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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$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of technical solutions that enhance border security operations through data governance, cloud management, and infrastructure modernization. Collaborate across teams to drive effective I...

Ashburn, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us as a hands-on Azure API Architect to design secure, scalable API platforms, lead modernization initiatives, and provide technical architecture leadership in enterprise integration solutions...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $207K *

Join a team that's transforming the Media & Entertainment industries by architecting innovative AWS solutions. You’ll lead technical designs, educate stakeholders, and foster partnerships to drive ind...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Champion cloud security excellence by engineering robust solutions across AWS and GCP. Drive vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and compliance for federal clients while mentoring junior engi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$143K - $194K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of innovative software solutions for data center infrastructure, ensuring high availability and reliability while collaborating with a dynamic Ag...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams. This role ensures data protection and compliance while integrating security into the software development lif...

Florida, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams to ensure data protection and secure development processes. Leverage your expertise to enhance our...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving application security initiatives, collaborating with scrum teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, and ensuring the confid...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $150K *

Shape the future of compensation solutions by designing and implementing Workday's architecture to enhance employee rewards. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive accurate data management and simpl...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$153K - $207K *

Lead the charge in transforming cloud computing solutions for State and Local Government. Collaborate with sales teams to design and implement AWS architectures, ensuring customer success through inno...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $160K *

Innovate by architecting and delivering high-quality software solutions while leading cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise in modern technologies to solve complex problems and enhance syste...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $137K *

Transform data center operations by leading a diverse team, optimizing performance, and driving innovation. Engage in strategic planning, mentoring, and managing day-to-day activities to enhance servi...

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that simplifies compute and storage services for customers. You will build features at scale, collaborating across AWS to enhance user experience and system reliability in a fast-paced, in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$98K - $160K *

Elevate customer success by designing and implementing tailored AWS solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive cloud adoption, optimize performance, and provide technical guidance throughout th...

3 days ago

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

$180K - $190K *

Grow your career with us as you develop and maintain enterprise architectures, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity guidelines and business needs while enhancing system resilience and operational con...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of retail by architecting innovative AI solutions that drive business success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate open-source technologies and enhance operational ef...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$128K - $156K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of innovative Data & AI solutions. Drive architecture practices, mentor teams, and shape strategic technology decisions to deliver scalable, secure, and resilien...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $156K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative Data & AI architectures that drive business value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, secure solutions while mentoring others and shapi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $156K *

Shape the future of Data & AI solutions by designing scalable architectures that drive business value. Lead cross-functional teams, mentor talent, and implement modern practices to enhance delivery an...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative data solutions that enhance government missions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to integrate diverse data streams and ensure robust data management in complex...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing automated test strategies for complex object storage systems, ensuring reliability and performance through innovative testing methodologies and collaborat...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $123K *

Lead the development and enhancement of enterprise data pipelines using Informatica and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient data management and support production operatio...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Inspire innovation by providing strategic guidance in designing complex enterprise architecture solutions. Collaborate with leaders to transform business requirements into effective, scalable, and sec...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$143K - $194K *

Deliver high-quality technical solutions by building and operating AI-driven testing platforms at scale, influencing architecture, partnering with engineers, and setting excellence standards to empowe...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$167K - $226K *

Architect innovative machine learning solutions to empower startups, driving end-to-end model development, deployment, and collaboration across teams to enhance founder engagement and product scalabil...

3 weeks 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.