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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$120K - $145K *

Transform the security landscape by leading application security initiatives, bridging architecture and engineering, and enhancing cloud security practices to safeguard technology environments and str...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $170K *

Join a dynamic architecture team to design AWS solutions for healthcare integration. Contribute to modernizing clinical and operational systems, ensuring compliance while enhancing patient care throug...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $177K *

Unlock potential by leading governance, risk, and compliance initiatives for enterprise clients migrating to the cloud. Collaborate with teams to develop scalable security solutions, addressing comple...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$136K - $184K *

Transform security practices by proactively assessing third-party services, identifying risks, and automating protection measures. Collaborate with teams to enhance vendor risk management and strength...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$131K - $177K *

Innovate and empower Intelligence Community customers as a trusted technical advisor. Collaborate on complex, mission-critical cloud solutions that advance national security objectives while driving A...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$153K - $207K *

Partner with us to optimize cloud networking solutions for strategic customers, leveraging your expertise in distributed systems and networking to drive business success and enhance performance in AWS...

1 week ago

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

$176K - $239K *

Lead the design and implementation of cloud networking solutions for strategic customers, addressing complex challenges in hybrid connectivity and distributed systems while mentoring teams and develop...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovation and efficiency as a Principal Solutions Architect, driving digital modernization for critical defense programs. Collaborate with technical leaders to enhance IT infrastructure and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $178K *

Take ownership of subcontractor security compliance, managing the DD-254 lifecycle and ensuring adherence to high security standards while collaborating with government partners and internal teams to...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$131K - $177K *

Drive transformative data solutions in a dynamic environment, architecting AI-ready platforms and pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance data governance and enable autonomous AI systems, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $290K *

Design innovative GPU infrastructure solutions that meet diverse customer needs. Engage with clients to translate requirements into robust technical architectures, ensuring alignment with engineering...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $290K *

Develop cutting-edge data center solutions by architecting GPU infrastructure that bridges customer needs with technical design across networking, compute, and storage systems for enhanced performance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $290K *

Take ownership of designing and delivering GPU infrastructure solutions, bridging technical requirements with end-to-end data center architecture across networking, compute, and storage systems for op...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $290K *

Architect end-to-end GPU infrastructure solutions, bridging customer needs with technical design in networking, compute, storage, and data center systems. Engage with clients to innovate and uphold pe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion the design and optimization of secure, multi-cloud network infrastructures across AWS and Azure, ensuring high availability and resiliency for enterprise-scale operations while integrating on...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Drive the development of innovative AI and data solutions, enhancing enterprise data platforms while ensuring scalable, quality delivery. Collaborate with teams to define technical architecture, shapi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $207K *

Innovate cloud computing solutions for Defense markets, leading technical engagements and implementation projects. Collaborate with top industry experts to design architectures and ensure customer suc...

2 weeks ago

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

$175K - $241K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise accounts by driving data-driven strategies and technical solutions, leveraging your expertise in AI and ML to foster adoption and success across large-scale...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $266K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sales engagements and developing innovative solutions in a dynamic cross-functional environment, enhancing revenue and customer relationships across the global ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading complex enterprise technical sales, architecting tailored solutions, and driving proofs-of-concept. Collaborate with executives to enhance security and compliance while sha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $184K *

Join us to enhance security and compliance solutions for regulated customers. You'll implement security controls, contribute to Infrastructure-as-Code, and support customer engagements while growing y...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by guiding customers through their infrastructure modernization journey, combining data center and public cloud solutions to ensure competitive advantage and resilience in a dynamic l...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $135K *

Contribute to optimizing client infrastructure using cloud technologies and generative AI. Collaborate with architects to modernize systems, ensuring quality and security while leveraging AI tools for...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing Azure infrastructure, ensuring seamless hybrid connectivity and robust disaster recovery. Collaborate across teams to enhance operations, automate processes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $185K *

Advance your career as a Senior Data Security Solution Architect, leading the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI and data security solutions while collaborating with engineering teams to enh...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.