AWS Solutions Architect Jobs

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.

What AWS Solutions Architects Do

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.

Common Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Paths and Opportunities

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.

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$210K - $260K *

Drive the evolution of our AI data platform, ensuring high-volume ingestion, processing, and governance of diverse media. Collaborate with researchers to create reproducible datasets and build infrast...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead large-scale NetSuite projects, enhancing client experiences through strategic project management and collaboration. Utilize your expertise in pre-sales and implementation t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Develop innovative measurement solutions by leveraging data science expertise to solve complex marketing challenges. Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver insights...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$320K - $405K *

Champion best-in-class hardware repairs across global data centers, ensuring efficient turnaround and quality standards. Drive scalable processes, manage vendor relationships, and analyze failure tren...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and transformation by translating business needs into actionable requirements, managing delivery workflows, and enhancing the Revenue Intelligence por...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $251K *

Pioneer innovative technology strategies and architectural solutions across Agile teams, driving AI-enabled engineering transformation and ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions for ent...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $165K *

Transform the future of IoT connectivity by leading chipset and module enablement, guiding developers through the NB-IoT NTN journey, and optimizing solutions for real-world applications seamlessly...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$171K - $273K *

Empower revenue teams by building and leading a world-class Success Architecture team. Drive implementation, adoption, and technical credibility while fostering strategic partnerships across Product...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $243K *

Elevate your career by partnering with sales teams to deliver innovative data security solutions. Lead technical evaluations, translate customer needs into compelling offerings, and drive successful o...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $122K *

Join a team that's redefining DevOps by building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating workflows, and enhancing service delivery in AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliabl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Empower customer success by leading onboarding, optimizing solutions, and driving value through technical expertise. Build trust and advocate for clients while enhancing service delivery and collabora...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $176K *

Optimize enterprise database services in a secure hybrid-cloud environment. As a senior technical resource, ensure performance, security, and reliability while supporting cloud adoption and modernizat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform complex cybersecurity challenges into tailored solutions for strategic customers across various industries. Leverage deep technical expertise to drive successful project outcomes and foster...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us in architecting comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for strategic customers across key verticals. Leverage your expertise to drive technology adoption, support large-scale initiatives, and e...

Orlando, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $159K *

Unlock the potential of cybersecurity solutions by partnering with strategic customers. Drive technology adoption, provide architectural guidance, and lead initiatives across key verticals to ensure s...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $350K *

Empower enterprise clients by leading executive technology strategy, driving transformation initiatives that connect business priorities with major technology shifts, and building long-term, trust-bas...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at acquiring new enterprise customers through consultative sales, building executive relationships, and leading complex multi-solution deals in cybersecurity, cloud, and managed se...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in acquiring new enterprise customers across diverse technology solutions. Drive complex sales cycles, build executive relationships, and deliver tailored solutions while focusing on n...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of enterprise solutions sales, driving new business development across cybersecurity, cloud, and AI technologies. Build executive relationships and lead complex sa...

Georgia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $190K *

Elevate AI solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, architect, and implement innovative AI and ML strategies, ensuring customer success and adoption across diverse technical e...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $184K *

Optimize cybersecurity solutions by collaborating with customers to assess needs, design secure architectures, and deliver compelling presentations that drive business value across cloud and hybrid en...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $184K *

Drive innovative cybersecurity solutions by engaging with customers to assess their needs, design tailored architectures, and present compelling value propositions, ensuring alignment with business ob...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $230K *

Champion innovative cybersecurity solutions by engaging with customers to assess their needs, design tailored architectures, and deliver compelling presentations that drive business value across cloud...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion customer solutions by rapidly prototyping and deploying AI-driven applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and drive adoption, ensuring impactful...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $241K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable data solutions, optimize performance, and enhance software architecture while adhering to coding standards and leveraging AI to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an AWS Solutions Architect do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse AWS Solutions Architect listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.