Senior Specialist Solutions Architect, Media & Entertainment

Amazon is hiring a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect, Media & Entertainment in Tokyo, Japan. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Design cloud technology platforms and provide strategic architecture advice for media and entertainment customers on AWS.

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Are you passionate about the Media, Entertainment, Games and and Sports (MEGS) industries? Do you have a track record of designing technology platforms that create exceptional customer experiences? If so, we invite you to join the Amazon Web Services (AWS) MEGS Industry Specialist Solutions Architecture Team, where you’ll help our customers and partners innovate and succeed with the cloud.

We are seeking a Snr Solutions Architect with extensive expertise and experience in Media & Entertainment including; Content Production, Media Supply Chain & Archive, Broadcast Modernisation, Direct-to-Consumer Streaming, and Monetisation.

Working backwards from our customer business needs, you’ll offer strategic advice to help unlock business value through technology. This role involves close collaboration with business development, account management, professional services, support, product teams, and the AWS partner ecosystem. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your creativity, connecting innovative technologies to practical solutions while showcasing the possibilities AWS can deliver in a dynamic and ever-changing market.

The ideal candidate will be based in Tokyo Japan, possess extensive experience in the MEGS industry, and demonstrate a proven ability to work effectively with C-level executives. They should also excel in influencing decisions and showcasing strong thought leadership skills.

Key job responsibilities
- Collaborate with the broader Industry Specialist team to shape the strategic plan and drive cloud adoption.
- Design and deliver innovative technical solutions to engage and inspire customers and partners.
- Build technical credibility and trust during sales cycles, engaging directly with CTOs, CIOs, Chief Architects, and Senior Developers across the Gaming industry.
- Work with AWS service teams and partners to deploy, pilot, and scale MEGS focussed solutions, collaborating with sales enablement, regional business development, and account teams.
- Lead customer briefings, represent AWS MEGS at industry events, and advance thought leadership in gaming technology solutions.
- Educate customers on the benefits of AWS, engaging in in-depth architectural discussions to ensure their solutions are optimised for successful cloud deployment.
- Deliver training sessions, both one-to-one and group formats, to share knowledge with customers exploring or already using AWS.
- Capture and share best practices within the AWS Solutions Architect community to foster continuous learning and improvement.

A day in the life
As part of this team, you will collaborate with customers, partners and key stake holders in the Media & Entertainment industry, guiding them to maximise value with the use of AWS Cloud. Solutions Architects sit at the intersection of business and technology, working with organisations at every stage of their cloud journey. You’ll play a key role in developing relationships, designing technical solutions, sharing best practices, and presenting innovative ideas that help shape the future of the industry.

About the team
About AWS

Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences.

Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic qualifications

- Speak, write, and read fluently in Japanese
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English
- 8+ years of solving problems with technology in the Media & Entertainment Industry experience
- Hands-on experience of designing and/or delivering media supply chains, broadcast modernisation, content production, streaming and monetisation systems.

Preferred qualifications

- Experience architecting/operating solutions built on AWS

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.

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Key facts

Senior Specialist Solutions Architect, Media & Entertainment is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in JP, 13, Tokyo.
The job was posted on September 14, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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