Ippon Technologies
Principal AWS Solutions Architecture Consultant
Ippon Technologies, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23225
We’re hiring a Principal AWS Solutions Architecture Consultant!
Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements. Employment type:
Full Time/Direct Hire (No Agencies) Location:
Atlanta, GA Metro, Washington DC Metro, Charlotte Metro, NYC, or Richmond, VA Location Type:
Hybrid - Home Office/Local Ippon office (1-2 days per week onsite) About Ippon: The Ippon story started in 2002 in Paris, France - cue in the accordion. Our founder and CEO Stéphane Nomis used his unique experience as an international Judo champion to create a culture based on the sports values of ambition and excellence. Our USA Headquarters office is located in Richmond, VA, with additional offices in New York, NY, Washington DC, and Atlanta, GA. We are a technology consulting firm that specializes in helping accelerate our client’s digital roadmap in the areas of Product Management, Cloud, Data, and Software Engineering. Our culture and reputation is driven by our COACH values; our Ipponites are Collaborative, Open-minded, Adaptable, Courageous and Hungry. About the position: We are seeking a Principal AWS Solution Architecture Consultant who will be instrumental in guiding clients through their cloud migration, modernization, and transformation journey, leveraging the power of AWS, along wth complementary ISVs like Snowflake, and AI. This key role requires a balance of deep technical expertise, strategic business insight, and consulting prowess to help clients innovate, optimize, and transform their business operations through modern cloud technologies and AI-driven solutions. Roles and Responsibilities:
Cloud Architecture & Technical Strategy Architect and design cloud-native solutions that optimize performance, cost, and security while ensuring alignment with clients' strategic goals and product roadmaps Evaluate and recommend the most effective AWS cloud solutions and AI technologies for each project, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency Identify and mitigate potential architectural and technological risks in cloud deployments, ensuring the implementation of secure, resilient, and scalable solutions Promote AWS best practices and standards in architecture, security, and deployment Document architectures, assessments, and recommendations in detailed, actionable reports that provide clear, business-aligned strategies for cloud adoption and AI integration Client Engagement & Solution Consulting Support clients in developing cloud architecture strategies centered on AWS, aligning these solutions with clients' business objectives to drive innovation, scalability, and efficiency Support clients in developing migration and modernization journeys, leveraging AWS programs like MAP, the Well-Architected Framework, or Immersion Days Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand their business challenges and objectives, ensuring that solutions are tailored to address real business needs while leveraging cutting-edge AWS services Thought Leadership & Team Development Stay ahead of industry trends in the AWS portfolio, complementary ISVs, and cloud computing, driving innovation by sharing knowledge with clients and internal teams Be a visible thought leader by authoring blogs, presenting at industry conferences, and leading internal and external knowledge-sharing initiatives Collaborate across teams to enhance and expand the organization’s cloud architecture capabilities Mentor junior engineers, foster continuous learning, and strengthen consulting and cloud engineering practices Competencies we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cloud solution architecture with a focus on AWS and cloud-native technologies 5+ years of consulting experience with the ability to translate technical solutions into business value for diverse stakeholders 5+ years of hands-on experience in AWS architecture design, migrations, modernizations, cloud security, performance optimization, and cost management 5+ years of team leadership experience, including mentoring and coaching, leading solution design, and leading delivery of complex cloud projects Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex cloud and AI solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus seamlessly across tasks and projects Ability to travel occasionally for client meetings or industry events AWS Certified Architect or DevOps - Associate or Professional Level Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cloud Engineering, or a related field preferred Experience in AI-driven cloud solutions and applying AI/ML technologies to enhance cloud architectures Proven expertise in AWS services and partner programs Experience with AWS data pipeline/ETL tools and integration with Snowflake What we offer:
Great salary and benefits - Health (HDHP & PPO Plans), dental, and vision insurance, HSA, EAP, as well as a 401k with company match Work/life balance - Ippon offers generous PTO, parental leave, medical leave, and flexible schedules A fun, creative, and healthy work environment, focused on teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and exceptional delivery Opportunities to expand your portfolio and work with different companies and industries Career growth, up-skilling, cross-training, and leadership opportunities $160,000 - $180,000 a year We value the diversity and different perspectives each of our employees bring to Ippon Technologies. Ippon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Visit us on LinkedIn or at https://ipponusa.com to learn more. So, do YOU speak Ippon?
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Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements. Employment type:
Full Time/Direct Hire (No Agencies) Location:
Atlanta, GA Metro, Washington DC Metro, Charlotte Metro, NYC, or Richmond, VA Location Type:
Hybrid - Home Office/Local Ippon office (1-2 days per week onsite) About Ippon: The Ippon story started in 2002 in Paris, France - cue in the accordion. Our founder and CEO Stéphane Nomis used his unique experience as an international Judo champion to create a culture based on the sports values of ambition and excellence. Our USA Headquarters office is located in Richmond, VA, with additional offices in New York, NY, Washington DC, and Atlanta, GA. We are a technology consulting firm that specializes in helping accelerate our client’s digital roadmap in the areas of Product Management, Cloud, Data, and Software Engineering. Our culture and reputation is driven by our COACH values; our Ipponites are Collaborative, Open-minded, Adaptable, Courageous and Hungry. About the position: We are seeking a Principal AWS Solution Architecture Consultant who will be instrumental in guiding clients through their cloud migration, modernization, and transformation journey, leveraging the power of AWS, along wth complementary ISVs like Snowflake, and AI. This key role requires a balance of deep technical expertise, strategic business insight, and consulting prowess to help clients innovate, optimize, and transform their business operations through modern cloud technologies and AI-driven solutions. Roles and Responsibilities:
Cloud Architecture & Technical Strategy Architect and design cloud-native solutions that optimize performance, cost, and security while ensuring alignment with clients' strategic goals and product roadmaps Evaluate and recommend the most effective AWS cloud solutions and AI technologies for each project, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency Identify and mitigate potential architectural and technological risks in cloud deployments, ensuring the implementation of secure, resilient, and scalable solutions Promote AWS best practices and standards in architecture, security, and deployment Document architectures, assessments, and recommendations in detailed, actionable reports that provide clear, business-aligned strategies for cloud adoption and AI integration Client Engagement & Solution Consulting Support clients in developing cloud architecture strategies centered on AWS, aligning these solutions with clients' business objectives to drive innovation, scalability, and efficiency Support clients in developing migration and modernization journeys, leveraging AWS programs like MAP, the Well-Architected Framework, or Immersion Days Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand their business challenges and objectives, ensuring that solutions are tailored to address real business needs while leveraging cutting-edge AWS services Thought Leadership & Team Development Stay ahead of industry trends in the AWS portfolio, complementary ISVs, and cloud computing, driving innovation by sharing knowledge with clients and internal teams Be a visible thought leader by authoring blogs, presenting at industry conferences, and leading internal and external knowledge-sharing initiatives Collaborate across teams to enhance and expand the organization’s cloud architecture capabilities Mentor junior engineers, foster continuous learning, and strengthen consulting and cloud engineering practices Competencies we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cloud solution architecture with a focus on AWS and cloud-native technologies 5+ years of consulting experience with the ability to translate technical solutions into business value for diverse stakeholders 5+ years of hands-on experience in AWS architecture design, migrations, modernizations, cloud security, performance optimization, and cost management 5+ years of team leadership experience, including mentoring and coaching, leading solution design, and leading delivery of complex cloud projects Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex cloud and AI solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus seamlessly across tasks and projects Ability to travel occasionally for client meetings or industry events AWS Certified Architect or DevOps - Associate or Professional Level Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cloud Engineering, or a related field preferred Experience in AI-driven cloud solutions and applying AI/ML technologies to enhance cloud architectures Proven expertise in AWS services and partner programs Experience with AWS data pipeline/ETL tools and integration with Snowflake What we offer:
Great salary and benefits - Health (HDHP & PPO Plans), dental, and vision insurance, HSA, EAP, as well as a 401k with company match Work/life balance - Ippon offers generous PTO, parental leave, medical leave, and flexible schedules A fun, creative, and healthy work environment, focused on teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and exceptional delivery Opportunities to expand your portfolio and work with different companies and industries Career growth, up-skilling, cross-training, and leadership opportunities $160,000 - $180,000 a year We value the diversity and different perspectives each of our employees bring to Ippon Technologies. Ippon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Visit us on LinkedIn or at https://ipponusa.com to learn more. So, do YOU speak Ippon?
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