Senior Betting & Gaming Delivery Consultant, Advisory

DESCRIPTION

The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team is seeking a Senior Betting and Gaming Advisory Consultant to shape and transform how enterprises leverage cloud technology. As a Consulting Cloud Architect specializing in Betting and Gaming, you will design, implement, and optimize cloud-based solutions tailored to the unique needs of online sports betting, iGaming, and casino gaming clients. You will work closely with industry leaders like FanDuel, DraftKings, and Scientific to architect cloud environments that support real-time transactions, massive user concurrency, and stringent regulatory requirements. Your expertise will drive low-latency, secure, and compliant platforms that enhance player engagement and operational success.

Possessing a deep understanding of AWS products and services, as a Senior Betting and Gaming Delivery Consultant you will drive innovation and influence executive-level stakeholders across multiple organizations. You’ll work closely with stakeholders as trusted advisors providing guidance on industry trends, enterprise cloud transformation, and innovative cloud solutions. You will be responsible sales support, ensuring alignment to customer business outcomes and value realization.

The AWS Professional Services organization is a global team of experts that help customers realize their desired business outcomes when using the AWS Cloud. We work together with customer teams and the AWS Partner Network (APN) to execute enterprise cloud computing initiatives. Our team provides assistance through a collection of offerings which help customers achieve specific outcomes related to enterprise cloud adoption. We also deliver focused guidance through our global specialty practices, which cover a variety of solutions, technologies, and industries.

Key job responsibilities

As an experienced Betting and Gaming industry business and IT Advisory professional, you will be responsible for:

• Solution Design: Architect AWS cloud solutions to support betting and gaming platforms. Design infrastructure for high-availability, low-latency applications.
• Client Collaboration: Partner with Betting and Gaming clients to understand their technical and regulatory needs, such as real-time data processing, fraud detection, and compliance with gaming regulations (e.g., GLI, MGA, or state-specific rules). Translate business requirements into robust cloud architectures.
• Optimization: Leverage cloud-native tools to optimize performance, reduce latency, and manage costs. Implement solutions for real-time analytics, such as player behavior tracking or churn prediction, using tools such as AWS Kinesis.
• Scalability and Performance: Design infrastructure to handle peak loads (e.g., millions of simultaneous bets during major sporting events like the Super Bowl). Ensure global scalability for multi-jurisdictional operations, supporting platforms in regulated markets.
• Security and Compliance: Design secure cloud environments with encryption, identity management (e.g., AWS IAM), and audit trails to meet regulatory standards (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR, or U.S. state gaming laws). Protect sensitive player data and ensure compliance with responsible gaming protocols.
• Consulting and Advisory: Provide technical guidance on cloud-native technologies, microservices, and containerization. Advise on integrating AI/ML for various use cases inclusive of fraud detection.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver end-to-end solutions. Collaborate with client engineering teams to integrate cloud services with betting platforms or casino management systems.
• Innovation and Trends: Stay updated on Betting and Gaming trends, such as mobile betting, live in-play wagering, and blockchain for transparent transactions. Prototype emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability for client use cases.

A day in the life

Advisory Team partners with our customers to increase their shareholder value and assist in disrupting their business models. We enable our customers to drive competitive advantage by enhancing their digital capabilities that will enable them to innovate on new products and services.

Our key focus areas include: Cloud Strategy and Business Value Alignment (Enterprise Transformation), Cloud Operating Models & Governance, Cloud Migration Readiness and Planning, Organizational Change & Enablement, Data & AI Transformation, Supply Chain, Telco, Media, Gaming and Entertainment.

About the team

About AWS:

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in cloud architecture, IT consulting, or solutions engineering, with at least 2 years focused on Betting and Gaming.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ yrs experience designing cloud solutions for real-time, regulated applications (e.g., sports betting, online casinos). Including familiarity with betting/gaming platforms and compliance frameworks.
• 2+ years experience with data lakes, real-time analytics, and/or fraud detection.
• 3+ years experience with sales targets, business development, and driving customer satisfaction

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AWS experience preferred, with proficiency in a wide range of AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, RDS, ElastiCache, and API Gateway.)
• AWS Professional level certifications (e.g., AWS Certified AI Practitioner, Machine Learning, Solutions Architect)
• Understanding of betting/gaming workflows.
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of real-time data processing (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis) and database technologies (e.g., DynamoDB, PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of security and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Palo Alto - 176,600.00 - 239,000.00 USD annually

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USA, NY, New York - 169,000.00 - 228,600.00 USD annually

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