4 Database Architect jobs in the United Kingdom
Principal Architect - Database Solutions Engineering
Nutanix
Posted 4 days ago
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Job Description
**Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.**
**The Opportunity**
_This role is open for applicants from the Netherlands or the UK._
The Nutanix Database Solutions Engineering team is looking for a seasoned Database Solution Architect to join our team focused on bringing Hybrid and multi-cloud Database-as-a-Service to the enterprise level. The Database Solutions Architect combines deep technical subject matter expertise with a keen understanding of how to address the critical business needs of enterprise customers through Nutanix products and solutions. This role is a high-impact and high-visibility one. As customers continue their hybrid cloud journey, architect-level guidance is critical to their success.
The architect must be a highly organized, thorough, and motivated professional who understands the importance of being a strong team player and leader when forging a solution and liaising with customers. A deep technical expertise in traditional and next-generation database technologies-including containerized and cloud-native database workloads is a must.
This role is critical to designing scalable, secure, and resilient data architectures that align with our cloud transformation goals and modern application environments. The ideal candidate will lead innovation while ensuring enterprise-grade reliability and performance across diverse deployment models.
**About the Team**
Nutanix Database Engineering Solutions team is responsible for development/test of Best Practices and Reference Architecture guides regarding Databases on Nutanix, as well as helping out with pre and post-sales support.
We work in a collaborative environment where everyone is encouraged to try new things and come up with new solutions.
Within the DB Engineering Solutions team, you'll find no shortage of challenging problems to work on.
**Your Role**
+ Design and implement robust, high-performing, and future-ready database architectures that support operational, transactional, and analytical workloads.
+ Research and assess next-gen database platforms (e.g., vector databases, graph databases, time-series DBs, real-time analytics engines) and recommend adoption paths.
+ Develop data strategies that span on-prem, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), and hybrid environments, including serverless and distributed database models.
+ Ensure database solutions comply with data governance, privacy, and security regulations
+ Champion innovation by researching new technologies, database engine updates and any other relevant ecosystem update
+ Develop and maintain enterprise-grade database DR strategies, including backup/recovery plans, replication, failover mechanisms, and cross-region availability.
+ Partner with internal teams, prospects, and customers to expertly design and deploy database workloads on the Nutanix platform, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and customer success at every stage
+ Collaborate with Nutanix's Engineering by developing and running benchmarks, providing SWOT analysis of the Nutanix Platform in order enhance the Nutanix's offerings
+ Develop robust automation solutions for database provisioning, health monitoring, and lifecycle management to drive operational efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
+ Partner with Nutanix sales teams to support large-scale and strategic opportunities, providing technical expertise and solution alignment to drive customer value and deal success.
+ Provide help to install, support, and maintain Nutanix solutions during strategic Proof of Concept (POC) deployments
+ Be part of a global team of SME's providing help during customer escalations processes
+ Achieve NCX certification within the first year to enhance expertise in customer experience management and establish credibility.
**What You Will Bring**
+ 12+ years' experience in a customer-facing technical role - minimum of 5 years in database architecture, with hands-on experience in both relational and non-relational database systems, such as Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.
+ 8+ years of Relational Database implementation, operations and/or solution deployment experience in a business-critical, high-availability context.
+ Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: Server Virtualization; Networking, Storage, Platform and Database Performance tuning
+ Experience with deployments of databases on Kubernetes as a big plus
+ Hands on experience with Benchmarking tools like HammerDB, Benchmark Factory, PgBench, SLOB, cnp-bench or others
+ Experience in writing automation scripts (python, PowerShell) and experience with infrastructure automation frameworks such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet and similar
+ Knowledge of public cloud database solutions/offerings like AWS RDS is a plus
+ Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as excellent presentation skills
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
**Work Arrangement**
Remote: This position is primarily remote. There is no specific in-office requirement, however, there may be circumstances where you may be required to come into a local office for a specific purpose, and/or to travel to other locations based on business needs.
We're an Equal Opportunity Employer Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting
**The Opportunity**
_This role is open for applicants from the Netherlands or the UK._
The Nutanix Database Solutions Engineering team is looking for a seasoned Database Solution Architect to join our team focused on bringing Hybrid and multi-cloud Database-as-a-Service to the enterprise level. The Database Solutions Architect combines deep technical subject matter expertise with a keen understanding of how to address the critical business needs of enterprise customers through Nutanix products and solutions. This role is a high-impact and high-visibility one. As customers continue their hybrid cloud journey, architect-level guidance is critical to their success.
The architect must be a highly organized, thorough, and motivated professional who understands the importance of being a strong team player and leader when forging a solution and liaising with customers. A deep technical expertise in traditional and next-generation database technologies-including containerized and cloud-native database workloads is a must.
This role is critical to designing scalable, secure, and resilient data architectures that align with our cloud transformation goals and modern application environments. The ideal candidate will lead innovation while ensuring enterprise-grade reliability and performance across diverse deployment models.
**About the Team**
Nutanix Database Engineering Solutions team is responsible for development/test of Best Practices and Reference Architecture guides regarding Databases on Nutanix, as well as helping out with pre and post-sales support.
We work in a collaborative environment where everyone is encouraged to try new things and come up with new solutions.
Within the DB Engineering Solutions team, you'll find no shortage of challenging problems to work on.
**Your Role**
+ Design and implement robust, high-performing, and future-ready database architectures that support operational, transactional, and analytical workloads.
+ Research and assess next-gen database platforms (e.g., vector databases, graph databases, time-series DBs, real-time analytics engines) and recommend adoption paths.
+ Develop data strategies that span on-prem, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), and hybrid environments, including serverless and distributed database models.
+ Ensure database solutions comply with data governance, privacy, and security regulations
+ Champion innovation by researching new technologies, database engine updates and any other relevant ecosystem update
+ Develop and maintain enterprise-grade database DR strategies, including backup/recovery plans, replication, failover mechanisms, and cross-region availability.
+ Partner with internal teams, prospects, and customers to expertly design and deploy database workloads on the Nutanix platform, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and customer success at every stage
+ Collaborate with Nutanix's Engineering by developing and running benchmarks, providing SWOT analysis of the Nutanix Platform in order enhance the Nutanix's offerings
+ Develop robust automation solutions for database provisioning, health monitoring, and lifecycle management to drive operational efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
+ Partner with Nutanix sales teams to support large-scale and strategic opportunities, providing technical expertise and solution alignment to drive customer value and deal success.
+ Provide help to install, support, and maintain Nutanix solutions during strategic Proof of Concept (POC) deployments
+ Be part of a global team of SME's providing help during customer escalations processes
+ Achieve NCX certification within the first year to enhance expertise in customer experience management and establish credibility.
**What You Will Bring**
+ 12+ years' experience in a customer-facing technical role - minimum of 5 years in database architecture, with hands-on experience in both relational and non-relational database systems, such as Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.
+ 8+ years of Relational Database implementation, operations and/or solution deployment experience in a business-critical, high-availability context.
+ Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: Server Virtualization; Networking, Storage, Platform and Database Performance tuning
+ Experience with deployments of databases on Kubernetes as a big plus
+ Hands on experience with Benchmarking tools like HammerDB, Benchmark Factory, PgBench, SLOB, cnp-bench or others
+ Experience in writing automation scripts (python, PowerShell) and experience with infrastructure automation frameworks such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet and similar
+ Knowledge of public cloud database solutions/offerings like AWS RDS is a plus
+ Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as excellent presentation skills
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
**Work Arrangement**
Remote: This position is primarily remote. There is no specific in-office requirement, however, there may be circumstances where you may be required to come into a local office for a specific purpose, and/or to travel to other locations based on business needs.
We're an Equal Opportunity Employer Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Senior GTM Specialist Solution Architect - Database,WWSO Startup
London, London
Amazon
Posted 6 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Description
We're looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join our startup team, bringing deep Database expertise to startups across EMEA. This role combines technical depth with customer obsession and strategic insight to help startups innovate and scale using AWS technologies.
Working as part of our Specialist Go-To-Market (GTM) organization, you'll partner with a Specialist BD to develop and execute strategies that drive AWS adoption in the Database space. You'll contribute your technical expertise as an advisor to startups, work strategically with internal teams, and help lead our Database Community of Practice. Together with your Database BD, you'll create and execute sales plays and scaling motions that address the unique needs of startup customers and enable both customers and our Solution Architect community. Your role will involve designing and leading technical workshops focused on Database-specific use cases, creating proof-of-concept programs to demonstrate the value of AWS Database services, crafting industry-specific solutions that showcase AWS capabilities in Database and developing migration accelerators for startups.
You'll also play a crucial role in bringing startup feedback to AWS service teams, helping ensure our Database offerings evolve to meet the needs of emerging companies. This role offers you the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative startups in EMEA, helping them leverage AWS technology to accelerate their growth and success.
Key job responsibilities
* Serve as the primary technical expert for AWS Database technologies, advising startup customers on architecting and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions
* Partner with Account teams to support priority opportunities and customers
* Contribute to the Database Community of Practice for the EMEA region, enabling the SA community, communicating product updates and scaling go-to-market activities
* Gather and synthesize startup customer feedback, serving as a liaison to AWS service teams to influence product development
* Develop and deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions for both internal and external audiences
* Create scalable assets such as reference architectures, whitepapers, and blog posts to showcase best practices in Database for startups
* Represent AWS at startup-focused events and conferences, delivering thought leadership content and driving engagement
* Stay at the forefront of Database technologies, continually expanding your expertise and sharing knowledge with the team
About the team
This position is part of the Amazon Specialist and Partner Organization (ASP). Specialists own the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for their respective technology domains, providing the business and technical expertise to help our customers succeed. Partner teams own the strategy, recruiting, development, and growth of our key technology and consulting partners. Together they provide our customers with the expertise and scale needed to build innovative solutions for their most complex challenges.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Substantial hands-on experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS
- Deep expertise in relational database technologies, particularly PostgreSQL. Nice to haves include expertise in vector, document, in-memory, non-relational and graph databases, as well as database migrations.
- Experience working with or in startups, or in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience with open-source technologies commonly used in startup environments
- Proven track record of successful project delivery and customer engagement in cloud environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Extensive AWS experience, including architecture design and implementation
- Direct experience founding, working in, or consulting for startups
- Understanding of startup funding models, scaling challenges, and time-to-market pressures
- Public speaking experience, particularly in technical conferences or meetups
- Active participation in technology communities or authorship of technical content
- AWS certifications relevant to Databases
- Experience in creating and executing go to market strategies for technology products
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
We're looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join our startup team, bringing deep Database expertise to startups across EMEA. This role combines technical depth with customer obsession and strategic insight to help startups innovate and scale using AWS technologies.
Working as part of our Specialist Go-To-Market (GTM) organization, you'll partner with a Specialist BD to develop and execute strategies that drive AWS adoption in the Database space. You'll contribute your technical expertise as an advisor to startups, work strategically with internal teams, and help lead our Database Community of Practice. Together with your Database BD, you'll create and execute sales plays and scaling motions that address the unique needs of startup customers and enable both customers and our Solution Architect community. Your role will involve designing and leading technical workshops focused on Database-specific use cases, creating proof-of-concept programs to demonstrate the value of AWS Database services, crafting industry-specific solutions that showcase AWS capabilities in Database and developing migration accelerators for startups.
You'll also play a crucial role in bringing startup feedback to AWS service teams, helping ensure our Database offerings evolve to meet the needs of emerging companies. This role offers you the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative startups in EMEA, helping them leverage AWS technology to accelerate their growth and success.
Key job responsibilities
* Serve as the primary technical expert for AWS Database technologies, advising startup customers on architecting and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions
* Partner with Account teams to support priority opportunities and customers
* Contribute to the Database Community of Practice for the EMEA region, enabling the SA community, communicating product updates and scaling go-to-market activities
* Gather and synthesize startup customer feedback, serving as a liaison to AWS service teams to influence product development
* Develop and deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions for both internal and external audiences
* Create scalable assets such as reference architectures, whitepapers, and blog posts to showcase best practices in Database for startups
* Represent AWS at startup-focused events and conferences, delivering thought leadership content and driving engagement
* Stay at the forefront of Database technologies, continually expanding your expertise and sharing knowledge with the team
About the team
This position is part of the Amazon Specialist and Partner Organization (ASP). Specialists own the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for their respective technology domains, providing the business and technical expertise to help our customers succeed. Partner teams own the strategy, recruiting, development, and growth of our key technology and consulting partners. Together they provide our customers with the expertise and scale needed to build innovative solutions for their most complex challenges.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Substantial hands-on experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS
- Deep expertise in relational database technologies, particularly PostgreSQL. Nice to haves include expertise in vector, document, in-memory, non-relational and graph databases, as well as database migrations.
- Experience working with or in startups, or in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience with open-source technologies commonly used in startup environments
- Proven track record of successful project delivery and customer engagement in cloud environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Extensive AWS experience, including architecture design and implementation
- Direct experience founding, working in, or consulting for startups
- Understanding of startup funding models, scaling challenges, and time-to-market pressures
- Public speaking experience, particularly in technical conferences or meetups
- Active participation in technology communities or authorship of technical content
- AWS certifications relevant to Databases
- Experience in creating and executing go to market strategies for technology products
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Senior GTM Specialist Solution Architect - Database,WWSO Startup
London, London
Amazon
Posted 6 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Description
We're looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join our startup team, bringing deep Database expertise to startups across EMEA. This role combines technical depth with customer obsession and strategic insight to help startups innovate and scale using AWS technologies.
Working as part of our Specialist Go-To-Market (GTM) organization, you'll partner with a Specialist BD to develop and execute strategies that drive AWS adoption in the Database space. You'll contribute your technical expertise as an advisor to startups, work strategically with internal teams, and help lead our Database Community of Practice. Together with your Database BD, you'll create and execute sales plays and scaling motions that address the unique needs of startup customers and enable both customers and our Solution Architect community. Your role will involve designing and leading technical workshops focused on Database-specific use cases, creating proof-of-concept programs to demonstrate the value of AWS Database services, crafting industry-specific solutions that showcase AWS capabilities in Database and developing migration accelerators for startups.
You'll also play a crucial role in bringing startup feedback to AWS service teams, helping ensure our Database offerings evolve to meet the needs of emerging companies. This role offers you the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative startups in EMEA, helping them leverage AWS technology to accelerate their growth and success.
Key job responsibilities
* Serve as the primary technical expert for AWS Database technologies, advising startup customers on architecting and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions
* Partner with Account teams to support priority opportunities and customers
* Contribute to the Database Community of Practice for the EMEA region, enabling the SA community, communicating product updates and scaling go-to-market activities
* Gather and synthesize startup customer feedback, serving as a liaison to AWS service teams to influence product development
* Develop and deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions for both internal and external audiences
* Create scalable assets such as reference architectures, whitepapers, and blog posts to showcase best practices in Database for startups
* Represent AWS at startup-focused events and conferences, delivering thought leadership content and driving engagement
* Stay at the forefront of Database technologies, continually expanding your expertise and sharing knowledge with the team
About the team
This position is part of the Amazon Specialist and Partner Organization (ASP). Specialists own the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for their respective technology domains, providing the business and technical expertise to help our customers succeed. Partner teams own the strategy, recruiting, development, and growth of our key technology and consulting partners. Together they provide our customers with the expertise and scale needed to build innovative solutions for their most complex challenges.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Substantial hands-on experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS
- Deep expertise in relational database technologies, particularly PostgreSQL. Nice to haves include expertise in vector, document, in-memory, non-relational and graph databases, as well as database migrations.
- Experience working with or in startups, or in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience with open-source technologies commonly used in startup environments
- Proven track record of successful project delivery and customer engagement in cloud environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Extensive AWS experience, including architecture design and implementation
- Direct experience founding, working in, or consulting for startups
- Understanding of startup funding models, scaling challenges, and time-to-market pressures
- Public speaking experience, particularly in technical conferences or meetups
- Active participation in technology communities or authorship of technical content
- AWS certifications relevant to Databases
- Experience in creating and executing go to market strategies for technology products
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
We're looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join our startup team, bringing deep Database expertise to startups across EMEA. This role combines technical depth with customer obsession and strategic insight to help startups innovate and scale using AWS technologies.
Working as part of our Specialist Go-To-Market (GTM) organization, you'll partner with a Specialist BD to develop and execute strategies that drive AWS adoption in the Database space. You'll contribute your technical expertise as an advisor to startups, work strategically with internal teams, and help lead our Database Community of Practice. Together with your Database BD, you'll create and execute sales plays and scaling motions that address the unique needs of startup customers and enable both customers and our Solution Architect community. Your role will involve designing and leading technical workshops focused on Database-specific use cases, creating proof-of-concept programs to demonstrate the value of AWS Database services, crafting industry-specific solutions that showcase AWS capabilities in Database and developing migration accelerators for startups.
You'll also play a crucial role in bringing startup feedback to AWS service teams, helping ensure our Database offerings evolve to meet the needs of emerging companies. This role offers you the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative startups in EMEA, helping them leverage AWS technology to accelerate their growth and success.
Key job responsibilities
* Serve as the primary technical expert for AWS Database technologies, advising startup customers on architecting and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions
* Partner with Account teams to support priority opportunities and customers
* Contribute to the Database Community of Practice for the EMEA region, enabling the SA community, communicating product updates and scaling go-to-market activities
* Gather and synthesize startup customer feedback, serving as a liaison to AWS service teams to influence product development
* Develop and deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions for both internal and external audiences
* Create scalable assets such as reference architectures, whitepapers, and blog posts to showcase best practices in Database for startups
* Represent AWS at startup-focused events and conferences, delivering thought leadership content and driving engagement
* Stay at the forefront of Database technologies, continually expanding your expertise and sharing knowledge with the team
About the team
This position is part of the Amazon Specialist and Partner Organization (ASP). Specialists own the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for their respective technology domains, providing the business and technical expertise to help our customers succeed. Partner teams own the strategy, recruiting, development, and growth of our key technology and consulting partners. Together they provide our customers with the expertise and scale needed to build innovative solutions for their most complex challenges.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Substantial hands-on experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS
- Deep expertise in relational database technologies, particularly PostgreSQL. Nice to haves include expertise in vector, document, in-memory, non-relational and graph databases, as well as database migrations.
- Experience working with or in startups, or in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience with open-source technologies commonly used in startup environments
- Proven track record of successful project delivery and customer engagement in cloud environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Extensive AWS experience, including architecture design and implementation
- Direct experience founding, working in, or consulting for startups
- Understanding of startup funding models, scaling challenges, and time-to-market pressures
- Public speaking experience, particularly in technical conferences or meetups
- Active participation in technology communities or authorship of technical content
- AWS certifications relevant to Databases
- Experience in creating and executing go to market strategies for technology products
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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Senior GTM Specialist Solution Architect - Database, WWSO Startup
London, London
Amazon
Posted 6 days ago
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We're looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join our startup team, bringing deep Database expertise to startups across EMEA. This role combines technical depth with customer obsession and strategic insight to help startups innovate and scale using AWS technologies.
Working as part of our Specialist Go-To-Market (GTM) organization, you'll partner with a Specialist BD to develop and execute strategies that drive AWS adoption in the Database space. You'll contribute your technical expertise as an advisor to startups, work strategically with internal teams, and help lead our Database Community of Practice. Together with your Database BD, you'll create and execute sales plays and scaling motions that address the unique needs of startup customers and enable both customers and our Solution Architect community. Your role will involve designing and leading technical workshops focused on Database-specific use cases, creating proof-of-concept programs to demonstrate the value of AWS Database services, crafting industry-specific solutions that showcase AWS capabilities in Database and developing migration accelerators for startups.
You'll also play a crucial role in bringing startup feedback to AWS service teams, helping ensure our Database offerings evolve to meet the needs of emerging companies. This role offers you the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative startups in EMEA, helping them leverage AWS technology to accelerate their growth and success.
Key job responsibilities
* Serve as the primary technical expert for AWS Database technologies, advising startup customers on architecting and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions
* Partner with Account teams to support priority opportunities and customers
* Contribute to the Database Community of Practice for the EMEA region, enabling the SA community, communicating product updates and scaling go-to-market activities
* Gather and synthesize startup customer feedback, serving as a liaison to AWS service teams to influence product development
* Develop and deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions for both internal and external audiences
* Create scalable assets such as reference architectures, whitepapers, and blog posts to showcase best practices in Database for startups
* Represent AWS at startup-focused events and conferences, delivering thought leadership content and driving engagement
* Stay at the forefront of Database technologies, continually expanding your expertise and sharing knowledge with the team
About the team
This position is part of the Amazon Specialist and Partner Organization (ASP). Specialists own the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for their respective technology domains, providing the business and technical expertise to help our customers succeed. Partner teams own the strategy, recruiting, development, and growth of our key technology and consulting partners. Together they provide our customers with the expertise and scale needed to build innovative solutions for their most complex challenges.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Substantial hands-on experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS
- Deep expertise in relational database technologies, particularly PostgreSQL. Nice to haves include expertise in vector, document, in-memory, non-relational and graph databases, as well as database migrations.
- Experience working with or in startups, or in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience with open-source technologies commonly used in startup environments
- Proven track record of successful project delivery and customer engagement in cloud environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Extensive AWS experience, including architecture design and implementation
- Direct experience founding, working in, or consulting for startups
- Understanding of startup funding models, scaling challenges, and time-to-market pressures
- Public speaking experience, particularly in technical conferences or meetups
- Active participation in technology communities or authorship of technical content
- AWS certifications relevant to Databases
- Experience in creating and executing go to market strategies for technology products
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
We're looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join our startup team, bringing deep Database expertise to startups across EMEA. This role combines technical depth with customer obsession and strategic insight to help startups innovate and scale using AWS technologies.
Working as part of our Specialist Go-To-Market (GTM) organization, you'll partner with a Specialist BD to develop and execute strategies that drive AWS adoption in the Database space. You'll contribute your technical expertise as an advisor to startups, work strategically with internal teams, and help lead our Database Community of Practice. Together with your Database BD, you'll create and execute sales plays and scaling motions that address the unique needs of startup customers and enable both customers and our Solution Architect community. Your role will involve designing and leading technical workshops focused on Database-specific use cases, creating proof-of-concept programs to demonstrate the value of AWS Database services, crafting industry-specific solutions that showcase AWS capabilities in Database and developing migration accelerators for startups.
You'll also play a crucial role in bringing startup feedback to AWS service teams, helping ensure our Database offerings evolve to meet the needs of emerging companies. This role offers you the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative startups in EMEA, helping them leverage AWS technology to accelerate their growth and success.
Key job responsibilities
* Serve as the primary technical expert for AWS Database technologies, advising startup customers on architecting and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions
* Partner with Account teams to support priority opportunities and customers
* Contribute to the Database Community of Practice for the EMEA region, enabling the SA community, communicating product updates and scaling go-to-market activities
* Gather and synthesize startup customer feedback, serving as a liaison to AWS service teams to influence product development
* Develop and deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions for both internal and external audiences
* Create scalable assets such as reference architectures, whitepapers, and blog posts to showcase best practices in Database for startups
* Represent AWS at startup-focused events and conferences, delivering thought leadership content and driving engagement
* Stay at the forefront of Database technologies, continually expanding your expertise and sharing knowledge with the team
About the team
This position is part of the Amazon Specialist and Partner Organization (ASP). Specialists own the end-to-end go-to-market strategy for their respective technology domains, providing the business and technical expertise to help our customers succeed. Partner teams own the strategy, recruiting, development, and growth of our key technology and consulting partners. Together they provide our customers with the expertise and scale needed to build innovative solutions for their most complex challenges.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Substantial hands-on experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS
- Deep expertise in relational database technologies, particularly PostgreSQL. Nice to haves include expertise in vector, document, in-memory, non-relational and graph databases, as well as database migrations.
- Experience working with or in startups, or in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience with open-source technologies commonly used in startup environments
- Proven track record of successful project delivery and customer engagement in cloud environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Extensive AWS experience, including architecture design and implementation
- Direct experience founding, working in, or consulting for startups
- Understanding of startup funding models, scaling challenges, and time-to-market pressures
- Public speaking experience, particularly in technical conferences or meetups
- Active participation in technology communities or authorship of technical content
- AWS certifications relevant to Databases
- Experience in creating and executing go to market strategies for technology products
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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