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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$112K - $196K *

Lead subcontract administration efforts, ensuring compliance and effective negotiation while fostering relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. Drive strategic procurement initiatives within the...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$79K - $109K *

Unlock your potential by providing technical support and guidance for products aimed at combating online child exploitation. Collaborate across teams to enhance workflows and tooling, leveraging emerg...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to drive revenue growth by winning new business and establishing strategic relationships with key accounts. Collaborate with senior management to develop effective strategies and ensure...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $182K *

Unlock the potential of MSSP revenue operations by leading strategy and execution. Drive partner onboarding, deal governance, and revenue acceleration while collaborating across teams to enhance opera...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing Oracle database systems, ensuring optimal performance and security across on-premises and cloud environments. Collaborate with development and infrastructure t...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of finance solutions for financial services and insurance clients. Collaborate with teams to translate sector requirements into effective designs, ensuring governanc...

Indianapolis, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $185K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K *

Grow your career with a hands-on team transforming data chaos into clarity. Collaborate directly with clients to leverage advanced analytics and visualization tools, guiding them from frustration to i...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $208K *

Partner with us to drive global GTM strategies and co-innovate solutions in the Autonomous Workforce sector, leveraging ServiceNow technologies. Lead partner alignment to optimize opportunities, enhan...

Silver Spring, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Optimize Salesforce capabilities in a federal environment by leading projects, managing requirements, and enhancing user experiences through effective configuration and migration strategies. Join us t...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career with impactful Terafina implementation projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to customize solutions, manage integrations, and support clients through all project phases...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing Security Engineering and CloudSecOps team. Drive security initiatives across cloud and enterprise environments, ensuring compliance and resilience whil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Transform our DevOps processes by implementing CI/CD pipelines and managing AWS environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and security while supporting Salesf...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping data platform strategies and governance, driving innovative solutions and team development. Collaborate with partners to enhance AI readiness and ensure successful technical...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$238K - $311K *

Transform data governance by leading enterprise strategies, ensuring data quality, and driving AI readiness. Collaborate across teams to establish policies, enhance metadata platforms, and foster a cu...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $199K *

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Massachusetts, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $236K *

Lead the charge in harnessing AI to transform customer experiences, driving enterprise solutions that enhance operational efficiency and measurable performance through strategic leadership and advance...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you support sales operations by delivering precise price quotations and coordinating solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive business success and enhance customer relat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion preconstruction initiatives for large-scale commercial projects, ensuring accurate estimates, client satisfaction, and alignment with company goals through effective communication and relatio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by investigating and prioritizing vulnerabilities across enterprise systems, driving remediation, and enhancing security capabilities through automation and AI integration...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $195K *

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Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $138K *

Transform cloud financial operations in a mission-critical role, managing AWS costs and optimizing resources for a large-scale federal modernization initiative. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhan...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.