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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$139K - $174K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic database operations team. With over a decade of experience, guide strategic database infrastructure initiatives, ensure system reliability, and foster a cult...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of software development by designing and implementing scalable applications while integrating advanced AI solutions and enhancing system architectures to meet enterprise needs and ens...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $145K *

Help us design and implement billing solutions for law firms, leveraging your accounting expertise and software skills to streamline time entry, invoicing, and collections processes on the Litify plat...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the scientific direction for our forecasting platform, guiding teams to enhance demand forecasting accuracy and scalability. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in time-series analysis and...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower the deployment of Siemens Teamcenter across complex PLM environments. In this hands-on role, you'll lead installation, configuration, and administration, ensuring reliable practices and troubl...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $172K *

Grow your career with a team that's driving public sector digital transformation by providing expert solutions and support to government clients, enhancing their DevSecOps and MLOps practices while al...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving growth and performance of Cloud Technical Account Management, overseeing a team to enhance service delivery, manage financial metrics, and partner with sales for customer su...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $123K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative Progress applications that drive global logistics solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality software while supporting major projec...

Perris, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of AI-native solutions, designing robust agentic systems and workflows while closely collaborating with SMEs to enhance real user value through effective feedback mechanisms and...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of automating workflows across teams by building AI agents using Claude and Microsoft Copilot. Collaborate with various departments to identify automation opportunities, ensuring securi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and management of robust and scalable network infrastructure for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and reliability in support...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate technical solutions by designing, building, and supporting Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management components. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions whi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $145K *

Transform enterprise data platforms by designing and implementing scalable AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance, reliability, and operational excelle...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion ecosystem partnerships by managing relationships, driving co-selling efforts, and executing joint go-to-market strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful integration and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $220K *

Champion AI infrastructure solutions by engaging executives, shaping strategies, and guiding delivery approaches. Collaborate with teams to establish trust and position as a strategic advisor in compl...

Arizona, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT configuration management practices to enhance service lifecycle support, ensuring accuracy of configuration items and improving operational efficiency across enterpris...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $270K *

Drive innovation in AI security by developing solutions that integrate security standards into code generation, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating with top talent to elevate AI pr...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative AI solutions through hands-on engineering and client collaboration. Transform complex business challenges into reliable, production-ready software while enhancin...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $185K *

Transform complex workflows by leading AI-driven change initiatives, guiding senior leaders through redesign and adoption processes, and ensuring measurable outcomes in legal, tax, and trade sectors...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$155K - $241K *

Join us to shape the future of platform engineering by driving strategic initiatives, influencing organizational architecture, and enhancing developer experience across a multi-cloud environment. Your...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $307K *

Drive cross-organizational alignment and optimize engineering operations as a trusted advisor to leadership. Leverage deep technical expertise to evaluate complex architectures and ensure strategic in...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the SAP Analytics strategy and implementation, driving innovation in analytics solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and manage teams, ensuring successful deployment of SAP...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive SAP Analytics strategy and implementation, leading teams in deploying solutions across SAP Analytics Cloud, BW, and S/4HANA. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and manage analytic...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $318K *

Accelerate progress at our AI-driven platform by leading a high-performing engineering team. Oversee technical direction, manage people, and ensure quality to deliver impactful agent experiences acros...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $235K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical roadmap for Proactive Security, collaborating across teams to embed security controls into Dasher products and mentor engineers in delivering secure systems f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.