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NTT DATA Thailand is seeking a Senior Associate Cloud Technical Architect with strong AWS expertise to join our Presales team, specializing in Application Modernization solutions. This role combines deep technical knowledge of cloud-native architecture with customer-facing presales capabilities to design and articulate transformative cloud modernization strategies for enterprise clients.
The ideal candidate will partner with sales teams to assess customer application estates, design migration and modernization roadmaps, architect containerization and serverless solutions, and deliver compelling technical presentations that demonstrate business value and technical feasibility of AWS-based application transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Presales Solution Design & Architecture
- Lead technical discovery sessions with prospective clients to assess current application architectures, technology stacks, and modernization readiness
- Design comprehensive AWS-based application modernization solutions including containerization (EKS, ECS, Fargate), serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge), and microservices patterns
- Develop migration strategies (6Rs: Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Rearchitect, Retire, Retain) tailored to customer business objectives and technical constraints
- Create detailed solution architectures, reference architectures, and technical design documents that address scalability, resilience, security, and cost optimization
- Architect cloud-native CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, or integration with GitLab/GitHub Actions for automated application delivery
- Define observability and monitoring strategies leveraging CloudWatch, X-Ray, CloudTrail, and third-party APM tools for modernized applications
Customer Engagement & Technical Evangelism
- Deliver executive-level and technical presentations, workshops, and proof-of-concept demonstrations to articulate the value proposition of AWS application modernization
- Conduct application portfolio assessments and provide strategic recommendations on modernization priorities and sequencing
- Respond to RFPs/RFIs with detailed technical proposals, solution blueprints, and effort estimations for application modernization projects
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers throughout the presales cycle, addressing technical objections and providing expert guidance on AWS best practices
- Build and demonstrate accelerators, reference implementations, and reusable modernization patterns to shorten customer decision cycles
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
- Partner with sales teams to develop account strategies, identify modernization opportunities, and qualify technical requirements for target accounts
- Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure seamless handoff from presales to implementation, maintaining architectural integrity throughout project lifecycle
- Work closely with AWS partner teams to leverage AWS funding programs (MAP, MRA), technical resources, and co-selling opportunities
- Contribute to the development of NTT DATA's application modernization practice, including methodology refinement, asset creation, and capability building
- Mentor junior architects and presales engineers on AWS technologies and solution design best practices
Cost Estimation & Commercial Support
- Develop detailed effort estimates for modernization engagements including assessment, migration, refactoring, testing, and optimization phases
- Create AWS infrastructure cost models and TCO analyses using AWS Pricing Calculator, Cost Explorer, and third-party tools to support business case development
- Identify cost optimization opportunities and architect solutions with built-in FinOps principles (rightsizing, reserved instances, savings plans, spot instances)
Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in application development, cloud architecture, or DevOps roles with demonstrated progression into presales or solution architecture
- 3+ years of direct experience with AWS services focused on compute, containers, serverless, and application integration
- Proven track record in presales, solution architecture, or technical consulting roles supporting enterprise customers
Technical Skills
- Deep expertise in AWS compute services: EC2, ECS, EKS, Fargate, Lambda, App Runner, Elastic Beanstalk
- Strong knowledge of containerization technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, container registries (ECR)
- Proficiency in serverless architectures and event-driven design patterns using Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, Step Functions, SQS, SNS
- Experience with application modernization patterns: strangler fig, anti-corruption layer, CQRS, event sourcing, saga pattern
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture, API management (API Gateway, AppSync), and service mesh technologies
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code: Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK, or Pulumi
- Proficiency in CI/CD pipeline design and implementation using AWS native tools or third-party platforms (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
- Knowledge of application migration tools: AWS Application Migration Service (MGN), AWS Migration Hub, CloudEndure
- Strong understanding of networking in AWS: VPC, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, Route 53, CloudFront, AWS WAF
- Experience with AWS security services: IAM, Secrets Manager, KMS, Security Hub, GuardDuty, Cognito
- Familiarity with databases on AWS: RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, DocumentDB, and migration strategies
- Programming/scripting proficiency in at least one language: Python, Java, Node.js, Go, or .NET
Certifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (required)
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (highly preferred)
- Additional AWS specialty certifications (Advanced Networking, Security, or Machine Learning) are a plus
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong business acumen with ability to connect technical solutions to business outcomes and ROI
- Proven ability to work under pressure in fast-paced presales environments with tight deadlines
- Customer-centric mindset with strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills
- Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments
- Self-motivated learner who stays current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends
- Excellent written skills for creating technical proposals, architecture documents, and whitepapers
Language Requirements
- Good in English (written and spoken) - required for customer presentations and documentation
- Thai language proficiency is a plus for local customer engagement
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with large-scale enterprise application migrations (50+ applications)
- Knowledge of legacy technology modernization (mainframe, AS/400, client-server applications)
- Familiarity with cloud migration assessment tools: AWS Migration Evaluator, CloudScape, RISC Networks, Cloudamize
- Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures involving Azure or Google Cloud Platform
- Knowledge of specific industry verticals: financial services, healthcare, retail, or manufacturing
- Understanding of compliance frameworks: PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR, and their implementation on AWS
- Experience with AWS Well-Architected Framework reviews and remediation
- Background in application performance optimization and troubleshooting
- Prior experience working with AWS Partner Network (APN) Premier or Advanced Consulting Partners
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise
- Performance-based incentives tied to sales achievements
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, and provident fund
- AWS certification sponsorship and continuous learning opportunities
- Access to AWS credits and sandbox environments for proof-of-concept development
- Opportunity to work with Fortune 500 clients across diverse industries
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement
- Career progression pathways within NTT DATA's global organization
- Collaborative, innovation-driven work culture with exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies
Workplace type:
Hybrid Working
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
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