Explore AWS Solutions Architect opportunities that match your experience designing secure, scalable cloud systems. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including positions for architects who guide cloud strategy, modernize infrastructure, and help organizations get more from Amazon Web Services.
AWS Solutions Architects translate business and technical requirements into reliable cloud solutions. They design architectures across services such as compute, storage, networking, databases, and identity management; evaluate cost, performance, and resilience; and advise teams on deployment and operations. Depending on the organization, the role may emphasize solution design, hands-on implementation, customer consulting, or technical leadership.
Employers often seek expertise with AWS architecture and services, cloud networking, security controls, infrastructure as code, and distributed systems. Experience with tools and practices such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, CI/CD, containers, monitoring, and disaster recovery can also be valuable. Strong communication skills are essential for explaining tradeoffs and collaborating with engineers, business stakeholders, and customers. AWS certifications may help demonstrate knowledge, though requirements vary by employer.
AWS Solutions Architects work across industries, from financial services and healthcare to technology, retail, and consulting. Career paths can lead to senior or principal architect roles, cloud engineering leadership, enterprise architecture, or specialized areas such as security, data, and machine learning. Browse Ladders to discover vetted AWS Solutions Architect jobs paying $100K or more and find opportunities aligned with your skills and goals.
$117K - $195K *
Transform ServiceNow solutions by designing, developing, and deploying customized applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize performance across various modules while...
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$148K - $263K *
Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative ServiceNow solutions, enhancing system performance, and ensuring compliance with federal security frameworks while collaborating with stakeholders...
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Technical Architect – Appian & Salesforce Platforms
$172K - $210K *
Architect and lead customer-focused application development initiatives, translating business needs into robust software solutions. Leverage modern technologies and AI tools to ensure high-quality, se...
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$80K - $95K *
Unlock insights by leading advanced data analytics for federal programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and data integrity while mentoring junior analysts and presenting...
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$120K - $145K *
Drive the design and delivery of Workday projects while coaching junior consultants, managing cross-functional impacts, and ensuring optimal project outcomes for clients and teams. Utilize your expert...
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Infrastructure Solutions Engineer Senior Consultant II
$90K - $153K *
Empower engineering teams by driving enterprise-scale Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives. Design and build reusable automation solutions, establish standards, and collaborate across teams to tra...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Elevate your career by driving data engineering excellence in Palantir Foundry, transforming legacy systems into robust pipelines and applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...
2 weeks ago
$128K - $218K *
Elevate customer acquisition efforts by leveraging your expertise in Compliance, FinTech, and RegTech. Collaborate with Sales and Solutions Architects to translate regulatory challenges into impactful...
2 days ago
$128K - $218K *
Partner with us to drive net new customer acquisition across diverse markets, leveraging your expertise in Compliance, FinTech, and RegTech to translate complex regulatory challenges into impactful te...
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Forward Deployed Solution Engineer - Applied AI FDE
$201K - $352K *
Join a team that's redefining enterprise AI by building scalable, LLM-enabled applications. Collaborate with customers to deliver impactful solutions, codify reusable assets, and shape the future of A...
2 weeks ago
Database Architect - InteleShare
$116K - $155K *
Transform the future of healthcare IT by designing scalable, secure database architectures that enhance medical imaging solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-performance systems that supp...
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Senior Contracts Administrator
$88K - $154K *
Shape the future of contract administration by leading complex negotiations, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes in high-sta...
1 week ago
Power Platform/Dynamics Consultant
$120K - $210K *
Drive impactful projects as a Power Platform Consultant, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions for high-profile clients while advancing your career with cutting-edge techno...
4 days ago
$115K - $150K *
Architect and streamline cloud network infrastructure. Support robust security and connectivity across Azure, OpenShift, and SASE platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring optimal p...
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$110K - $130K *
Engage as a Legal Solutions Architect, bridging legal expertise and product strategy. Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to enhance legal workflows, drive product development, and empower legal...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead transformative initiatives by designing and optimizing open source solutions, leveraging your expertise in Kubernetes and AI to drive customer success and innovation in cloud infrastructure...
4 days ago
Salesforce Technical Architect
$135K - $160K *
Lead the design and implementation of complex Salesforce solutions in a multi-org federal environment. Drive modernization efforts and ensure compliance while providing technical leadership and mentor...
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$130K - $180K *
Build a robust data foundation to elevate Market Intelligence. Drive automation and streamline data workflows, enriching insights for research and publishing, while ensuring data integrity and accessi...
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$155K - $165K *
Join a team that's redefining enterprise architecture to enhance logistics and installation management. Leverage your expertise to drive compliance and modernization initiatives while collaborating wi...
2 weeks ago
Director of Cloud Architecture & Platform Engineering (Remote)
$150K - $180K *
Lead cloud architecture and platform engineering, balancing strategic vision with hands-on technical execution. Drive team growth, ensure compliance, and enhance infrastructure for secure healthcare s...
2 days ago
Senior Partner Platform Architect
$200K - $300K *
Pioneer partner success by leading technical enablement for contact center solutions. Drive onboarding, co-selling support, and strategic architecture using Zendesk and AWS technologies to empower par...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Explore a pivotal role in transforming tax compliance into operational confidence. Collaborate with senior Sales Engineers to engage enterprise clients, addressing complex challenges and delivering ta...
1 week ago
System Architect, New Products
$130K - $160K *
Transform the future of AI by architecting core building blocks for agentic systems, ensuring robust infrastructure and shared primitives that enhance collaboration across teams and drive innovation i...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $140K *
Shape the future of security by leading efforts to protect and modernize a federal platform. Balance legacy system maintenance with the development of a secure cloud-based solution, ensuring complianc...
1 week ago
Technical Solution Architect (Remote)
$115K - $155K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement technical solutions that address client needs, enhance integration maturity, and drive value using the platform. Lead projects, mentor t...
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What does an AWS Solutions Architect do?
An AWS Solutions Architect designs cloud systems on Amazon Web Services, balancing business requirements with security, scalability, reliability, and cost. The role may also involve technical guidance, implementation planning, and stakeholder collaboration.
What skills are commonly required for AWS Solutions Architect jobs?
Commonly requested skills include AWS services, cloud architecture, networking, security, distributed systems, and infrastructure as code. Employers may also value CI/CD, containers, monitoring, cost optimization, and clear communication.
Do AWS Solutions Architects need a certification?
Certification requirements vary. AWS certifications can help demonstrate expertise, but many employers also consider hands-on experience, architecture skills, and the ability to deliver cloud solutions.
How much do AWS Solutions Architect jobs pay?
Compensation varies by experience, location, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where available.
Where can I find AWS Solutions Architect jobs paying $100K or more?
Browse AWS Solutions Architect listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.