Senior Solutions Architect, Capital Markets

Amazon is hiring a Senior Solutions Architect for Capital Markets in Tyler Park, Hudson County, US. This role designs and delivers complex cloud solutions for financial services clients, driving AWS adoption and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with capital‑markets customers to understand business objectives and technical challenges.
• Design end‑to‑end AWS architectures that meet regulatory, security, and performance requirements.
• Lead proof‑of‑concepts, migrations, and large‑scale deployments across trading, risk, and analytics workloads.
• Collaborate with AWS product teams to influence roadmap and create industry‑specific reference architectures.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior architects and act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver presentations, whitepapers, and workshops tailored to the financial services sector.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise‑scale solutions on AWS.
• Deep knowledge of capital‑markets domains such as trading platforms, market data feeds, risk management, and compliance.
• Professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
• Strong programming/scripting skills (Python, Java, or similar) and experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools.
• Excellent communication and consulting skills, with a proven track record of influencing C‑level executives.

Preferred Experience

• Hands‑on experience with high‑frequency trading, low‑latency networking, and real‑time data processing.
• Background in financial regulations (e.g., SEC, MiFID II) and security frameworks.
• Prior experience in a global sales or solution‑selling environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $222,279.38 per year. Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) match, stock awards, and generous paid time off.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Senior Solutions Architect in capital markets do at Amazon?

You design, build, and optimize AWS cloud solutions for trading, risk, and analytics applications, working directly with financial services clients to meet their technical and regulatory needs.

What experience is required for this role?

At least 10 years of enterprise AWS architecture experience, deep knowledge of capital‑markets domains, and relevant AWS certifications are required.

What is the salary for this position?

The role offers a base salary of $222,279.38 per year, plus Amazon’s standard benefits and stock‑based compensation.