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Data Architect roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, covering design, data modeling, and enterprise architecture work. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing. Your employer doesn't need to file an I-129 petition with USCIS for Canadian applicants.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Data Center Project Architect to join its design team in Herndon, VA.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
AWS designs, builds, and operates Data Centers (DC) around the world and is a leader in worldwide cloud-computing infrastructure.
Architects at AWS work to design resilient, cost effective DC facilities. Our team is responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers and drive to develop a fleet of buildings that emphasize security, safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness, while finding new ways to meet AWS’s growing demand.
As a DC Project Architect at AWS, you will lead designs for Amazon DCs in our Americas Region and impact other projects around the world. As a DC Project Architect, you will be part of a highly creative and efficient design team comprised of Architects, Engineers, and Designers tasked with solving problems and challenging the status quo. As a subject matter expert, you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical DC facilities, provide technical guidance, solve large scale implementation issues, and be responsible for architectural design requirements.
Key job responsibilities
- Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
- Maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for architectural elements.
- Review and inform design RFPs.
- Manage our external design consultants through the design and construction process.
- Coordinate with internal and external Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Cabling design engineers.
- Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
- Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.
- Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability.
- Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.
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
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer License
- 2+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience
- NCARB recognized architecture license.
- 7+ years of design experience in commercial / industrial / other complex technical projects.
- 4+ years leading sub-consultants and project teams.
- Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC or equivalent, NFPA, & IFC.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
- Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC, IFC, NFPA, and Unified Facility Criteria (UFC).
- Ability to travel internationally.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
Location: USA, VA, Herndon
Salary: 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Data Center Project Architect to join its design team in Herndon, VA.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
AWS designs, builds, and operates Data Centers (DC) around the world and is a leader in worldwide cloud-computing infrastructure.
Architects at AWS work to design resilient, cost effective DC facilities. Our team is responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers and drive to develop a fleet of buildings that emphasize security, safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness, while finding new ways to meet AWS’s growing demand.
As a DC Project Architect at AWS, you will lead designs for Amazon DCs in our Americas Region and impact other projects around the world. As a DC Project Architect, you will be part of a highly creative and efficient design team comprised of Architects, Engineers, and Designers tasked with solving problems and challenging the status quo. As a subject matter expert, you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical DC facilities, provide technical guidance, solve large scale implementation issues, and be responsible for architectural design requirements.
Key job responsibilities
- Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
- Maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for architectural elements.
- Review and inform design RFPs.
- Manage our external design consultants through the design and construction process.
- Coordinate with internal and external Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Cabling design engineers.
- Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
- Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.
- Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability.
- Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.
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
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer License
- 2+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience
- NCARB recognized architecture license.
- 7+ years of design experience in commercial / industrial / other complex technical projects.
- 4+ years leading sub-consultants and project teams.
- Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC or equivalent, NFPA, & IFC.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
- Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC, IFC, NFPA, and Unified Facility Criteria (UFC).
- Ability to travel internationally.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
Location: USA, VA, Herndon
Salary: 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Frame your credentials around Computer Systems Analyst
TN visa sponsorship for Data Architects falls under the Computer Systems Analyst category. Your resume, degree transcripts, and offer letter must map your work explicitly to systems analysis, data architecture design, and enterprise data modeling, not just database administration.
Target employers with established data governance programs
Companies running cloud migrations, building data lakes, or implementing enterprise data platforms need Data Architects most urgently and are already set up to write the TN support letter your application requires.
Search for TN-sponsored roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Architect openings by TN visa sponsorship availability. It surfaces employers already familiar with the USMCA process, saving you the step of educating hiring managers from scratch.
Verify your degree field before the border or consulate
A degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering typically satisfies the education requirement. A business administration degree, even with heavy data coursework, can trigger officer questions, so prepare a credential evaluation and detailed transcript review in advance.
Get the employer support letter drafted before negotiating start dates
Canadian applicants present their TN packet at the port of entry and can begin work the same day if approved. Lock in the support letter, offer letter, and credentials package before committing to a start date so there's no gap between approval and day one.
Clarify whether your role involves third-party client sites
CBP officers scrutinize Data Architect roles placed at client locations rather than the sponsoring employer's own facilities. If your work involves consulting at client sites, the offer letter must clarify that the sponsoring company directs and controls your work.
Data Architect TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Architect role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Data Architect positions qualify under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, provided the role centers on data systems design, architecture planning, and enterprise data modeling. The offer letter must reflect these duties explicitly. Roles that are primarily database administration or data entry do not qualify under this category and will likely be denied at the port of entry or consulate.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Data Architects?
TN visa sponsorship for Data Architects is far more predictable than H-1B visa. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and Canadian applicants can receive approval at the port of entry on the day they apply. H-1B selection is lottery-based with roughly a 25% selection rate in recent fiscal years. TN status is also granted in three-year increments and is renewable without limit, making it a stable long-term option for Canadian and Mexican Data Architects.
What documents does your employer need to provide for a TN Data Architect application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that describes your specific Data Architect duties, confirms the role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USMCA, states the duration of employment, and lists your credentials. For Canadian applicants, this letter is presented directly to CBP. For Mexican applicants, it accompanies the DS-160 and supporting documents submitted to the U.S. consulate.
Where can you find Data Architect jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for roles with TN visa sponsorship. Instead of filtering through general job boards and cold-contacting HR departments about visa policy, Migrate Mate surfaces Data Architect openings from employers already familiar with USMCA sponsorship requirements, letting you focus on roles where the immigration path is already clear.
Can a Data Architect on TN status switch employers mid-year?
Yes. TN status is employer-specific, so switching jobs requires a new TN application tied to the new employer. Canadian citizens can do this at any port of entry without waiting for USCIS approval, making same-day authorization possible. Mexican citizens must return to a U.S. consulate for a new visa stamp before starting with the new employer. There's no grace period between positions equivalent to H-1B's 60-day rule, so timing the transition carefully with your new employer's support letter ready before your last day is essential.