Cloud Architect Interview Preparation Guide for Amazon (Junior Level)
Cloud Architect
Amazon
Junior
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Amazon's cloud architect interview process for junior-level candidates typically consists of multiple rounds designed to assess architectural thinking, cloud platform expertise (AWS/multi-cloud), design problem-solving, and cultural fit with Amazon's Leadership Principles. The process combines initial recruiter screening, technical phone interviews to evaluate cloud architecture fundamentals, and onsite interviews focused on system design, technical deep dives into past projects, and behavioral assessment.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - Cloud Architecture Fundamentals
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Interview - Architecture Deep Dive
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Interview - Architecture Design Session (Whiteboarding)
90 min6 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Interview - AWS Well-Architected Framework and Best Practices
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Interview - Behavioral and Amazon Leadership Principles
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral