The Canada Specialist Leader leads a team of deep domain specialist solutions architects across AWS Products and Services. This team works in partnership with the local sales organization to accelerate the adoption of AWS cloud across services, solutions, workloads and AWS offerings. This is a critical role reporting directly to the Solution Architect Country Leader, developing and implementing the plan for the national prioritization of specialist resource investments and customer adoption plans for current and future services.This team provides field leadership with deep domain expertise that ranges across Gen AI, High Performance Computing, Compute, Networking, Storage, Database, and Analytics. It also includes cross-service C-level technical conversations and motions related to Application Modernization, Business Transformation through technology, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning adoption.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and lead a high-performing team of specialist Solutions Architects, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and customer obsessionDevelop and nurture strategic relationships with customers' technical leaders, driving executive-level conversations that align AWS solutions with customers' business and technical objectivesAct as a technical thought leader, representing AWS in executive-level discussions, public speaking engagements, and writing content that showcases how AWS delivers value to customersPioneer the adoption of emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to integrate Generative AI, Analytics, and automation into customer solutionsGuide the development of whitepapers, presentations,



and other high-value customer-facing content to share best practicesDevelop and execute strategies to drive long-term adoption and growth with Data and Developer tools, Advanced Compute, Core Services, Migration/Modernization, or Business Applications specialtyPartner with cross-functional teams across Solution Architecture, Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Partners, and Training to execute customer acquisition programs and strategiesRequired Qualifications8+ years of managing a technical team of solution architects, sales engineers or similar technical rolesExperience architecting/operating solutions built on any cloud service provider like Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, etc.Experience in direct customer engagement, with a focus on support to senior executives (Vice President and C-level)Preferred QualificationsExperience architecting, migrating, transforming or modernizing customer requirements to the cloudAWS Professional level certification, or degree in advanced technologyDeep expertise in two or more of the following: Analytics, Databases, Storage, AI/ML, Compute, etc.CompensationBase salary range: $194,000 – $291,000 CAD annually (Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal). Total compensation may include sign-on payments and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Amazon offers comprehensive advantages including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life and AD&D), RRSP, DPSP, paid time off, and wellness resources.8+ years managing technical teams of Solutions Architects or Sales Engineers; experience architecting/operating cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI; direct customer engagement with C-level and VP-level executives; experience with cloud migration, modernization, or transformation; AWS Professional-level certification or advanced technology degree preferred; deep expertise in two or more of: Analytics, Databases, Storage, AI/ML, Compute#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Canada Leader, Specialist Solution Architects (Toronto)
🏢 Amazon
📍 Toronto