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 *

Innovate disaster recovery strategies that span on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring resilience across critical applications. Partner with teams to develop runbooks, validate procedures, and d...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $207K *

Advance engineering practices by designing and maintaining robust DevOps solutions. Collaborate with teams to optimize cloud infrastructure, automate processes, and mentor members, ensuring scalable...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing complex multi-cloud Salesforce architectures that drive business success. Lead implementation teams, ensure system integration, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliv...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex Salesforce architectures across multi-cloud environments, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving innovation through continuous improve...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise systems by designing scalable, multi-cloud Salesforce architectures. Lead implementation teams, ensuring high-quality solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to align tech...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex requirements into scalable, secure architectures. Collaborate with teams to design solutions, analyze performance, and ensure quality standards while driving automation and integrati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform architectural solutions by analyzing requirements, designing scalable systems, and collaborating with teams to ensure optimal performance and security. Drive innovation through technology as...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable, secure architectures using AWS services. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, develop solutions, and ensure smooth transitions while driving automatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform architectural design for hyperscale data centers, ensuring code compliance and life safety across diverse markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative, buildable solutions f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving modernization in data architecture, improving data governance and quality while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance enterprise data management initiatives...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Empower businesses by architecting innovative data solutions that drive success. Collaborate with customers and partners to implement Starburst products, ensuring optimal data access and analytics whi...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape innovative technology solutions by collaborating with teams to design, evaluate, and implement scalable architectures that meet business goals. Influence technical strategies to foster growth an...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $145K *

Transform enterprise-scale Data and AI programs by driving strategic design and execution. Lead Agile practices, ensuring robust technical solutions that enhance grid reliability and process automatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$182K - $247K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives across teams, ensuring effective execution of customer success programs and tools. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance...

1 week ago

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

$193K - $261K *

Help us shape the future of machine learning by developing SoC functional models, collaborating across teams, innovating tools, and enhancing modeling infrastructure to meet the growing demands of our...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming our data operations through innovation. Design and implement the new data model while managing legacy systems, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring data...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of our data infrastructure by designing a robust model for our new CRM and integrating systems while maintaining legacy applications. You'll play a crucial role in data governance and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading AI architecture solutions that empower clients through innovative design, hands-on implementation, and strategic guidance, ensuring successful adoption of cutting-edge tech...

Virginia, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $182K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications, leveraging your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and React. Drive innovation and team collaboration while ensuring high-perfor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $372K *

Explore innovative GenAI solutions as a senior lead, guiding engineering teams to design, deploy, and scale applications for strategic clients, ensuring quality, efficiency, and collaboration amidst c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead and optimize engineering pods to deploy GenAI solutions. Engage clients as a trusted advisor while managing cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery, technical excellence, and succe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead and influence high-impact GenAI solutions through senior client engagements, guiding cross-functional teams to success while fostering trusted relationships and executing delivery excellence in d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead the charge in deploying innovative GenAI solutions for strategic clients, managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders to achieve high-impact results. Drive technical direc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Champion innovation by leading client-focused engineering pods that develop and deploy GenAI solutions, ensuring delivery excellence and executive alignment while maintaining hands-on technical guidan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Join a dynamic team to lead strategic AI and engineering initiatives, driving innovative GenAI solutions for top clients. Influence C-suite decisions while managing delivery excellence, fostering team...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.