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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$151K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to shape AI-native cloud experiences, driving end-to-end design for observability, security, and governance. Collaborate closely with engineers to elevate user experience and strea...

2 days ago

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

$168K - $227K *

Elevate network performance by leading the design and development of embedded agents for a cutting-edge satellite communication system, collaborating across teams to ensure seamless integration and op...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Elevate employee experiences by designing and implementing HR solutions. Lead technical projects, optimize integrations with Microsoft 365, and mentor developers to enhance ServiceNow capabilities and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide technical expertise, drive enterprise opportunities, and architect innovative solutions that meet client needs while showcasing the value of our cutting-edge product...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by managing identity access, external testing, and compliance processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance AWS security and develop scalable policies, ensuring robust protect...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform business challenges into innovative AI solutions by leading architecture design, integrating data and applications, and ensuring scalable, secure implementations that drive value across the...

6 days ago

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

$150K - $194K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive cloud platform capabilities, ensuring successful project delivery and application support across Azure services. Leverage expertise to enhance business proc...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Elevate cloud security by safeguarding environments, applications, and data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures, monitor threats, and respond to incidents, e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K - $198K *

Shape the future of data architecture by designing robust data pipelines and models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accessibility and security, ensuring optimal data solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$199K - $210K *

Tackle complex business challenges by designing and delivering AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform ideas into scalable, impactful products, leveraging AI tools for rapid...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $223K *

Transform the future of networking by architecting and deploying scalable, robust software solutions. Collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced team to drive innovations that redefine AWS network managemen...

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

$226K - $311K *

Shape the future of AI-native identity by defining strategies and building secure applications. Collaborate across teams to translate emerging technologies into practical solutions, ensuring robust se...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$226K - $311K *

Contribute to shaping the future of AI-native identity solutions by defining strategies, collaborating across teams, and engaging with customers to develop secure, innovative products that meet evolvi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$226K - $311K *

Drive the strategic vision for AI-native identity solutions, collaborating across teams to shape product direction and secure agentic applications. Engage with customers and industry standards to ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$226K - $311K *

Join us to shape the future of AI-native identity solutions, driving strategic product direction and hands-on implementation across teams. Collaborate with customers and partners to create secure, inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Champion the modernization of secure cloud environments by designing, implementing, and optimizing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure solutions for federal systems, ensuring compliance and high availability...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of cloud architecture by leading the modernization of legacy systems into a secure, scalable AWS-based microservices platform, driving innovation and collaboration across technical an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Engineer robust cloud security frameworks protecting critical AI workloads. Lead a talented team in architectural design and implementation while ensuring compliance with Zero Trust principles across...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive innovative solutions as a Principal Architect, engaging in multi-faceted pre-sales and delivery efforts. Collaborate with teams and clients to enhance customer experiences and...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining our team as an Azure Cloud Engineer, where you'll implement and support cloud resources, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize Azure...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$53K - $122K *

Join us to build and support cloud-native applications using Node.js, React.js, and AWS. Collaborate with architects to deliver scalable solutions while mentoring junior developers in an Agile environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Unlock potential by driving capacity planning across AWS regions, enhancing infrastructure utilization and availability. Collaborate cross-functionally to align demand with capacity, ensuring strategi...

1 week ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Transform your career by architecting secure, scalable Azure solutions that drive modern application delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop automation and enhance cloud services while lev...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to drive strategic program management, ensuring timely delivery and operational excellence across multiple business reviews and initiatives...

5 days ago

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

$193K - $261K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable distributed systems for AWS, ensuring high performance and low-latency for millions of users. Collaborate across teams, mentor engineers, and drive innovation in...

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  •   8 - 10 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.