Solutions Architects Team Lead
About The Position
Automat-it is an all-in AWS Premier Partner and Managed Services Provider specializing in the startup ecosystem. With over 800 customers and 500+ AWS certifications, Automat-it brings hands-on expertise in AI, DevOps, and FinOps to empower fast-paced startups to grow, deliver & win. Our customers save significant time-to-market and optimize their cloud performance and costs.
We work across EMEA and the US, fueling innovation and solving complex challenges daily. Join us to grow your skills, shape bold ideas, and help build the future of tech.
We’re looking for a Solutions Architect Team Lead to manage, recruit, and mentor our Israeli and CEE Solutions Architects, as well as provide core services and also to provide technical pre-sales guidance to Automat-it customers while building long-term relationships, identifying pain points, and addressing them.
📍 Work location - hybrid from Tel-Aviv.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement solutions that meet business requirements and deliver cost-efficient, highly available, and scalable solutions for customers, including SoWs.
- Research and analyze current solutions and initiate improvement plans.
- Develop and adjust vertical-specific solutions for the local and global markets.
- Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure solutions are designed and developed according to best practices.
- Share your knowledge with our customers and the cloud community by participating in public speaking engagements, including workshops, conferences, webinars, and more.
- Build a strong relationship with the AWS Startup SA community.
- Commitment to regular business travel locally and abroad, including frequent visits to the AWS offices in the CEE territory at least once a quarter
- Manage and mentor a team of Solutions Architects, including mentorship, professional team growth, recruiting and interviewing, and supporting the broader department's team expansion efforts.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in an AWS environment, including implementation, migration, and maintenance, designing solutions end-to-end
- 2+ years of experience in technical customer-facing roles, such as Customer Engineering, SRE, Cloud Architect, or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in managing a team of Cloud Architects (or similar) in a global tech company
- 1+ years of work experience in a Professional Services/Consulting company
- Extended experience in an IT environment, including hands-on experience in Kubernetes, CI/CD, and DevOps tools
- Proven experience in a production environment
- In-depth knowledge of AWS's main services, with an emphasis on Kubernetes, Databases, and Data services
- Successfully designed DevOps and Infrastructure for high-scale production environments in AWS
- Understanding of Information Security best practices
- Certified AWS Solutions Architect Associate. AWS Solutions Architect Professional or a specialty certification is an advantage
- Ability to effectively communicate technical design in verbal and written formats in front of customers (SOW, LOE, HLD)
- Ability to lead an end-to-end engagement with the account management team
- Proven track record of leading and developing diverse, high-performing teams
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
- Exceptional communication in Hebrew and English, and excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire
- Experience managing budgets, project timelines, and resources effectively
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Why join Automat-it?
- Professional training and certifications covered by the company (AWS, FinOps, Kubernetes, etc.)
- International work environment
- Referral program – enjoy cooperation with your colleagues and get a bonus
- Company events and social gatherings (happy hours, team events, knowledge sharing, etc.)
- Wellbeing and professional coaching through Oliva Health
- English classes
- Soft skills training
Country-specific benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.
Automat-it is committed to fostering a workplace that promotes equal opportunities for all and believes that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success. Our recruitment decisions are based on your experience and skills, recognizing the value you bring to our team.
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