AWS Cloud Solutions Architect / Cloud Presales Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: AWS Cloud Solutions Architect / Cloud Presales Engineer Location: Remote (Preferred: Candidates working in overlapping hours with U.S. time zones) Job Summary: We are seeking a seasoned AWS Cloud Solutions Architect / Cloud Presales Engineer who can design scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS architectures while delivering accurate pricing models. This role is critical in pre-sales and execution phases, requiring a deep understanding of AWS services, cloud economics, and infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical solutioning and financial impact, working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to provide actionable, scalable cloud strategies. Key Responsibilities: 1.Engage with clients to understand existing infrastructure and future scalability goals. Assess client environments and design right-sized AWS architecture aligned with business and performance needs. 2.Provide accurate cost estimations using tools like AWS Pricing Calculator and TCO tools. Identify and recommend cost optimization opportunities (e.g., Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, Spot Instances). 3.Prepare and present technical proposals and architecture diagrams during pre-sales engagements. 4.Create Infrastructure-as-Code templates using CloudFormation or Terraform for repeatable deployment. 5.Use AWS Well-Architected Tool to validate architecture best practices. 6.Collaborate with engineering teams to implement cloud solutions or guide them through architecture deployment. 7.Stay current with AWS service updates and FinOps best practices. Required Skills & Experience: Cloud Architecture: EC2, RDS, Auto Scaling, ELB, S3, VPC, ECS, Lambda Cost Estimation & FinOps: Proficient with AWS Pricing Calculator, TCO tools, Cost Explorer Experience recommending Savings Plans and RI purchases Basic to intermediate knowledge of FinOps practices (FinOps Certified Practitioner a plus) DevOps & Tools: Infrastructure as Code: CloudFormation and/or Terraform AWS Well-Architected Tool for reviews and assessments Certifications: Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Preferred: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional Bonus: FinOps Certified Practitioner or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: 1.5+ years in cloud solution architecture or pre-sales engineering roles 2.Experience working directly with enterprise clients or in a client-facing role 3.Ability to communicate complex technical ideas in clear business terms 4.Strong presentation and documentation skills Nice to Have: 1.Hands-on experience with cloud migration projects 2.Background in cloud cost governance and optimization programs 3.Familiarity with other cloud platforms (Azure/GCP) is a plus