Senior Solutions Architect, WWPS Migrations & Modernization
About the role
This role requires equal credibility recommending ODB@AWS (Exadata within AWS data centers) or Aurora/RDS based on what is right for the customer. You will operate as a specialist overlay alongside account Solutions Architects, Account Executives, and SI partners, owning the full database conversation from legacy Oracle estate assessment through target-state architecture design on AWS.
Responsibilities
- Assessing complex Oracle estates and delivering actionable migration architecture recommendations tailored to workload profile, licensing posture, and business constraints
- Designing target-state architectures across ODB@AWS, RDS for Oracle, Aurora PostgreSQL, and EC2 — including consolidation strategies (PDB/CDB multi-tenancy, pod-based density planning)
- Building and presenting TCO business cases that quantify cost savings and counter Oracle retention tactics (ULA traps, audit exposure, OCI positioning)
- Delivering technical workshops, immersion days, and executive architecture sessions to accelerate deal velocity
- Partnering with account teams, Professional Services, and SI partners to translate migration opportunities into pipeline and consumption forecasts
- Modeling projected consumption for Private Pricing Agreements (PPAs) and strategic commitments
- Mentoring and enabling field SA teams on Oracle migration positioning, licensing nuances, and competitive messaging
Requirements
8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience
Qualifications
- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Skills
- Deep expertise in Oracle database architectures
- Possession of a strong understanding of AWS services and their integration with Oracle workloads
- Ability to conduct rapid discovery of complex Oracle environments (RAC, Data Guard, ASM, Exadata)
- Proficiency in analyzing AWR/ASH performance data to provide actionable migration recommendations
- Strong ability to present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders
- Experience in building and presenting TCO business cases
- Ability to model projected consumption for Private Pricing Agreements (PPAs) and strategic commitments
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
USA, CA, San Francisco - 176,600.00 - 239,000.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 145,900.00 - 197,400.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Dallas - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Houston - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
Schedule
Up to 30% travel may be required.