Senior Solution Architects

Description

Automat-it is where high-growth startups turn when they need to move faster, scale smarter, and make the most of the cloud. As an AWS Premier Partner and Strategic Partner, we deliver hands-on DevOps and FinOps and GenAI support that drives real results.

We work across EMEA, fueling innovation and solving complex challenges daily. Now, we’re expanding into the US and we’re looking for our first Senior Solution Architect to help establish our presence on the East Coast.

In this role, you’ll play a critical part in our pre-sales efforts, partnering closely with Account Executives to design and articulate cloud-native AWS solutions tailored to the unique needs of early-stage startups. This hands-on, customer-facing role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, business, and impact.

Work location - remote from NYC, USA

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement solutions to meet business requirements and create cost-efficient, highly available, and scalable solutions for customers, including Well-Architected reviews and SoW.
• Research and analyze current solutions and initiate improvement plans.
• Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure solutions are designed and developed according to best practices.
• Share your knowledge with our customers and the cloud community by participating in public speaking engagements such as workshops, conferences, webinars, and more.
• Frequent travels - locally (on-demand to meet with customers and partners and attend local events) and abroad (at least once a quarter).

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in an AWS environment, including implementation, migration, and maintenance, designing solutions end-to-end
• 2+ years of experience in technical customer-facing roles, such as Customer Engineering, SRE, Cloud Architect, or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in an IT environment, including hands-on in Kubernetes, CI/CD, and DevOps tools - an advantage
• Proven experience in a production environment
• In-depth knowledge of AWS's main services, with an emphasis on Kubernetes, Databases, and Data services
• Successfully designed DevOps and Infrastructure for high-scale production environments in AWS
• Understanding of Information Security best practices
• Certified AWS Solutions Architect - Associate.
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional or a specialty certification - an advantage
• Ability to effectively communicate technical design in verbal and written formats in front of customers (SOW, LOE, HLD)
• Ability to lead an end-to-end engagement with the account management team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Professional training and certifications covered by the company (AWS, FinOps, Kubernetes, etc.)
• International work environment
• Referral program – enjoy cooperation with your colleagues and get a bonus
• Company events and social gatherings (happy hours, team events, knowledge sharing, etc.)
• Wellbeing and professional coaching through Oliva Health
• Soft skills training

Country-specific benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.

Automat-it is committed to fostering a workplace that promotes equal opportunities for all. We firmly believe that fostering a diverse workforce is crucial to our success. Our recruitment decisions are grounded in your experience and skills, recognizing the value you bring to our team.

Originally posted on Himalayas