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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$150K - $235K *

Grow your career with a role leading cloud security strategy across multi-cloud environments. As a key decision-maker, you will enhance enterprise security frameworks while driving innovation, complia...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $165K *

Drive the design and management of AWS EKS Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud infrastructure and automate processes...

Des Moines, IARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $107K *

Transform data governance operations by driving process adoption, supporting data stewards, and enhancing governance tools. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, improve workflows, and leverage...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming client challenges into innovative Salesforce solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, demo, and scope projects, ensuring seamless transitions to delivery whi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Transform the cloud communication landscape by optimizing existing systems, driving AI innovations, and mentoring teams. Lead complex integrations and troubleshoot major incidents to enhance performan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of federal financial operations by driving user adoption and change management for a new tool. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience, streamline processes, and ensu...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform client businesses by leading AI strategy and implementation. Drive impactful consulting engagements, build trusted relationships, and leverage emerging technologies to deliver measurable out...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead transformative AI consulting engagements, driving business value through innovative strategies and solutions. Collaborate with clients to assess processes, develop roadmaps, and implement AI tech...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $205K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity governance and risk management consulting. Drive client engagements, develop security frameworks, and mentor teams while ensuring alignment with industry standards and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of LLM-powered applications and agentic systems. Drive complex use cases from ambiguous problems to production, ensuring high-quality and scalable AI solutions that address us...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower security operations and engineering to enhance threat detection, incident response, and prevention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale security measures as the organization grows...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $230K *

Architect system-level requirements and verification plans for a complex aerospace program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure coherent design and integration across multiple engineerin...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$113K - $188K *

Optimize software solutions by designing, coding, testing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications while collaborating in a dynamic team environment committed to continuous improvement and techn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Elevate security observability by enhancing Datadog's capabilities across cloud and corporate environments, ensuring actionable detection aligned with real-world threats while collaborating with cross...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower federal clients by architecting innovative ServiceNow solutions that enhance IT modernization. Lead design, integration, and release management while mentoring teams to deliver scalable, secur...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to ensure the quality and reliability of our web-based administrative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate features, identify defects, and maintain comprehens...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $138K *

Drive automation excellence by developing end-to-end solutions using Ansible and scripting languages. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance wi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing clinical trial project setups and amendments. Collaborate with teams to ensure client requirements are met, while serving as a subject matter expert to enhance process eff...

Johnson City, TNRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $173K *

Unlock potential by leading complex technical escalations and resolving high-severity hardware and network issues. Collaborate with teams to drive operational excellence on a global scale, ensuring op...

Cambridge, MARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Join us to drive financial strategy for GPU capacity and infrastructure. You'll analyze utilization, forecast cash needs, and optimize revenue impact, playing a key role in scaling our operations in a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by optimizing AWS GovCloud environments. Leverage your expertise in architecture and security compliance while empowering technical teams toward innovation and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform client challenges into innovative AI solutions by leading projects, collaborating with teams, and developing applications that enhance business efficiency. Engage directly with clients to en...

Indianapolis, INRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $151K *

Transform customer experiences by guiding enterprise clients through successful IoT deployments. Collaborate cross-functionally to maximize value and drive advocacy, all while embodying cultural princ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing expert operational support for Windows environments. Manage complex incidents, ensure service availability, and collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $250K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure for AI agents, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that enhance customer workflows. Lead architectural decisions, establish standards, and drive innovation in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.