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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$153K - $207K *

Champion innovative cloud solutions by leveraging your technical expertise to guide customers in designing and implementing robust architectures. Collaborate with teams to drive success in AWS project...

Delaware, USRemote

3 days ago

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

$128K - $192K *

The Workday Financials Integrations Senior Principal Consultant - Global AMS is a seasoned professional responsible for leading integration efforts and managing Workday financial services for clients...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of online payments by driving revenue growth and optimizing checkout experiences. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to influence product strategy and enhance customer relat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Champion AI innovation by engaging with clients to identify and prototype high-value use cases. Blend technical expertise with advisory skills to drive AI solutions, enhancing productivity and transfo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$325K - $425K *

Unlock potential by driving cloud solutions sales in the public sector, cultivating strategic relationships, and exceeding revenue goals through innovative approaches and collaboration with internal a...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of customer solutions by leveraging technical expertise to design, implement, and optimize innovative open-source solutions, engaging with clients and directly impacting product direc...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $170K *

Engage in technical leadership to drive innovation and improve our flagship admissions platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product delivery, ensuring optimal performance and s...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of LLM-powered applications and agentic systems. Drive complex use cases from ambiguous problems to production, ensuring high-quality and scalable AI solutions that address us...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the evolution of our Key/Value product by taking end-to-end ownership of full stack projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring reliable service for millions of users as...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Engineer, driving innovation in cloud-native data pipelines and architectures. Leverage your expertise in structured credit and financial analytics to modernize da...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the future of field service management by configuring and optimizing utility operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration of AI-driven scheduling, enhancing efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in ensuring operational stability and incident management across multi-cloud environments. Drive automation and observability improvements while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $231K *

Join a team that's redefining digital experiences by architecting scalable, resilient systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and reliability while leveraging AI tools to drive innova...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $295K *

Join a team that's redefining application security. In this pivotal role, you'll shape vulnerability management and mentor engineers, driving innovation and ensuring the safety of diverse cloud and Io...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Lead the evolution of our application security programs, driving vulnerability management and automation across a multi-product environment while mentoring teams and influencing security strategies to...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Pioneer innovative application security strategies and vulnerability management programs, driving impactful change in a high-visibility role that balances broad influence with deep technical expertise...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Transform the landscape of application security by leading vulnerability management and developing innovative solutions across cloud, IoT, and corporate systems, while mentoring teams and ensuring the...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform technical leadership by overseeing Oracle architecture and AI delivery. Play a key role in building a high-performing team while engaging with customers and partners to drive innovative solu...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $152K *

Pioneer enterprise architecture initiatives that transform business strategies and drive innovation. Collaborate with leaders to streamline IT structures, enhance security, and boost operational effic...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $240K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic customer relationships in data security. Drive enterprise-wide programs, influence executive stakeholders, and ensure value realization through effective gover...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $300K *

Help us lead cybersecurity initiatives by designing innovative solutions that meet complex client needs. Work closely with teams to align security strategies, driving best practices and delivering exc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $179K *

Pioneer innovative cloud architecture solutions, leading modernization initiatives by integrating legacy systems into scalable environments while ensuring compliance and performance excellence across...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to develop security scanning tools that safeguard enterprise AI applications. Take ownership of detection products and enhance security protocols while collaborating with top engin...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $223K *

Transform enterprise Master Data Management by leading design, modernization, and delivery, while balancing strategic oversight and hands-on development to enhance data governance across multiple cust...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.