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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$132K - $178K *

Shape the future of data engineering by creating scalable platforms that transform complex data into actionable intelligence supporting AI and analytics in operational environments. Collaborate with c...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform revenue operations by managing and enhancing our AI-powered Salesforce environment. Spearhead automation, integration, and data pipeline initiatives while collaborating with engineering team...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to implement secure solutions that align with business goals while optimizing performance and costs acr...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $184K *

Join a team that's driving technical sales excellence by providing innovative solutions to meet customer needs. Collaborate with partners and account teams to ensure success while deepening expertise...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$201K - $272K *

Engage with global automotive and manufacturing clients to drive AWS technology adoption. As a trusted advisor, influence architectural decisions and deliver innovative cloud solutions that enhance op...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Engage with a global team to shape innovative SaaS data protection solutions, guiding customers through advanced strategies while delivering impactful presentations and managing technical implementati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your Salesforce expertise to design, build, and review secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure seamless integrations and effective deliv...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Elevate project delivery by leading architectural design, documentation, and collaboration across diverse sectors. You will engage with teams from concept through construction, ensuring compliance and...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of Solution Consultants, delivering expert guidance on Atlassian products to help clients maximize their investments and achieve strategic outcomes in the Pu...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate enterprise platform capabilities by leading cloud architecture and automation initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define standards, drive modernization, and implement best...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and evolution of enterprise platform capabilities, modernizing infrastructure, and driving cloud-native solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Platform Architect, leading cloud-native solutions and driving platform modernization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish architectural standards an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $155K *

Drive the evolution of enterprise platform capabilities by leading cloud architecture, automation, and DevOps initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and enhance op...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $212K *

Elevate AI security by designing robust frameworks to protect systems from threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and ethical use, while implementing strategies that saf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by providing critical Security Engineering support across diverse environments, ensuring the integrity and adaptability of vital infrastructure while collaborating with senior te...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming business challenges into AI solutions on Azure. Own the design process, collaborate with engineers, and bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $170K *

Unlock potential by transforming business challenges into AI solutions on Azure. Collaborate with engineers to design, build, and maintain secure, efficient architectures while bridging the gap betwee...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $170K *

Design innovative AI solutions on Microsoft Azure, bridging business needs and engineering execution. Own the architecture, ensure security, and lead the build process while adapting to evolving proje...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $174K *

Lead the charge in optimizing foundational services for Amazon builders, ensuring reliability and security across isolated environments while driving automation and enhancing the developer experience...

1 week ago

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

$72K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by developing and maintaining scalable enterprise applications with .NET Core, Azure, and microservices while enhancing engineering practices through modern AI to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $252K *

Join a team that's pioneering enterprise AI solutions in Financial Services. Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable AI architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $222K *

Join us to design and optimize scalable cloud storage architectures, integrating hybrid solutions and formulating data lifecycle strategies to enhance performance and security across diverse workloads...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $191K *

Engineer a cutting-edge telemetry platform that processes petabytes of data daily, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling AI-driven insights for AWS engineers across multiple regions...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Engineer robust cloud security solutions, ensuring compliance and risk management across secure networks. Collaborate with teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and maintain cloud-native en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $236K *

Optimize detection and response strategies in a leading security team, driving AI and ML innovations to proactively address security threats across global infrastructure, while managing and mentoring...

Reposted 3 weeks 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.