Technical Solutions Architect II – Application Modernization and Software Strategy (AWS Focused)

Qualifications 

• • Software Heritage: Must have a background in Software Engineering (Java, .NET, or Python). You should be comfortable reading legacy code to understand dependencies, not just managing infrastructure. 
  • Modernization Patterns: Demonstrable expertise in modernization patterns such as Event Sourcing, Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS), and Saga Patterns using AWS native services. 
  • AWS “Builder” Services: At least 5 years selling, architecting or implementing solutions utilizing AWS developer-centric services and tools, such as App Runner, Fargate, EKS (Kubernetes), Proton and Migration Hub Refactor Spaces. 
  • High Performance & Full Stack Architecture: Deep working knowledge of AWS native and AWS compatible services and how they are used in application development for AI solutions, including the areas of vector databases, agent infrastructure, GPU-based training, memory, networking, and storage. 
  • AI Proficiency: Deep familiarity and proficiency with modern AI tools. Specifically, experience integrating Gen AI coding assistants (e.g. Windsurf, Amazon Q for Developers) into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate code re-factoring and other application modernization tasks (e.g. Java version upgrades or .NET refactoring). 
  • Communication: Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex modernization strategies to C-level executives. 
  • Certifications: AWS Certified Professional Generative AI Developer or DevOps Engineer or confident ability to demonstrate equivalent-level subject matter expertise with immediate plan to either acquire or re-aquire this level of professional certification. 
  • Education: 4-year bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or equivalent professional experience preferred. 
  • Travel: Ability for overnight travel (25% - 50%)

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $175,000 to $225,0000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.  

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: 

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program 

• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement 

• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement 

• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program 

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All! 

 If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email [email protected]. 

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Why WWT? 

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.  

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.  

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all. 

Want to work with highly motivated individuals that come together to form high performance teams? Come join WWT today!

Our Cloud Team is currently looking for a Technical Solutions Architect with an AWS focus who is passionate about Cloud Migration and Application Modernization.

Why should you join the WWT Cloud Team? 

WWT's Cloud Team is dedicated to delivering top-notch consulting services and cloud solutions to our clients. By combining operational expertise with technical acumen, this position plays a critical role in defining and building go-to-market solutions for our practice as well as enabling and supporting our at-large field sales organization around the same.  WWT’s Cloud Team operates in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged. This is an exciting opportunity for well-qualified and passionate team players looking to make a real impact as part of a high performing team. 

What will you be doing? 

Technical Solutions Architects are quintessential customer advocates with both superb business acumen and a high degree of technical proficiency. As a key contributor around Application Modernization and Software Strategy, you will focus on transforming business through innovative solutions that deliver best in class omnichannel experiences. 

You will use data-driven approaches and cutting-edge AI tools to align and execute WWT’s portfolio across the business. Specifically, you will lead the creation of WWT’s Application Modernization Methodology with an AWS focus, defining how we help clients decompose monolithic architectures into cloud-native ecosystems. You will move beyond traditional 'lift-and-shift' cloud migrations to focus on refactoring, platform engineering, and the developer experience (DevEx). 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Practice Development: Architect and codify WWT’s “Modernization Factory” approach. Define the standard patterns for Domain Driven Design (DDD) and the Strangler Fig Pattern on AWS to allow sales teams to sell complex refactoring with confidence. 

• Strategic Portfolio: In collaboration with the larger WWT team, build and maintain your portion of the Cloud Migration & Application Modernization solution portfolio as part of the team that defines this aspect of our go-to-market strategy for WWT to grow our cloud business, driving the creation of standardized and repeatable solution offerings in conjunction with our strategic partners and their programs. 

• Partner/Solution Alignment: Work with our professional services organization and trusted services partners to ensure alignment between our solution portfolio and services capabilities. 

• Pre-Sales: Lead high-level Application Portfolio Assessments (APA). Guide CTOs/VPs of Engineering on the decision to “Re-factor versus Re-write.” You will be the technical authority in “Application Modernization” workshops, distinguishing WWT from commodity migration vendors. 

• Enablement: Elevate the technical fluency of the field sales organization, teaching them to identify software decay and technical debt as triggers for AWS services (e.g. selling AWS Lambda not just as a compute service, but as a cure for operational overhead). 

• Competency Leadership: Drive WWT’s alignment with the AWS Migration & Modernization Competency, specifically the Refactor and Cloud Native pathways. Ensure our internal IP maps directly to AWS funding programs like MAP for Modernization.