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.
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions, focusing on AWS and Azure. Drive cloud migration initiatives while ensuring security and performance across multi-cloud environm...
1 week ago
Sr. Solutions Architect - Storage Hardware & Networking
$180K - $270K *
Drive the technical vision and lifecycle strategy for high-performance storage hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and performance while ensuring commerc...
1 week ago
$220K - $250K *
Lead the charge in enterprise data management by developing taxonomies, ontologies, and metadata strategies that enhance data interoperability and governance. Collaborate with key stakeholders to driv...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$170K - $240K *
Unlock potential by serving as a strategic technical advisor for key enterprise customers, guiding architecture decisions and aligning technical plans with business outcomes to ensure successful imple...
1 week ago
Principal Enterprise Cloud Architect
$159K - $265K *
Join a team that's leading the design and optimization of multi-cloud infrastructure. Drive cloud adoption and innovation while ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness across Azure, AWS...
2 weeks ago
Cloud - Pre Sales Solutions Architect
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's transforming cloud solutions by architecting innovative, customer-focused technical strategies. Leverage your expertise to drive business value and enhance client engagement through...
1 week ago
Cloud - Pre Sales Solutions Architect
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative cloud solutions by partnering with clients to understand their needs and architect tailored technical solutions that drive business value and accelerate time t...
1 week ago
Solutions Architect I, Professional Services
$93K - $116K *
Innovate solutions for clients by leveraging geospatial technologies and remote sensing expertise. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer success and drive impactful projects, ensuring tailored so...
1 week ago
Senior / Principal Solutions Architect
$125K - $150K *
Lead strategic assessments for a Public Sector client, evaluating their technical environment and cloud operating model. Shape actionable recommendations to guide executive decisions for a secure and...
1 week ago
AWS AI Suite Presales Architect
$165K - $265K *
Unlock potential by guiding clients in leveraging AWS Cloud technologies for transformative digital experiences. Collaborate with sales teams and C-level executives to drive cloud innovation, enhance...
Reposted 3 days ago
AWS AI Suite Presales Architect
$165K - $265K *
Engage as a trusted advisor, leading cloud innovation and strategic client initiatives. Collaborate with executives to drive AWS Cloud adoption, leveraging AI technologies to enhance customer experien...
Reposted 3 days ago
AWS AI Suite Presales Architect
$165K - $265K *
Shape transformative cloud strategies by collaborating with C-level executives and sales teams, leveraging AWS Cloud solutions to enhance customer experiences and drive digital transformation across i...
Reposted 3 days ago
AWS AI Suite Presales Architect
$165K - $265K *
Pioneer innovative AWS Cloud solutions as a trusted advisor, driving digital transformation and strategic outcomes through collaboration with clients and production of compelling proposals, leveraging...
Reposted 3 days ago
AWS AI Suite Presales Architect
$165K - $265K *
Transform client experiences as an AWS Cloud Presales Solution Architect, leveraging AI technologies to drive digital transformation. Collaborate with teams and C-level executives, shaping deals and f...
Reposted 3 days ago
AWS AI Suite Presales Architect
$165K - $265K *
Empower clients through innovative AWS Cloud solutions that revolutionize industry practices. Collaborate with C-level executives to deliver strategic insights and shape transformative cloud adoption...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Site Reliability Engineer, AWS/Datacenter Hybrid
$160K - $200K *
Accelerate the growth of our AWS infrastructure while enhancing service management across hybrid cloud environments. This senior role encompasses strategic planning, engineering collaboration, and inn...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$131K - $192K *
Transform customer success by leveraging your technical expertise to enhance threat intelligence solutions, ensuring clients maximize value and drive platform adoption through strategic guidance and r...
1 week ago
Principal Delivery Consultant - Migrations, AWS Professional Services
$182K - $247K *
Innovate with a dynamic team to design and implement AWS solutions, driving customer success through cloud migrations and technical expertise while managing complex projects across diverse environment...
1 week ago
Infrastructure Systems Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Develop and optimize Elastic Stack solutions in a multi-disciplined team, ensuring security and efficiency in a Federal DoD environment. Contribute to technical documentation and enhance capabilities...
3 days ago
Senior Security Solutions Architect , AWS Global Government SA Specialists
$153K - $207K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing government customers' data security with AWS cloud solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to tackle security risks and compliance challenges in a fa...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Software Development Engineer II, AWS Eventbridge
$114K - $191K *
Architect innovative serverless applications and event-driven architectures. Join a dynamic team driving a culture of collaboration, creativity, and agile development, delivering exceptional experienc...
Reposted 4 days ago
$90K - $100K *
Advance your career by supporting cloud operations in a dynamic team. You'll manage requests, coordinate changes, and document processes, ensuring smooth communication and operational efficiency in a...
5 days ago
Director, AWS Infrastructure and DevOps
$135K - $150K *
Unlock your potential as a leader in AWS Infrastructure and DevOps, overseeing strategy, architecture, security, and operations. Drive continuous improvements and optimize cloud infrastructure while e...
3 weeks ago
Director, AWS Infrastructure and DevOps
$135K - $150K *
Transform the cloud infrastructure landscape by architecting, implementing, and refining AWS services. Lead DevOps strategies to enhance operational efficiency, security, and continuous integration, e...
3 weeks ago
Director, AWS Infrastructure and DevOps
$135K - $150K *
Innovate with us as you lead AWS infrastructure and DevOps strategies, overseeing cloud operations, CI/CD pipelines, and security measures to enhance efficiency and reliability in technology services...
3 weeks ago
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.