Solutions Architects Team Lead

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 Curious about what it's really like to work at Automat-it? Explore our benefits, culture, and what success in your first year could look like here. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV in English. Key Responsibilities Meet with customers, understand their business challenges, and design AWS solutions that address them, covering architecture, cost-efficiency, scalability, and security through Statements of Work (SOW) 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. Analyze existing customer AWS architectures and propose improvement roadmaps Collaborate cross-team with different departments to ensure solutions are designed according to AWS best practices Build thought leadership in the cloud community by contributing to blogs, workshops, webinars, conferences, and more, representing Automat-it as a trusted voice in the ecosystem Travel both locally (to meet with customers, partners, and attend local events) and abroad (at least once a quarter) Build a strong relationship with the AWS Startup SA community Requirements 3+ years of experience in an AWS environment, designing solutions end-to-end 2+ years of experience in a technical customer-facing role such as Solutions Architect, Cloud Architect, Solutions Engineer, Customer Engineer, Presales Engineer, SRE, or equivalent 2+ years of experience in managing a team of Cloud Architects (or similar) in a global tech company In-depth knowledge of AWS's main services, with an emphasis on Kubernetes and Containers Experience designing infrastructure for high-scale production environments in AWS Certified AWS Solutions Architect – Associate Ability to effectively communicate technical design in verbal and written formats in front of customers Ability to lead an end-to-end engagement with the account management team Proven track record of leading and developing diverse, high-performing teams Exceptional communication in Hebrew and English, and excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Nice to Have Experience in an IT environment with hands-on in Kubernetes, CI/CD, and DevOps tools Familiarity or expertise with DevOps and CI/CD practices Experience in a production environment developing software with Python, Go, Java, or equivalents AWS Solutions Architect Professional or a speciality certification Automat-it is committed to fostering a workplace that promotes equal opportunities for all. We firmly believe that cultivating a diverse workforce is crucial to our success. Our recruitment decisions are grounded in your experience and skills, recognizing the value you bring to our team. What Success Looks Like in Year One null Why Join Automat-it? null Benefits null