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.
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...
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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...
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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...
4 days ago
$143K - $194K *
Empower innovation by designing and operating scalable services for AWS, focusing on security and automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational excellence and mentor peers while managing t...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with clients to align IT capabilities with business goals. Leverage your expertise in enterprise architecture to drive strategic initiatives and optimize...
1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Unlock potential by bridging business needs and IT capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions, drive pre-sales strategy, and optimize processes, ensuring alignment with...
3 weeks ago
Solutions Engineer, Auth0 (Central - Enterprise Accounts)
$152K - $228K *
Lead the charge in transforming customer digital journeys by acting as the technical expert, delivering tailored product demonstrations, and providing strategic insights that drive adoption of advance...
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AWS Database Engineer (RedShift & RDS)
$81K - $125K *
Analyze and optimize IT infrastructure solutions, ensuring seamless deployments and system performance. Collaborate with teams to resolve incidents, conduct assessments, and enhance operational effici...
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AWS Database Engineer (RedShift & RDS)
$81K - $125K *
Drive the design and optimization of AWS cloud infrastructure, focusing on database management and DevOps automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance IT solutions, ensuring system reliability and pe...
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AWS Database Engineer (RedShift & RDS)
$81K - $125K *
Join a dynamic team as you design and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring system reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance IT solutions and drive efficien...
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AWS Database Engineer (RedShift & RDS)
$110K - $130K *
Empower teams by designing and optimizing AWS cloud infrastructure solutions, ensuring seamless deployments and system reliability while collaborating with cross-functional groups to enhance IT perfor...
6 days ago
AWS Database Engineer (RedShift & RDS)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing IT infrastructure solutions by collaborating with teams to resolve incidents, enhance performance, and implement automation strategies, ensuring seamless integration and...
6 days ago
AWS Database Engineer (RedShift & RDS)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing IT infrastructure solutions by collaborating with teams to resolve incidents, enhance performance, and implement automation strategies, ensuring seamless integration and...
6 days ago
AWS Database Engineer (RedShift & RDS)
$110K - $130K *
Optimize IT infrastructure solutions by collaborating with teams to resolve incidents, assess systems, and enhance performance. Drive deployment management and automation initiatives while ensuring co...
6 days ago
AWS Database Engineer (RedShift & RDS)
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by collaborating with teams to design and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure solutions, ensuring system reliability and performance while driving automation and efficiency in a dyna...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in modernizing and deploying critical government systems, utilizing expertise in CI/CD, AWS, and Windows Server to automate processes and enhance infrastructure across hybrid environme...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in modernizing and deploying critical government systems by automating processes, managing repositories, and orchestrating infrastructure upgrades across Windows and AWS environments...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by leveraging your DevOps expertise to modernize critical government systems. Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines, manage AWS infrastructure, and enhance deployment processes in a hyb...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by modernizing critical government systems through automation and cloud migration. Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines, manage repositories, and enhance infrastructure while ensuring se...
1 week ago
Data Architect Lead Consultant
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of data architecture by leading the design of scalable enterprise platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Azure technologies, while guiding engineering teams to implement innovative solu...
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AWS Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure, US West
$95K - $160K *
Advance your career by leading cross-functional teams in driving data center build projects from design through deployment. Contribute technical expertise to innovative solutions, fostering collaborat...
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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.