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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$99K - $116K *

Innovate with us to manage and optimize GCP infrastructure for a dynamic backend platform, ensuring seamless orchestration services for mobile and web applications while enhancing security and cost ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $116K *

Take ownership of the Google Cloud infrastructure, managing IAM, CI/CD, and security for a backend platform team. Drive cost optimization and collaborate on cross-functional changes to enhance orchest...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Join a team that's transforming AI delivery in Financial Services and Healthcare. Collaborate closely with clients to build innovative solutions, leveraging industry blueprints and hands-on coding exp...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead innovative healthcare integration solutions, architecting scalable systems for interoperability. Drive automation strategies, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards while enh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $202K *

Empower the security landscape by analyzing applications and services, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing robust solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices while mentor...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$82K - $193K *

Lead the design and implementation of integrated software solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate with teams to define strategies, provide expert guidance, and troubleshoot comp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate enterprise data strategy by architecting scalable solutions and collaborating with leadership to drive a transformative data initiative leveraging AWS and Snowflake, while integrating cutting...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's transforming IT solutions for enterprise clients. As a trusted advisor, you'll drive growth by aligning with client goals, delivering innovative solutions, and fostering key relatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$139K - $212K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and strategy of enterprise solutions. Collaborate across teams to create cohesive architectures that drive business outcomes, ensuring alignment with technical s...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your AI expertise to drive client success through tailored solutions. Engage with clients to understand their challenges and deliver high-performance AI, ML, and HPC sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $97K *

Explore a unique opportunity to assess AWS infrastructure, identifying risks and enhancing security. Leverage your technical expertise to drive innovative solutions and support compliance in a fast-pa...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing scalable cloud services, translating requirements into architecture, and mentoring engineers to uphold high development standards while ensuring system reli...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $155K *

Transform cloud environments by leveraging architecture and generative AI. Join a dynamic team to optimize infrastructure, enhance security, and deliver innovative solutions while ensuring rigorous ov...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $300K *

Optimize Azure infrastructure by architecting solutions, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and managing services. Collaborate across teams to ensure security, compliance, and performance while supporting...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $177K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming State and Local Government through innovative cloud solutions. Leverage your technical expertise and collaborative spirit to design architecture that enhan...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$193K - $261K *

Innovate robust machine learning platforms that drive cutting-edge cloud technology. Collaborate across technical teams, leveraging hardware and software optimization for high-performance workloads, m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security architecture by designing and implementing robust technology solutions across the IT landscape, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while collaborating with d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$143K - $194K *

Shape the future of distributed systems by designing and maintaining scalable platforms that process billions of events daily, ensuring high reliability and performance for millions of users...

1 week ago

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

$225K - $275K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance system capabilities and ensure optimal performance while adhering to be...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Pioneer the deployment and automation of Elastic Observability in AWS cloud environments, enhancing operational efficiency and monitoring across distributed systems while collaborating with cross-func...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that designs and delivers innovative cloud solutions for clients. Leverage your expertise in Google Cloud technologies to lead enterprise transformations, ensuring scalable, secure archite...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise cloud strategies by architecting scalable Google Cloud solutions. Leverage your expertise to lead complex migrations and modernization projects while engagin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $207K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing advanced data platforms, transforming fragmented data into AI-ready assets while collaborating with enterprise teams to drive cloud and AI transformation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $194K *

Elevate your career by owning the development of secure data storage systems, enhancing performance and scalability while collaborating with teams to drive AI innovation and compliance across AWS appl...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $160K *

Empower the future of information security by leading architecture and engineering initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to embed security in technology solutions, driving innovation through auto...

1 week ago

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

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.