures following AWS security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security 

Experience with Amazon Connect Contact Center Solution Design and Implementation 

Excellent knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools such as GitLab. 

In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Windows Server, Linux, Redhat, CentOS, DNS, LDAP, TCP/IP, and other network protocols. 

Experience with configuration management tools like Puppet and Ansible. 

Experience developing and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform / CloudFormation. 

Ensure solutions align with the AWS Well-Architected Framework pillars: operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization 

Familiarity with containers (Openshift, Kubernetes, Docker etc.) 

Knowledge of one or more scripting languages (bash, Powershell, Python). 

Knowledge of cloud monitoring and alerting services and capabilities. 

AWS/ Certified Solutions Architect Professional or AWS/ Certified DevOps Engineer Professional certification. 

Excellent problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to identify issues, solve them quickly and well, and know when to rely on internal resources to assist. 

Superior communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a broad range of stakeholders. 

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

Certifications: AWS Associate & Professional Certifications 

 

 

Job Function

Software & Cloud