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Senior Solutions Architect - Cloud Transformation & Innovation

Nova Guadalajara 1 day ago

engineering

NOVA is an AWS Advanced Partner driving digital transformation for enterprises across

North America. We specialize in cloud migration, modernization, and emerging solutions

including GenAI implementations. Through our VMware Freedom initiative, we help

companies navigate infrastructure transformations while adopting AWS innovations to

drive business value and reduce licensing costs.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead enterprise cloud transformation

projects. With many organizations reassessing their VMware investments following recent

market changes, this role combines infrastructure migration expertise with the opportunity

to implement modern cloud solutions and explore emerging technologies like GenAI. You'll

work directly with enterprise clients to design and implement practical solutions that meet

both immediate migration needs and long-term innovation goals.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

Design cloud solutions using core AWS services for compute, storage, networking, and security

Develop cloud migration strategies with a focus on VMware to AWS transformations

Create architectural documentation and technical roadmaps

Evaluate and recommend appropriate AWS services based on customer requirements

Support GenAI and ML initiatives as the practice develops

Migration & Implementation

Lead VMware to AWS migration projects from assessment through execution

Perform discovery of VMware environments and design target AWS architectures

Develop wave plans and migration strategies for application portfolios

Execute migrations using AWS Application Migration Service and related tools

Support database migrations and application modernization efforts

Customer Engagement

Participate in customer workshops and technical discovery sessions

Present solutions and recommendations to technical and business stakeholders

Serve as technical point of contact throughout project lifecycle

Document requirements and translate business needs into technical designs

Build trusted relationships with customer technical teams

Team Collaboration

Collaborate with project managers and delivery teams

Share knowledge and best practices with team members

Contribute to internal documentation and runbooks

Support pre-sales activities as needed

Participate in continuous learning and certification programs

Required Qualifications

Experience

5+ years in IT infrastructure, cloud architecture, or related field

2+ years hands-on experience with AWS services

Experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, vCenter) and virtualization concepts

At least 2 completed VMware to AWS migration projects (or similar cloud migrations)

Understanding of enterprise applications and their dependencies

Technical Skills

Working knowledge of core AWS services (EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, IAM)

Basic understanding of Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation or Terraform)

Familiarity with migration tools (AWS Application Migration Service, Discovery tools)

Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancing)

Basic scripting abilities (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)

Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (Required)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (Preferred, or willingness to obtain within 6 months)

Professional Skills

Good communication skills for technical and business audiences

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

Customer-focused approach

Willingness to learn new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AWS Transform for VMware migrations

VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent experience

Familiarity with AI-powered migration tools and automation

Experience with application modernization or containerization

Exposure to GenAI/ML services (Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker)

Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments

Additional AWS certifications

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience with AWS Transform's automated discovery and wave planning capabilities

Knowledge of other migration accelerators (Matilda Cloud, Migration Evaluator)

Experience with dependency mapping and automated migration tools

Familiarity with AWS Migration Hub and related services

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: (based on experience)

• Benefits: Full health, dental, and vision coverage

• Professional Development: Training budget and certification support

• Career Growth: Clear advancement path with mentorship

• Learning Environment: Access to AWS resources and sandbox environments

Core Technologies

• AWS Services: EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation

• Migration Tools: AWS Application Migration Service, Database Migration Service, AWS Transform (preferred)

• VMware Stack: vSphere, vCenter, ESXi

• Automation: Terraform, CloudFormation, PowerShell, Python

• Monitoring: CloudWatch, Systems Manager

Growth Opportunities

• Build expertise in emerging technologies (GenAI, ML, IoT)

• Gain experience with cutting-edge migration tools like AWS Transform

• Develop specialization in specific industries or technical domains

• Progress to Principal Architect or Practice Lead roles

• Opportunity to shape and build our migration practice

Success Indicators

• Successfully complete 3-4 migration projects in first year

• Achieve AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification

• Maintain positive customer feedback

• Contribute to team knowledge base and best practices

• Support business development efforts

What Makes You Successful

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for cloud technologies

• Practical approach to problem-solving

• Ability to balance technical excellence with business needs

• Strong work ethic and reliability

• Team player who shares knowledge freely

• Comfort with ambiguity and changing requirements

Why Join NOVA?

This is an opportunity to join a growing AWS practice at an exciting time. With our VMware

Freedom initiative and increasing demand for cloud transformation, you'll work on

meaningful projects that directly impact enterprise clients. We invest in our people through

training, mentorship, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, including

AI-powered migration tools. If you're looking to grow your cloud architecture career while

working with a supportive team, we want to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NOVA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive

team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender,

age, religion, identity, or experience.

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