Job Information
NTT America Solutions, Inc. AWS Solutions Architect in Johannesburg, South Africa
Job Requirements
NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.
In today’s ‘iNTTerconnected’ world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of the world’s most significant technological, business and societal challenges.
With people at the heart of our success, NTT is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters.
We are looking for AWS Solutions Architects with varying levels of seniority to join our team at NTT. As an AWS Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing AWS solutions to meet our clients' business objectives. You will collaborate with our clients and internal teams to deliver cloud solutions, leveraging your expertise in AWS services and best practices.
Work Experience
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Solution Design: Collaborate with clients to design effective, scalable, and secure AWS solutions.
AWS Services Expertise: Stay updated with the latest AWS services and recommend the right ones for clients.
Architecture Documentation: Create and maintain detailed architecture documentation.
Cloud Migration: Lead and assist in seamless cloud migrations.
Security and Compliance: Implement robust security and compliance measures.
Cost Optimization: Design cost-effective solutions and recommend optimization strategies.
Performance Optimization: Ensure high availability and scalability of AWS solutions.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation.
Client Engagement: Build strong client relationships and provide technical guidance.
Training and Knowledge Sharing: Stay certified, encourage team certification, and share knowledge.
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:
Able to nurture self-organising, high performing teams through servant leadership and mentoring
Ability to work effectively with teams and individuals distributed globally across time zones and cultures
Must encourage, support, and guide continuous improvement of the team, its products, and processes
Able to resolve conflict through arbitration, negotiation, reasoned discussion, or escalation
Ability to identify problems, impediments, dependencies, and other team dysfunctions, and then facilitate quick resolution
A proactive self-starter who is able to operate independently and as part of a team
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Management, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
Any AWS Certifications, such as;
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional.
Required Experience:
Strong experience as a Solutions Architect in AWS environments.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven experience in providing technical leadership, mentoring teams, and guiding solution design.
Experience with cloud cost management and optimization.
In-depth knowledge of AWS services, security, and compliance.