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.
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.
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.
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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Champion the development of AWS Elastic Load Balancing services by leading a skilled engineering team. Drive technical strategy and operational excellence while fostering innovation and collaboration...
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Champion the global technical alliance with Snowflake and Databricks, driving co-sell revenue through strategic planning, technical narratives, and collaborative execution across teams and events, whi...
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Unlock the potential of AI by embedding within customer teams to design, build, and deploy production systems. Drive measurable outcomes through end-to-end software development while mentoring others...
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Join a dynamic team in advancing cloud HPC systems for research, balancing design and operational excellence. Collaborate with experts to create solutions that enhance performance and reliability whil...
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$150K - $180K *
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$95K - $115K *
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$129K - $174K *
Unlock the potential of cloud computing by troubleshooting and automating services while ensuring system reliability. Collaborate with experts to design solutions and maintain optimal performance for...
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$125K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading cloud architecture initiatives for mission-critical projects. Collaborate with teams to design and implement secure, scalable solutions that meet government standards and e...
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Software Development Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management (AVM)
$143K - $194K *
Transform cloud security by developing innovative vulnerability management systems. Collaborate with top engineers to enhance AWS infrastructure, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats wh...
1 week ago
Software Development Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management (AVM)
$143K - $194K *
Empower AWS's vulnerability management by developing scalable security solutions. Collaborate with security teams to design innovative systems that proactively mitigate risks and enhance the cloud inf...
3 weeks ago
Software Development Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management (AVM)
$143K - $194K *
Drive innovation in cloud security by building advanced vulnerability management systems. Collaborate with security experts to create scalable solutions that protect AWS customers and infrastructure f...
4 weeks ago
Solutions Architect - Google Cloud Platform
$150K - $180K *
Partner with us to drive innovative solutions as a key architect for cloud technology alliances, enhancing data management and AI capabilities through strategic collaboration with GCP, ensuring excell...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Lead the charge in managing AWS co-sell relationships, driving demand generation, and executing strategies to close deals. Collaborate with AWS account teams and ScaleOps AEs to optimize pipeline perf...
3 weeks ago
Senior Principal Solution Architect, Security and Risk
$173K - $303K *
Unlock potential by leading the implementation of ServiceNow's Security and Risk solutions. Collaborate with customers and partners to drive business outcomes, provide architectural guidance, and ment...
5 days ago
Principal Solution Architect, IT Cybersecurity Business Engagement
$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's shaping cybersecurity strategy across business and technology portfolios. Drive security initiatives, conduct risk assessments, and foster a culture of security awareness to enable...
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Software Development Engineer , DC Console/InfraMap
$143K - $194K *
Empower teams by building a robust platform for seamless data center operations, enabling independent feature deployment and enhancing real-time visualizations for critical site management across AWS...
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Senior Technical Program Manager , AWS Organizations
$148K - $201K *
Lead the charge in driving complex technical programs across multiple systems, collaborating with senior leaders to define strategies and execute scalable solutions that enhance AWS governance and sec...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Tackle cloud engineering challenges by designing, developing, and deploying scalable cloud solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform services and ensure operational effici...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Lead the charge in designing and managing our complex data architecture, ensuring robust event sourcing, efficient data processing, and AI preparedness. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams...
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$120K - $145K *
Partner with us to design and optimize complex systems architecture, ensuring robust identity infrastructure, virtualization, and data protection. Lead technical initiatives and drive recovery strateg...
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Director, ServiceNow Architect & Technical Delivery
$140K - $180K *
Empower teams by leading the technical vision and delivery standards for ServiceNow. Drive high-quality implementations across engagements while mentoring talent and collaborating with management to e...
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Software Dev Engineer II, GenAIUX
$143K - $194K *
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Software Dev Engineer II, EC2 Capacity Reservations
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What does an AWS Solutions Architect do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Browse AWS Solutions Architect listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.