Solutions Architect, Global Tax Data - Seattle | Amazon Job

Job Description

Are you passionate about transforming tax technology through innovation? Amazon's Global Tax Data team is seeking a Solutions Architect II to revolutionize how tax professionals work. In this role, you'll leverage modern technologies including Python and AWS based tools to design and implement solutions that empower Amazon's Global Tax Data organization. You'll tackle complex technical challenges at unprecedented scale, building world-class systems that drive efficiency and enable tax professionals to meet Amazon's unique global challenges.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by architecting solutions that transform tax operations for one of the world's most innovative companies. You'll work at the intersection of tax domain expertise and modern cloud technologies, creating technical solutions that directly improve how Amazon's tax team operates at a global scale.

Key job responsibilities
Design and implement scalable tax technology solutions using Python, AWS based solutions and modern development practices to solve complex tax processing challenges.
Define front-end architectures and user experiences, owning specific technical components while establishing best practices for model development and solution design.
Collaborate with tax professionals, Product Managers, and fellow Solutions Architects to translate customer requirements into technical specifications that engineering teams can execute
Lead end-to-end solution architecture for tax technology projects, including planning, design, implementation, testing, and continuous process improvement as part of an autonomous team
Mentor and develop other Solutions Architects by sharing technical expertise, facilitating knowledge transfer, and contributing to team growth through code reviews and technical guidance.
Provide feedback to our engineering team and influence the product roadmap.

A day in the life
Your morning might start with a deep-dive architecture review alongside a customer's engineering team, working through the specifics of a migration plan or evaluating how to integrate generative AI capabilities into their existing workflows. After lunch, you could be leading a hands-on workshop demonstrating AWS services, then shifting to a design review with fellow Solutions Architects to refine a proposed solution. You will regularly connect with internal partners to align on customer goals and share insights that help shape how AWS builds for the future.

About the team
The Global Tax Data team sits within Amazon's Tax organization and is dedicated to supporting tax professionals with innovative technology solutions and streamlined processes. Our team tackles the unique and complex challenges that come with operating at Amazon's scale, building systems that enhance processing efficiency and empower our internal customers.

We foster a culture of innovation and collaboration where technical excellence meets business impact. Our mission is to continuously evolve tax technology capabilities, ensuring our tax professionals have the tools they need to succeed. Join a team where your work directly influences how Amazon manages tax compliance and reporting, and where you'll have opportunities to explore emerging technologies like generative AI while growing your skills alongside talented engineers and architects.

Basic Qualifications:

- 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
- 4+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
- Experience with VBA, Python, SQL, or other database language

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries
- Experience with AWS technologies

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 131,300.00 - 177,600.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 131,300.00 - 177,600.00 USD annually