Cloud Application Architect Jobs

Explore Cloud Application Architect opportunities with organizations building, modernizing, and scaling applications in the cloud. These professionals connect business needs with technical strategy, designing secure, reliable, and cost-effective application environments across platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced architects find opportunities that match their expertise and career goals.

What Does a Cloud Application Architect Do?

Cloud Application Architects shape how software is designed, deployed, integrated, and operated in cloud environments. They evaluate application requirements, select suitable cloud services and architectural patterns, and guide teams through modernization or new development. Responsibilities may include defining reference architectures, planning migrations, setting security and governance standards, reviewing technical designs, and improving performance, resilience, and cost efficiency.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience designing distributed applications and cloud-native systems, along with proficiency in one or more major cloud platforms. Helpful skills include microservices, APIs, containers and Kubernetes, serverless computing, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, networking, identity and access management, and observability. Strong communication, technical leadership, and the ability to translate business objectives into practical architecture are also valuable. Relevant degrees, hands-on experience, and cloud certifications may strengthen a candidate’s profile.

Where Cloud Application Architects Work

Cloud Application Architects are hired across technology, financial services, healthcare, consulting, retail, manufacturing, and other industries. Roles may be found within enterprise architecture groups, software product organizations, cloud consulting firms, or internal transformation teams. Depending on the employer, positions may focus on a particular cloud provider, industry, application portfolio, or modernization program.

Explore Cloud Application Architect Careers

Find opportunities to lead architecture decisions, support cloud adoption, and deliver applications that meet demanding requirements for availability, security, and scale. Browse Ladders listings to discover vetted Cloud Application Architect jobs paying $100K or more and identify roles aligned with your experience, preferred technologies, and next career step.

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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of IT services by architecting and enhancing the ServiceNow platform. Lead technical design, integrations, and automation solutions while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure op...

Iowa, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $252K *

Lead the development of large-scale infrastructure solutions, optimizing cloud technologies and enhancing software products. Collaborate with teams to deliver mission-critical services for diverse cus...

Cambridge, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate customer experiences by leading a team of engineers, providing strategic insights, and implementing innovative solutions in growth engineering and digital marketing for impactful delivery serv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $190K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $111K *

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Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $200K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $160K *

Partner with us to shape the quality strategy for a leading exam development platform. Leverage your expertise to guide multiple Agile teams, enhance automation practices, and ensure high standards ac...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$155K - $170K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable Salesforce solutions, driving platform strategy, and ensuring high-quality integrations across KIPP's national ecosystem. Collaborate with stakeholders to deli...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by serving as a technical architect for SAP HCM, leading development and support for complex payroll and HR solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative data solutions, leveraging Azure Databricks and advanced ETL/ELT processes. Empower data-driven insights and mentor fellow engineers while enhanc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion enterprise solutions by leading the design and optimization of ServiceNow platforms. Drive architecture, governance, and delivery across multiple domains, ensuring scalability and performance...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Partner with us to guide customers on their AWS cloud journey, delivering strategic insights and hands-on technical support in application architecture, migration, and ensuring cloud service efficienc...

Virginia Beach, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead transformative initiatives by designing and optimizing open source solutions, leveraging your expertise in Kubernetes and AI to drive customer success and innovation in cloud infrastructure...

Austin, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise asset management by architecting innovative solutions on the IBM Maximo platform. Leverage your expertise to enhance facility maintenance operations and drive...

Fort Campbell, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

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Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $234K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $190K *

Transform your career by leading cloud architecture and data interoperability initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance security and compliance for federal healthcare environments while d...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $202K *

Drive strategic capacity planning and lifecycle management for global network infrastructure, ensuring scalable growth and resiliency. Collaborate across teams to execute high-level deployment plans a...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Architect robust Azure cloud solutions while ensuring system performance, security, and scalability. This hands-on role requires deep technical expertise, collaboration with cross-functional teams, an...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $175K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$184K - $287K *

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California, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$184K - $287K *

Transform the landscape of AI infrastructure by collaborating with partners to implement cutting-edge GPU solutions, driving customer engagement throughout the project lifecycle, and contributing to t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cloud Application Architect do?question toggle

    A Cloud Application Architect designs how applications run and interact in cloud environments. They select architectural patterns and services, guide development and migration, and help ensure systems are secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective.

  • What skills are important for Cloud Application Architect jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include cloud architecture on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; distributed systems; APIs and microservices; containers; serverless technologies; infrastructure as code; security; networking; and CI/CD. Communication and technical leadership are also important.

  • What qualifications do employers look for?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often value substantial software or cloud engineering experience, a track record designing production systems, and familiarity with architecture and security practices. A relevant degree or cloud certification may be preferred or beneficial.

  • How much do Cloud Application Architects earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, employer, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Cloud Application Architect opportunities.

  • Where can I find Cloud Application Architect jobs paying $100K or more?question toggle

    Browse Cloud Application Architect listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.