Ness Digital Engineering seeks a Senior AWS Solutions Architect with consulting experience and a successful client-facing track record. Responsibilities include serving as a trusted advisor, leading discovery engagements, developing target state architectures, guiding delivery teams, recommending solutions, and engaging with senior executives. The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of technology experience, in-depth AWS knowledge, broad technical expertise in cloud infrastructure, application design, security, and CI/CD, and strong leadership and communication skills. The role requires experience with infrastructure-as-code tools and some programming.
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Description
Position at Ness USA, Inc.
At Ness Digital Engineering, we enable global enterprises to achieve their digital transformation goals through innovative IT consulting. As part of our Cloud and Data practice, we deliver strategic guidance and cutting-edge solutions in cloud mobility, software modernization, and automation.
We are a team of problem-solvers, architects, and strategists who thrive on tackling complex business challenges with technology. As an AWS Premier Consulting Partner, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, transparent, and client-focused culture.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior AWS Solutions Architect with strong consulting experience and a track record of success in client-facing roles. You will provide strategic guidance, lead client engagements, and design transformative solutions that drive measurable business impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding their strategic technical decisions and presenting best practices.
Lead discovery engagements, assessing clients' infrastructure, workloads, and software environments.
Develop target state architectures and actionable roadmaps tailored to client needs.
Guide and mentor delivery teams in executing digital transformation and cloud migration initiatives.
Evaluate and recommend technology solutions that align with client goals and priorities.
Engage directly with senior executives to communicate technical vision and build consensus.
Stay immersed in a culture of continuous learning, adopting and applying emerging technologies.
What We Are Looking For:
Consulting Experience: Proven track record in client-facing consulting roles. Demonstrated ability to engage directly with senior stakeholders and executives to define strategies and solutions.
Technical Expertise: 10+ years of experience in technology roles, including significant responsibility for setting technical direction. In-depth knowledge of AWS services and architecture to deliver scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions. Broad technical experience with cloud infrastructure, application/API design, networking, security architecture, messaging/streaming technologies, and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and some programming experience.
Leadership Skills: Ability to work independently, translating high-level goals into measurable milestones and delivering results. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience in executive-level discussions.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
Communication: Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation, proposals, and presentations.
Customer-Centricity: Proven ability to build trust, prioritize client needs, and maintain strong relationships.
Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate challenges and identify effective solutions, even under tight deadlines.
Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, bridging gaps between technical and business stakeholders.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to dynamic client needs, evolving technologies, and competing priorities.
Influence: Skilled at persuading stakeholders to adopt best-fit solutions and handling conflicts diplomatically.
Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines without compromising quality.
Continuous Learning: Proactive mindset to stay updated on industry trends, tools, and methodologies to deliver forward-thinking solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with large-scale cloud deployments on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or OpenStack.
Proven experience in planning and executing cloud migration projects, including application modernization and workload prioritization.
Familiarity with multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments.
Background in developing strategic roadmaps and translating technical requirements into business outcomes.
Experience leading workshops or discovery sessions with senior stakeholders.
Strong understanding of enterprise IT landscapes, including legacy systems and modern cloud-native approaches.
Why Join Us?
At Ness, you’ll work in a dynamic, supportive environment where you can leverage your consulting skills to drive meaningful change. If you thrive in customer-facing roles and enjoy tackling complex challenges with innovative solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Ness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.