Principal Solutions Architect - Amazon Business: Driving Innovation in Procurement Technology and Partner Ecosystem

Join the Future of Business Procurement at Amazon Business Be part of a rapidly expanding $35 billion-dollar global business at Amazon Business, where innovation meets technology and retail in the B2B space. We're on a mission to build the most technically robust and strategically impactful ecosystem for business buying, and we need a Principal Partner Solutions Architect to lead the technical direction of our growing partner ecosystem. About Amazon Business At Amazon Business, we're passionate about building solutions that help businesses and organizations thrive. We strive to be the most recognized and preferred strategic partner for smart business buying, and we're committed to innovating and disrupting the status quo. Our team is made up of talented individuals who bring their insight, imagination, and a healthy disregard for the impossible to work every day. Job Summary We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Partner Solutions Architect to drive the technical strategy for our partner ecosystem. This is a high-impact, senior technical leadership role that blends strategic vision, hands-on architecture, and collaboration with partners and internal teams. You'll play a critical role in shaping the future of business procurement by delivering sophisticated, scalable solutions that extend the reach and functionality of Amazon Business's APIs, integrations, and marketplace technologies. Key Responsibilities Define and Drive Technical Strategy : Define and drive the technical strategy for Amazon Business's partner ecosystem, ensuring alignment with long-term goals and scalability across a global network. Design and Implement Enterprise-Grade Integrations : Design and implement enterprise-grade procurement integrations for platforms such as Coupa, Ariba, SAP, Oracle, and others, ensuring technical excellence and reliability. Lead API Platform Evolution : Lead the evolution of Amazon Business's API platform, defining capabilities that enable advanced partner use cases and improve developer experiences. Provide Architectural Leadership : Provide architectural leadership for large-scale, partner-driven enterprise procurement transformations, guiding design, implementation, and technical governance. Collaborate with Partners and Internal Teams : Collaborate with global system integrators and ISVs to validate complex customer architectures and deliver robust technical solutions. Act as Technical Escalation Point : Act as a technical escalation point for resolving architectural challenges, ensuring the scalability, security, and performance of partner integrations. Shape Amazon Business App Center Strategy : Shape the strategy for the Amazon Business App Center, driving innovation in the marketplace ecosystem and enabling partner-built applications. Establish Technical Governance Frameworks : Establish and enforce technical governance frameworks to standardize and optimize partner integration solutions. Collaborate with Internal Engineering and Product Teams : Collaborate with internal engineering and product teams to influence Amazon Business's API roadmap and prioritize features that drive partner success. Represent Amazon Business in Technical Forums : Represent Amazon Business in technical forums, panels, and industry events, advocating for best practices and standards in B2B commerce. Drive Thought Leadership : Drive thought leadership through technical publications, white papers, and collaboration with developer communities. Engineer Next-Generation Integration Patterns : Engineer next-generation integration patterns, leveraging technologies like REST APIs, cXML, and EDI to build industry-leading solutions. Requirements Basic Qualifications Experience in B2B Commerce or Procurement Technology : Experience in B2B commerce or procurement technology, with a focus on enterprise-scale, technology-driven solutions. Technical Integration Experience : Experience architecting complex technical integrations with platforms such as Coupa, Ariba, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems. API Development Experience : Experience in API development, REST APIs, cXML, EDI, and other integration standards, with a focus on building scalable and secure architectures. Experience with Global System Integrators : Experience working with global system integrators and managing large-scale technical transformations. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related Field : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Presentations and Whiteboarding : Knowledge of presentations and whiteboarding skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with internal and external executives, IT management, and developers. Hands-on Experience with Cloud Platforms : Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and the ability to leverage AWS tools and services for advanced integration solutions. Ability to Work Cross-Functionally : Ability to work cross-functionally to engage with engineering teams, product leaders, and C-level stakeholders, delivering technical strategies that drive innovation. Demonstrated Ability to Drive Adoption of Best Practices : Demonstrated ability to drive adoption of best practices and shape technical standards across partner ecosystems. What We Offer At Amazon Business, we're committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we're an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary, with a base pay range of $164,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $284,300/year in our highest geographic market. We also offer a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth and learning. Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits At Amazon Business, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. We offer a range of career growth opportunities, including: Mentorship Programs : Mentorship programs that pair you with experienced professionals in your field. Training and Development : Training and development programs that help you build new skills and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends. Career Advancement Opportunities : Career advancement opportunities that allow you to take on new challenges and responsibilities. Work Environment and Company Culture At Amazon Business, we're proud of our company culture and work environment. We strive to create a workplace that's inclusive, diverse, and fun. Here are a few highlights: Inclusive Culture : We have an inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes equality. Flexible Work Arrangements : We offer flexible work arrangements, including remote work options. Employee Benefits : We offer a range of employee benefits, including medical, financial, and other benefits. Why Join Us? If you're passionate about shaping the future of business procurement and driving innovation in procurement technology, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of a rapidly expanding $35 billion-dollar global business. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career at Amazon Business. Apply now and join our team! Apply for this job