Associate Solutions Architect Internship

Who you are

• Speak, write, and read fluently in English at C1 level or above
• 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
• 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 the United Kingdom for the duration of the internship
• 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
• 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)

What the job involves

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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