Associate Solutions Architect Intern
Amazon
Associate Solutions Architect Intern
Amazon
Sells products online and rents cloud computing
Join Amazon Web Services (AWS) as an Associate Solutions Architect Intern and launch your career in cloud computing. Available to work full-time for either 3 or 6 months during 2027, you'll gain hands-on experience designing cloud and generative AI solutions, learning from experienced architects, and working on real AWS projects that impact millions of customers worldwide.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's leading cloud computing platform, helping millions of customers — from startups to global enterprises — build and run applications without managing physical servers. We're seeking motivated individuals for our Associate Solutions Architect Intern program, a structured learning experience designed to develop the next generation of Cloud Solutions Architects.
This internship serves as a pathway to our Solutions Architect Graduate Program, offering you the opportunity to build foundational knowledge in cloud computing, AWS services, and solutions architecture principles in a supportive, education-first environment. You'll learn to understand customer requirements, build working cloud and AI solutions, and communicate technical recommendations effectively while being mentored by experienced Solutions Architects.
Key job responsibilities
Complete a structured training curriculum to build cloud architecture foundations and develop expertise in AWS services
Analyze customer requirements and learn to translate them into technical solution recommendations
Participate in solution design sessions and observe customer engagements with experienced Solutions Architects
Work on a real AWS project, applying architecture principles and building hands-on experience with AWS services
Develop communication skills by learning to present technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences
A day in the life
As an Associate Solutions Architect Intern, you'll engage in a mix of structured learning and practical application. Your day might include attending training sessions on AWS services and the Well-Architected Framework, then applying those concepts to a real project you're building on AWS. You'll participate in solution design discussions, observing how experienced architects translate customer needs into technical recommendations. You might shadow customer engagements to see how solutions are presented to diverse audiences, then return to work on your own project, experimenting with AWS services and architecture principles. Throughout your internship, you'll develop presentation skills by communicating technical concepts to colleagues and mentors, receiving feedback that helps you grow as a solutions architect.
About the team
We are the EMEA Student Programs Team within AWS, dedicated to nurturing emerging talent in cloud computing. Our team collaborates across the organization to create meaningful internship experiences that bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world cloud architecture. We work with experienced Solutions Architects who are committed to mentoring the next generation of cloud professionals. Together, we're building a community of architects who understand how to solve complex business problems through innovative cloud solutions. When you join us, you'll be part of a team that values your growth, supports your learning journey, and helps you develop the skills needed to succeed in cloud consulting and solutions architecture.
- Currently enrolled in penultimate or final year of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, graduating in 2027 or 2028
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English at C1 level or above
- Speak, write, and read fluently in German at C1 level or above
- Experience with at least one modern programming language (such as Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript)
- Understanding of basic IT systems, software development, or system architecture concepts
- Right to work in Germany for the duration of the internship
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including security, storage, or databases (relational and/or NoSQL)
- Understanding of operating systems (Unix, Linux, and/or Windows)
- Interest in or experience with generative AI, for example building with LLM APIs, agents or AI coding assistants
- Experience with systems administration (Linux/Windows), network administration (DNS, IPsec, BGP, VPN, load balancing), or programming (Node.JS, Java, Ruby, C#, Python, or PHP)
- Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, or experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
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Amazon runs the largest online store in the United States and rents cloud computing to businesses and governments through Amazon Web Services. AWS pioneered renting computing power over the internet, and Amazon built its own delivery network to get orders to customers quickly. Shoppers buy from Amazon and from independent sellers on its store, and Prime members pay a subscription for fast free shipping, streaming video and music, and other perks. AWS rents out computing power, storage, databases, and AI tools so companies can run software without owning servers, and Amazon also makes Kindle e-readers and Echo speakers with the Alexa assistant. Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994, and it is based in Seattle, Washington.
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