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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$91K - $152K *

Elevate mission resilience by innovating cloud solutions for national security, automating systems, enhancing reliability, and collaborating with top engineers to drive operational excellence and impa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$147K - $200K *

Drive strategic partnerships with AWS sales teams to enhance customer engagement, differentiate cloud offerings, and develop competitive strategies. Leverage business and technical expertise to influe...

2 weeks ago

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

$136K - $184K *

Drive the development of scalable network infrastructure solutions, enhancing reliability for global fulfillment centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and automate processes, en...

5 days ago

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

$133K - $219K *

Elevate enterprise security by designing and implementing robust security architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and risk management while leveraging cloud technol...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$156K - $203K *

Optimize our infrastructure and drive automation as a DevOps Engineer, implementing solutions in AWS and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to enhance service reliability, scalability, and performance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing and optimizing cloud environments. This hands-on role involves managing identity, access, and endpoint security while ensuring compliance and integrating enter...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure, automated cloud infrastructure on AWS GovCloud. Leverage your extensive IT expertise to lead critical transitions, mentor engineers, and communicate eff...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$138K - $165K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leading the architecture and engineering of a secure, scalable AWS-based platform for data analytics and MLOps, ensuring operational excellence and cost efficiency ac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $234K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading complex Cúram implementations, guiding architecture design, and advising senior executives to align technology with business goals for transformative outcomes...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $225K *

Elevate technical direction across teams by architecting and delivering high-quality web applications. Collaborate on large initiatives, shape architecture, and drive strategic growth opportunities wh...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop and manage enterprise architecture standards, ensuring clarity and usability for engineering teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to create comprehensive documentation and facilitate architect...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $160K *

Transform your career by collaborating with top engineers to solve complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer relationships and drive operationa...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading AWS cloud engineering and DevOps practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable digital services while enhancing platform capabilities and o...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$168K - $227K *

Transform complex systems by designing and implementing cryptographic solutions using Rust and distributed systems. Lead multi-quarter initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive security outcomes across...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $216K *

Transform enterprise Databricks environments with innovative designs, ensuring secure, efficient implementations while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions and enhance go...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with a dynamic team to maintain and optimize critical infrastructure systems in data centers. Drive innovation in Building Management and Electrical Power Monito...

Today

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

$120K - $145K *

Engage partners by driving technical enablement and solution design. Collaborate across teams to empower resellers and integrators, ensuring successful adoption and growth of innovative solutions thro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $225K *

Join a team as a strategic Enterprise Solution Architect, driving innovative technical solutions for Defense and Federal Civilian proposals while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance c...

Virginia Beach, VARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$152K - $287K *

Develop enterprise AI solutions by enhancing disaggregated inference pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize and deliver scalable AI workloads using cutting-edge tools and techn...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of an IBM Maximo-based EAM platform, ensuring robust architecture and integration for facility maintenance operations while meeting security requirements and stakeho...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise asset management by architecting innovative solutions on the IBM Maximo platform. Leverage your expertise to enhance facility maintenance operations and drive...

Fort Campbell, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $194K *

Champion robust, distributed services for global entity data management, driving AWS billing accuracy and compliance while expanding market capabilities through modern architecture. Mentor and lead a...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$159K - $202K *

Partner with us to enhance security by analyzing vulnerabilities and engineering detection mechanisms. Collaborate globally to support remediation efforts and drive measurable outcomes across our infr...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining security architecture by enhancing existing systems, developing new functionalities, and ensuring robust protection across cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with enginee...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $192K *

Elevate finance operations by developing robust Workday integrations and automating processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data flow and compliance, enhancing the financ...

3 days 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.