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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$220K - $240K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud automation by designing, building, and maintaining scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure. Leverage your expertise in Infrastructure as Code to enha...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise in cloud, data, and automation to create impactful applications and streamline processes while a...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $184K *

Manage critical network operations, ensuring reliability and quality while driving process optimization. Collaborate with engineering teams to support large-scale network events and enhance alert mech...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$176K - $239K *

Lead the charge in delivering scalable, secure AWS solutions while driving customer success. Utilize your technical expertise to architect and implement complex projects, guiding clients through their...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Innovate enterprise data architecture strategies, shaping design of secure, scalable cloud-native platforms that drive analytics, AI/ML, and data democratization while collaborating with cross-functio...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $250K *

Shape the future of digital asset platforms by leveraging your expertise in TradFi systems. Collaborate with Tier-1 institutions to design and implement robust architectures for custody, tokenization...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop scalable backend services for a cutting-edge AI-powered customer experience platform, driving innovation and operational excellence in cloud contact centers...

2 weeks ago

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

$168K - $227K *

Join us to shape the future of serverless computing by leading the design and architecture of large-scale, low-latency data systems. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation and operational excellen...

3 weeks ago

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

$137K - $233K *

Transform enterprise security by leading the ServiceNow platform architecture. Drive governance, establish secure patterns, and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure compliance and robust securi...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Transform payroll and absence processes by leading configuration and compliance in Workday. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate payroll management for US and global employees, overseeing impleme...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Drive the implementation of Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence systems. Lead design, configuration, and compliance initiatives while collaborating across the company to ensure accuracy and ef...

3 weeks ago

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

$146K - $211K *

Champion the integration of Alexa+ with 3P partners across the Americas, leveraging modern systems design and technical expertise to deliver innovative AI solutions while building robust frameworks an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise AI solutions by leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and drive business results. Collaborate with leaders to architect and implement inno...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$143K - $194K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge in-memory database solutions, fostering innovation in distributed systems. Collaborate within a diverse engineering team to optimize performance and scalability f...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Shape innovative software solutions in a dynamic environment, collaborating with portfolio managers and traders to deliver projects efficiently while enhancing trading capabilities and scalability thr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the design and security of cloud architecture for U.S. Space Force's HCM modernization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with IL4 requirements while enhancing system i...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of integrations by transforming customer requirements into actionable blueprints. Collaborate with sales and post-sales teams to ensure seamless technical executi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $105K *

Transform cloud security by applying the Risk Management Framework, ensuring compliance, conducting audits, and guiding teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to protect information assets and migrate n...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative technology solutions that drive business growth and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement scalable systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative technology solutions that align with business goals, ensuring successful delivery and integration. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and adopt emerging t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $220K *

Engage in the modernization of legacy Microsoft applications, leveraging deep expertise in .NET technologies. This hands-on role requires active participation in design, coding, and deployment, ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $227K *

Drive innovation by leading the design and delivery of complex software systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system architecture and mentor engineers, ensuring high-quality code...

3 days ago

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

$126K - $210K *

Advance your career by driving AI/ML solutions to public sector challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze client needs and implement innovative models using AWS technologies for i...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by designing innovative data solutions that drive investment insights and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable, secure data flows...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$168K - $227K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI collaboration through the development of real-time document workspaces, enhancing performance and scalability in a truly greenfield environment...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 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.