Job Description

- 5+ yearsof experience in programming, systems architecture or systems administration.
- Experience conducting classroom training for related technology products and services.
- Technical degree (i.e. Computer Science) or relevant work experience required.
- Recent experience architecturing, deploying, and operating Internet scale applications


Amazon Web Services provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. Low cost. Instant Elasticity. Open & Flexible. Secure. To meet the growing demand for AWS Services around the globe, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you have previous programming experience via application/web development, and/or enterprise system administration experience, and can communicate highly technical concepts to audiences at different stages in the AWS journey, we'd like to speak with you. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our AWS Skills Center Training Team in a key leadership role.
Here's your chance to work as a Technical Trainer on a newly formed team, with high visibility and significant customer impact. The successful candidate is an experienced technical trainer, ideally with hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services and/or in-depth knowledge of software architecture and virtualization technologies.
In this role, you will deliver training content to new learners in order to meet our Mission: "We believe cloud computing education is one of the most impactful opportunities for professional growth; our mission is to attract, inspire, and educate new foundational learners to pursue their potential in the cloud." You'll have an opportunity to combine a passion for teaching, with enthusiasm for technology, to drive learning and establish positive customer relationships. You will have excellent communication skills and proven technology training experience.
Key job responsibilities
o Deliver instructor-led classroom training on a regular schedule at a single location with occasional travel
o Provide oversight and direction to the team that aligns with business goals and objectives
o Help shape the ongoing strategy and mission of the AWS Skills Centers program.
o Assist in developing & maintaining technical training content, lab exercises, presentations, and accompanying materials.
o Work with key vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, effective training content.
o Mentor and train internal and external authorized trainers as part of a train the trainer program
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.
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
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. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
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.


Knowledge and/or hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure services highly desired. Experience designing and developing instructor-led content with technical subject matter content. Self-sufficient, self-starter with proven success taking ownership of training projects. Recent coding experience in one or more of the following languages, Java, .Net, Perl, PHP, Ruby or Python. Experience with Windows and Linux at the command line. Strong oral presentation skills, interpersonal communication, and writing skills.


Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.



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