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Solutions Architect

Amazon, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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We are looking for experienced Solutions Architects with a strong background in API development to join our Selling Partner API (SP-API) team. This role combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, focusing on building and maintaining scalable and secure applications that comply with Amazon's policies.

As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will help organizations unlock the potential of Selling Partner APIs. Your role will involve shaping and implementing strategies to boost SP-API adoption across a diverse range of businesses, from innovative startups to established enterprise clients. You should be adept at establishing technical credibility with a variety of stakeholders, including API Developers, Solution Architects, Product Managers, and C‑level executives.

Our team provides SP-API developers with comprehensive self‑service onboarding resources. These include curated guidance in the form of sample code, SDKs, Postman collections, and detailed onboarding guides, all designed to streamline the app development process. Your expertise will be crucial in enhancing and evolving these resources to meet the changing needs of our developer community.

Key job responsibilities

Identify and remediate security gaps in existing applications

Design and architect secure, scalable solutions using Amazon's Selling Partner APIs

Provide technical guidance and best practices to external developers and internal teams

Create and enhance developer resources, including sample code and implementation guides

Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions

Influence API product, security and compliance strategy based on customer feedback and market needs

About the team You’ll join a dynamic team dedicated to providing world‑class developer experiences. We create and maintain comprehensive API solutions and self‑service tools that enable both Amazon and external developers to innovate rapidly. Our team values technical excellence, customer obsession, and continuous learning.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Experience with one of the following programming languages: Python, Ruby, Node.js, C#, or C++

Experience working within the software development or Internet industries is highly desired

Bachelor's degree, or experience or certifications in API design, cloud architecture/deployment, service‑oriented architecture, mobile development, performance optimization, databases design and related fields

Strong understanding of developing using APIs, data and application security

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of Information Technology (IT) experience

Experience implementing a cloud‑based technology solution

Experience in any of the following: Cloud Architecture, Systems Design, Software Development, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Engineering or DevOps

Cloud Technology Certification (such as Solutions Architecture, Cloud Security Professional or Cloud DevOps Engineering)

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Posted: August 4, 2025 (Updated about 23 hours ago)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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