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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$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

$80K - $95K *

Drive modernization initiatives for cloud-native data architecture, ensuring scalability and reliability for enterprise clients. Collaborate with teams to assess legacy systems and develop effective s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing a cloud-native architecture. Assess legacy infrastructure, create detailed design documents, and collaborate with engineering to modernize critical data...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$203K - $275K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a high-performing software engineering team, driving innovation and operational excellence while overseeing the full software development lifecycle for large-s...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion the modernization of cloud-based analytics platforms by owning administration tasks, enhancing automation, and collaborating with technical leaders to ensure optimal performance and security...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$184K - $250K *

Drive impactful change by leading a diverse engineering team, enhancing developer productivity, and fostering an inclusive culture while delivering scalable software for millions of users in a cloud e...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions, collaborating across teams to create reliable, high-performance systems using cutting-edge AWS technologies. Drive innovation wh...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$154K - $209K *

Drive data engineering excellence by owning multiple data domains, optimizing pipelines, and enhancing architectural frameworks. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful analytical models that em...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Unlock potential by leading software development for mission-critical networks. Collaborate with teams to automate solutions, enhance security, and optimize systems, ensuring high availability and ope...

2 weeks ago

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

$129K - $174K *

Create innovative solutions as a Systems Development Engineer II, simplifying complex challenges while enhancing customer experiences across Analytics services. Collaborate with teams to drive technic...

3 days ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating file transfer solutions, enhancing customer experiences, and driving cloud migrations. Collaborate on complex systems, optimize performance, and contribute t...

1 week 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.