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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$143K - $194K *

Drive innovation by designing and building scalable technologies that transform distributed systems. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to create impactful products and solutions in a fast-pace...

1 week ago

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

$116K - $160K *

Shape the security framework for Data Centers by leading design projects and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance AWS's global safety standards. Your expertise will drive innovations in securit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of robust security architecture for cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Partner cross-functionally to embed security in the development lifecycle and evaluate eme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$143K - $194K *

Drive the design and implementation of cloud-based repair workflows, ensuring high availability of UltraServers. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance AI/ML infrastructure and optimize operational...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion the design and implementation of scalable Azure cloud solutions, focusing on Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation, establish architecture standa...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development of scalable Azure solutions, focusing on Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud architecture, automation, and best practices, ensuring sec...

Winnipeg, MBIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Support the development of scalable, secure Azure environments by implementing Infrastructure as Code and optimizing Kubernetes platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud architecture standard...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Architect robust Microsoft Azure solutions, focusing on Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes. Drive cloud excellence, enhance automation, and support development teams with best practices in a fully...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by building scalable, secure Azure environments. Play a key role in shaping cloud architecture, improving automation, and supporting development teams with best practices in a full...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development of scalable Azure cloud solutions, focusing on Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud architecture and automation, ensuring best practices...

Halifax, NSIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement scalable Azure solutions, focusing on Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes. Drive cloud architecture standards and support development teams with best prac...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate cloud solutions by designing and implementing scalable Microsoft Azure environments. Lead Infrastructure as Code initiatives, optimize Azure Kubernetes Service, and support development teams w...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of building scalable, secure Microsoft Azure environments, focusing on Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud architecture standards and automate...

Sherbrooke, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of cloud technology by designing and implementing scalable Microsoft Azure solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation, establish architecture standards, and drive cloud-n...

Gatineau, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable Azure solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud architecture, automate processes, and support best practices in a fully remote role foc...

Regina, SKIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion the design and implementation of scalable Azure solutions, focusing on Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud architecture standards and promote best p...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing scalable Azure solutions. Join a dynamic team focused on Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, and cloud excellence, while shaping architecture standard...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable Microsoft Azure solutions. Lead Infrastructure as Code initiatives, optimize Azure Kubernetes environments, and support development teams with c...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform cloud environments by designing and implementing scalable Microsoft Azure solutions. Lead Infrastructure as Code initiatives, enhance automation, and support development teams with best prac...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Transform cloud and security landscapes by evaluating architectures, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing DevSecOps maturity. Collaborate on modern infrastructure strategies to ensure high availa...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Lead transformational projects as a Senior Business Systems Architect, driving operational excellence through innovative design and integration of enterprise systems while collaborating with cross-fun...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Innovate your career as a Senior Business Systems Architect, enhancing enterprise systems through strategic leadership, advanced solutions design, and seamless integrations. Collaborate across functio...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise-scale data architecture and AI solutions. Collaborate globally to create valuable data products and cross-border workflows that empower organizational analytics a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Optimize large-scale AI data center deployments by architecting rack-level compute solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compute, storage, and networking...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Empower cloud-native search solutions by designing and operating a large-scale distributed control plane, ensuring high availability and reliability while innovating multi-tenant infrastructure and op...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.