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.
Network Dev Engineer II - AMZ9971279
$141K - $184K *
Reimagine network architecture and operations by configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing large-scale cloud networks. Collaborate with teams to develop scalable solutions while mentoring junior en...
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$115K - $140K *
Unlock potential by leading the technical direction of a modern data platform, enhancing ingestion pipelines, and driving data architecture decisions to support significant revenue growth in the energ...
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Sr Product Marketing Mgr. Tech, AWS Agentic AI Developer Tools
$147K - $198K *
Transform developer experiences by executing strategic marketing for AI-powered tools. Drive product strategies and messaging while analyzing market trends to enhance customer engagement and optimize...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$165K - $195K *
Engage in strategic solution development for Federal Government initiatives, translating client needs into innovative technical strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compellin...
4 days ago
Senior Solutions Architect, FSI Payments, Financial Services Industry - Payments
$153K - $207K *
Lead the charge in driving cloud adoption and best practices for enterprise clients, architecting resilient solutions on AWS. Empower diverse teams and foster customer advocacy to enhance business out...
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Senior Solutions Architect, FSI Payments, Financial Services Industry - Payments
$176K - $239K *
Transform enterprise cloud strategies by collaborating with clients to design robust AWS solutions, fostering adoption, and sharing best practices within the AWS community for optimal business outcome...
Reposted 1 month ago
Staff Solutions Architect, Banking (Central)
$130K - $155K *
Unlock potential by leading customer-focused technical evaluations and architectural insights. Collaborate with teams to guide implementation of cutting-edge distributed systems while enhancing produc...
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Software Development Manager - AWS Messaging Services, Amazon Simple Notification Service, AWS
$171K - $286K *
Engineer innovative solutions with a focus on distributed systems at scale. Lead a dynamic team to define technical direction and drive operational excellence for high-performance cloud applications...
1 week ago
Consulting Engineer - AI Networking & Fabric Architecture
$77K - $108K *
Innovate high-performance AI network fabrics for accelerated computing. Engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring optimal configurations for GPU clusters and data-center infrastructu...
5 days ago
Senior Integration Solution Architect (ASI)
$110K - $130K *
Champion the migration of Wealth Management authentication to modern platforms, leading cross-functional teams in architecture design, integration mapping, and strategy development. Drive alignment ac...
1 week ago
Sr. Azure Data Architect - Databricks
$135K - $160K *
Deliver innovative data architecture solutions using Azure and Databricks, ensuring high performance and scalability. Collaborate with stakeholders to create reliable data ecosystems while implementin...
1 week ago
Software Development Engineer, AWS Private Pricing
$143K - $194K *
Advance the future of cloud pricing by designing scalable software solutions that enhance AWS Private Pricing, impacting global customer negotiations and driving operational excellence across diverse...
3 days ago
Senior AI Solution Architect - Azure, Databricks & Agentic AI
$156K - $180K *
Lead the charge in designing enterprise-scale AI solutions, leveraging Azure and advanced analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure, production-ready architectures that al...
1 week ago
Principal Mission Solution Architect
$137K - $302K *
Drive innovative mission solutions by leading complex technical proposals and strategies for defense and intelligence sectors, mentoring teams, and influencing key business decisions to enhance operat...
6 days ago
Principal Mission Solution Architect
$137K - $302K *
Transform your career by leading complex technical solutions for national security missions. Collaborate with experts to shape innovative strategies and drive impactful outcomes while influencing seni...
6 days ago
Principal Mission Solution Architect
$137K - $302K *
Drive innovative technical solutions for complex federal missions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate mission needs into actionable strategies, ensuring quality and operational exc...
6 days ago
Data Architect – Securities Services
$137K - $233K *
Drive your career forward by leading data architecture strategy for Securities Services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize data landscapes, establish governance frameworks, and enab...
2 weeks ago
Technical Architect, Databricks CoE
$160K - $208K *
Engage as a Technical Architect to design and implement innovative data solutions, lead client engagements, and mentor teams while driving strategic migrations and product development in a collaborati...
1 week ago
Technical Architect, Databricks CoE
$160K - $208K *
Shape the future of data architecture by leading innovative solutions, driving technical excellence, and mentoring teams to deliver impactful results in data intelligence and analytics across diverse...
1 week ago
Technical Architect, Databricks CoE
$160K - $208K *
Inspire innovation by leading technical architecture for data solutions, driving strategic client engagements, and developing reusable accelerators. Collaborate with teams to enhance data intelligence...
1 week ago
Technical Architect, Databricks CoE
$160K - $208K *
Innovate solutions as a Technical Architect, driving data architecture and migrations. Lead workshops, design Lakehouse architectures, and mentor teams while delivering impactful client engagements an...
1 week ago
Senior Principal AI Security Solutions Architect
$185K - $255K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI security solutions by architecting innovative workflows and integrating advanced technologies to enhance safety and efficiency across enterprise environment...
1 week ago
System Development Engineer, NW ADC Software Operations - NASO
$129K - $174K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative cloud solutions for U.S. Intelligence agencies. Collaborate with teams to automate systems, troubleshoot issues, and enhance network tools, ensuring operational...
3 days ago
Software Development Manager, AWS Billing Data, Billing Data Services
$184K - $250K *
Elevate engineering excellence by leading a skilled team in developing and managing robust systems for billing data services, ensuring accuracy and efficiency that impacts customer billing across AWS...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$185K - $190K *
Drive automation and optimization of hybrid network environments, leveraging coding skills to enhance operational workflows. Collaborate closely with network engineers to translate processes into effi...
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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.