Are you energised by solving complex problems? Do you enjoy understanding how different technologies fit together to create solutions?

As a Solutions Architect Apprentice, you’ll help shape how Amazon builds secure, scalable, efficient systems - working at the intersection of people, technology, and business outcomes.

You’ll learn how to translate customer and business needs into technical designs, exploring how cloud technologies, architecture principles, and system integrations come together to solve real challenges. You’ll work alongside experienced architects, engineers, and technical consultants who will guide your learning and help you develop the skills needed to influence how our technology evolves.

About the role

As a Solutions Architect Apprentice, you’ll support a range of teams across Amazon and AWS who design high-impact technical solutions. You may work on projects that help customers migrate to the cloud, improve system performance, enhance security, automate processes, or design services that support millions of users.

Your role bridges technical and non-technical worlds - helping teams understand requirements, exploring options, and guiding decision-making. You’ll become skilled at asking the right questions, analysing information, and presenting recommendations that make a real difference.

You’ll contribute to projects that influence how Amazon builds and delivers technology.
During the Programme, You may learn how To:

• Working with internal teams to understand their needs and challenges
• Helping design and evaluate technical solutions, using cloud and architectural principles
• Breaking down complex problems into practical, actionable steps
• Supporting the documentation of architectures, diagrams, and best practices
• Learning how to use AWS services and tools to build secure, scalable systems
• Presenting technical insights in clear, accessible language to stakeholders
• Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and customers
• Participating in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and innovation discussions

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must:

• Be 18 years old by September 2026
• Have the right to live and work in England for the full programme duration
• Have lived in the UK/EEA for the last 3 years
• Not be enrolled on another government-funded qualification ending August 2026 or later
• Have 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English
• Have a Level 3 qualification in a related subject, such as:
  
  • Two A-Levels
  • Level 3 apprenticeship
  • BTEC Extended Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Or 2–3 years of relevant experience
• Not already hold a qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject
• Provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability for overseas qualifications (if applicable)

Programme Details

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who are passionate about technology and excited to learn.

You’ll enjoy this apprenticeship if you are:

• Curious about how technology works
• A strong communicator who enjoys explaining ideas
• Comfortable analysing information and exploring options
• Someone who enjoys solving problems and asking questions
• Able to manage your time and organise tasks
• Willing to learn new tools, systems, and technical concepts
• Collaborative, open-minded, and eager to contribute
  

You don’t need existing solutions architecture experience - we’re looking for potential, not perfection.

Career Progression

Completing the Solutions Architect Degree Apprenticeship gives you a strong foundation for a wide range of technical career paths across Amazon, AWS, and the wider tech industry.

Many apprentices progress into roles as an Associate Solutions Architect

With experience, you may choose to specialise further in areas such as cloud architecture, DevOps, machine learning, security, or enterprise solutions.

Whatever direction you choose, the skills you gain - technical problem-solving, architectural thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement - will give you a strong platform to build a long-term career in technology.