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.
$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
Software Development Engineer II, Programming Foundations (ASBX)
$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
Applied Scientist III, AWS Startups
$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
$125K - $150K *
Lead the development and implementation of enterprise solution architecture, guiding major initiatives and ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate across teams to enhance technology ecosys...
3 weeks ago
Principal Solutions Architecture
$118K - $291K *
Transform tactical communications by integrating advanced systems and technologies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance mission readiness and streamline operations, ensuring secure and efficien...
1 week ago
Security Engineer - Cloud Focused
$110K - $130K *
Transform cloud security by designing and implementing robust architectures, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance c...
1 week ago
$134K - $180K *
Shape the future of our platform by enhancing observability, running Kubernetes, and building developer tools. Collaborate with engineers to ensure system reliability and efficiency while leading inci...
5 days ago
Sr Solution Architect, Ad Tech Ops, Prime Video Advertising
$169K - $228K *
Reimagine programmatic advertising solutions by guiding publishers and app developers in optimizing technical integrations, enhancing ad delivery, and resolving challenges. Collaborate cross-functiona...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$180K - $220K *
Empower clients by delivering leading expertise in Data Analytics and AI. Collaborate with stakeholders from various levels to guide strategic technology adoption, ensuring alignment with business out...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing our SaaS platform's security and reliability. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and drive SRE principles, ensuring compliance and operational...
2 weeks ago
Software Development Engineer, AWS Network Firewall
$143K - $194K *
Join us to design and develop high-performance distributed systems for AWS Network Firewall, enhancing cybersecurity for global customers. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to deliver innovative...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $297K *
Redefine the digital workplace by leading the design and governance of Microsoft 365 solutions, ensuring strategic alignment, security, and innovation across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-fun...
3 weeks ago
Software Dev Engineer, CLOS Fabric Compliance and Security, CLOS Fabric Engineering, AWS
$143K - $194K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions that automate and optimize AWS networking. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and scalability while delivering high...
3 weeks ago
$92K - $202K *
Empower innovation as you lead AI/ML strategy and execution, driving scalable solutions across diverse business domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and operation...
1 week ago
$129K - $165K *
Drive security excellence by managing vulnerabilities, enhancing cloud security, and collaborating with engineering teams to integrate security practices, ensuring robust protection of platforms and c...
1 week ago
AWS GTM Partnership Lead, Public Sector & Nonprofits
$365K - $425K *
Engage in driving strategic partnerships and creating a strong go-to-market framework for public sector and nonprofit sectors leveraging AWS, while overseeing collaboration with various cross-function...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Consultant - Data Platforms & Architecture
$103K - $154K *
Unlock advanced data solutions by leveraging Microsoft Azure and Power BI. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality analytics and reporting, while enhancing business intelligence capabilities th...
6 days ago
DevSecOps Engineer/Administrator
$148K - $266K *
Drive the establishment and maintenance of DevSecOps environments, collaborating with engineering teams to optimize application deployment and performance. Manage Kubernetes clusters and automate secu...
2 weeks ago
Principal Solutions Architect, TMEGS , TMEGS
$201K - $272K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming cloud architecture by partnering with leading AI providers. Leverage your technical expertise to drive business value and foster lasting relationships with...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Drive the design and governance of AWS data architecture, ensuring reliable, reusable, and scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to establish best practices and deliver data products while main...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$136K - $184K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on advanced data science, optimizing capacity planning through machine learning and statistical modeling. Collaborate with experts to drive impactful solut...
6 days ago
Software Development Engineer, AWS Marketplace
$143K - $194K *
Champion innovation by driving software development for complex systems, influencing product strategy, and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality f...
1 week ago
$88K - $214K *
Shape enterprise data architectures by leveraging your expertise in Databricks and modern cloud platforms. Collaborate with clients to design scalable solutions that drive analytics, AI/ML, and data g...
2 weeks ago
$146K - $178K *
Lead the design and implementation of high-performance data structures for analytics, ensuring robust solutions that meet business needs while mentoring junior engineers and driving best practices acr...
3 days ago
Software Development Engineer, Frontier Outposts, Edge Services Team
$114K - $191K *
Help us drive infrastructure excellence by designing and implementing robust software solutions for AWS Outposts, ensuring reliable operations across diverse environments and collaborating with cross...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
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.