We are looking for a Solutions Architect who will be working with a unique and gifted team delivering a new, exciting and cutting-edge product for consumers. The team is a multidisciplinary group of engineers, scientists, and business people. The team faces the challenging task of balancing cost, schedule, technical invention, and performance requirements. You should be comfortable collaborating in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, and contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating technical competence and meticulousness.
In this role, you will be a Solutions Architect that works with video game publishers and developers to help them bring their content and experiences to Amazon Luna customers. You will work closely with internal BD, Engineering and Product organizations, but spend much of your time interacting directly with partners. You will combine your unbridled enthusiasm and knowledge of video games with your ability to work with external partners. You have the technical background and experience to fluently interact with and provide guidance to software developers and architects, while also providing strategic technical guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical consultation to development partners
- Develop unique, compelling and exciting demonstrations of Amazon technologies
- Contribute to strategic discussions about partner onboarding and adoption
- Document best practices and create development resources
- Build reference architecture, frameworks and toolkits
- Manage complex projects with the top names in the video games industry
- Work closely and collaboratively with design and product teams from partner organizations
- Write crisp requirements and user stories that can be used to create product specifications and architecture
- Manage prioritization and trade-offs across partners
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years of mobile, software or digital experience in technical role
- 5+ years of experience in the design, coding and implementation of complex systems
- Experience with two or more development languages such as (C++, Node.js, Python, Java, etc.)
- Familiarity with web services and back-end application infrastructure
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experiencing working in the games industry or with companies in the games industry
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated effectiveness working across multiple businesses to achieve results
- Proven ability to build and maintain executive level relationships
- Track record for being detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow-through on projects
- Strong problem-solving skills; the ability to analyze problems and develop actionable and appropriate tactical plans quickly
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, innovative, and rapidly evolving industry and business organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
