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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$180K - $202K *

Drive customer success by serving as a technical expert, guiding implementations and optimizing strategies for Harness AppSec solutions. Collaborate with clients to ensure they achieve maximum value a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Help us optimize system solutions by analyzing user needs, documenting requirements, and bridging the gap between IT and business. You will play a key role in driving system development and implementa...

Washington, DCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $170K *

Drive cloud security innovation by establishing best practices, building security tools, and collaborating with development teams to embed security in design. Ensure compliance and protection across c...

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

$145K - $157K *

Transform space operations by leveraging Kubernetes to deliver resilient solutions. Collaborate within an Agile framework to enhance software deployment, ensuring optimal performance and security for...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion data-driven insights by designing and supporting robust data models and analytics solutions that empower clinical, operational, and financial decision-making across the organization. Drive pe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Join a team focused on transforming architecture through innovation as you shape designs, guide implementation, and mentor engineers for a complex software platform delivering seamless data migration...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in scaling a high-impact consulting organization, delivering data-driven marketing strategies that enhance client outcomes and drive revenue growth through innovative solutions and exc...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $175K *

Advance your career by overseeing Oracle system integrations across multiple customer engagements. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform ownership and provide pre-sales support, ensuring seamless...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in architecting and managing robust cloud platforms, driving modernization efforts, and automating infrastructure solutions for large-scale enterprises. Collaborate with top engineers...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of technical sales leadership by managing a team of Solutions Engineers, enhancing enterprise adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring technical wins through strategic part...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the design and delivery of robust Applied AI solutions that transform business challenges into practical, production-ready systems while ensuring scalability, governance, and measurable impact f...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving architectural excellence and AI adoption. You'll optimize cloud systems, enhance data processing, and lead engineering teams to innovate and scale efficiently, ensuring robu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Elevate your career as a Workday Architect, driving technical design and strategy for a robust Workday ecosystem. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solutions whil...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing complex multi-cloud Salesforce architectures that drive business success. Lead implementation teams, ensure system integration, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliv...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise systems by designing scalable, multi-cloud Salesforce architectures. Lead implementation teams, ensuring high-quality solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to align tech...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $201K *

Architect cloud-based data solutions and drive enterprise data strategy. Leverage advanced analytics and modern data architectures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance in healthcare data m...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and delivery of scalable software solutions while mentoring developers and optimizing performance across multiple tech stacks...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate customer success by implementing privacy-first healthcare marketing solutions. As an Implementation Engineer, you'll guide clients through technical setups, ensuring optimal performance and co...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Engage technical leaders by driving customer success through tailored onboarding, proactive relationship building, and facilitating effective implementation of solutions. Become a crucial bridge betwe...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $198K *

Shape the future of technology by leading architectural direction for engineering teams. Collaborate across all levels to design scalable systems, ensuring a cohesive architectural vision while mentor...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$166K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping transformative solutions for national security missions. As a senior technical leader, you'll drive innovation, coordinate emerging technologies, and influence strategic dec...

Colorado, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive the design and management of cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure, scalable systems that align IT operations with business goals. Lead initiatives in automation and DevSecOps to enhance operati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion the administration of Google Cloud and Gemini Enterprise environments, ensuring secure, scalable configurations. Collaborate with IT and business teams to optimize cloud services and support...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $229K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $229K *

Lead the charge in empowering partners through training and resources, facilitate strategic engagements, and architect tailored solutions that drive adoption of innovative technologies and managed ser...

Puerto Rico, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.