Principal Technologist, Global Government Delivery Organization (GDDO)

Would you like to be part of a team that is redefining the way the UK Government uses the cloud?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leading the next paradigm shift in computing and the AWS Global Government Delivery Organization (GGDO) team is looking for a motivated Principal Technologist to join our fast‑paced organization.

The GGDO manages direct Government programmes as part of the Worldwide Public Sector business.

In this role you will work directly with customers, partners, and AWS service teams to manage technical and business integration challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud computing; possess a background in partner and business development; and have proven results within the Global Government programme management space.

They will also have demonstrated the ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the skill‑set to dive deep and tactically drive business development programs.

Excellent communication skills are a must.

Candidates are expected to have the ability to write and convey compelling customer value propositions and articulate technical risks, as well as to interface with AWS business units responsible for delivering capabilities to customers.

Through your work across AWS, you will be responsible for driving programme compliance, customer and partner onboarding, and overall adoption of AWS.

You must bring an established understanding of these respective community infrastructures, policies, and operational performance requirements.

Our team also puts a high value on work‑life balance.

We offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well‑balanced life—both in and outside of work.

We are dedicated to supporting new members and fostering knowledge sharing, mentorship, and career growth.

UK Government Security Clearance is required for this role (https://www. gov. uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels).

• Key Job Responsibilities
• Liaise with AWS service teams to ensure that AWS meets technical commitments to customers in named programmes.
• Interface with Capture, Sales, and Solutions Architecture teams to provide technical depth to partnership discussions and capture‑pursuit decisions.
• Coordinate a matrixed team drawn from the Federal business verticals in support of specific programmes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop the long‑term strategy for AWS to deliver in the Federal programme space, including global infrastructure, feature and service deployment, and go‑to‑market approach.

The Principal Technologist (PT) acts as the programme's primary technical point of contact for our customers.

They lead executive engagement across multiple technical disciplines, including cloud security, service and feature roadmap, infrastructure and capacity expansion, and meeting unique contract requirements.

The PT works across AWS stakeholders—including Region Services, Security, Infrastructure, and Sales—to ensure technical delivery across the contract.

• About The Team
• 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.

• Inclusive
• Team

Culture: AWS values curiosity and connection.

Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique.

Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams.

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.

• Basic Qualifications
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level.
• Experience working with Core Cloud Technology Services, including, but not limited to, Compute, Edge, Hybrid, Security, and/or Networking.
• Experience in Go‑To‑Market, Business Development, Sales, or Consulting.
• Experience working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML, Gen AI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience managing cross‑functional programs and release schedules.
• Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non‑technical leaders.
• Experience working with Enterprise Application Modernization and Migration technologies, including, but not limited to, Mainframe, Serverless, Containers, or Cloud Operations.
• Experience working with Advanced Compute technologies including, but not limited to: Accelerated Compute, High Performance Compute, Visual/Spatial Compute, and/or Io T.
• Experience working in or with UK Government departments.
• Experience managing or supporting UK Government contracts and frameworks (e. g., G‑Cloud, CCS frameworks).
• Experience managing UK Government projects built using cloud technologies; knowledge of the challenges involved with providing technical solutions to UK Government customers, including compliance with UK Government Cloud Security Principles.
• Understanding of UK Government procurement processes and frameworks.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www. amazon. jobs/en/disability/us.

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