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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$103K - $154K *

Innovate and lead technical solutions for utility challenges, driving strategic growth through effective pre-sales engagement and deep collaboration with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $173K *

Shape the future of risk management by developing secure, scalable systems to combat fraud and enhance compliance. Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to drive innovative solutions that...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex containerized data center projects, ensuring alignment with customer needs and organizational goals from inception to completion while balancing scope, budget, and...

Alexandria, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$279K - $349K *

Drive the strategy and execution of dedicated infrastructure engineering, leading a high-performing team to enhance enterprise SaaS offerings, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional customer exper...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing WEKA deployments for AI hyperscaler customers, ensuring seamless data layer operations and infrastructure tuning to meet diverse workloads while maintaining...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and optimizing architecture for cloud platforms. Drive automation and enhance data product...

Washington, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $228K *

Join us to lead the architectural design of complex, multi-domain systems across cloud, data, and AI. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and shape the future of innovative solutions in a coll...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion our AppSec program by operating scanning tools, triaging vulnerabilities, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance security practices and ensure compliance throughout the SDLC...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by driving secure SDLC practices, managing compliance, and leading incident response. Collaborate with DevOps and ensure robust risk management practices to protect vital...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance patient scheduling and access through Epic Cadence. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to optimize workflows, manage provider templates, and improve overall pat...

Green Bay, WIRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading technical solutions for customer implementations, managing design and integration, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver in...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$109K - $165K *

Advance your career by leading a team of Implementation Consultants to enhance enterprise customer engagement, drive successful deployments, and foster a high-performance culture while collaborating c...

Denver, CORemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming government operations through innovative geospatial solutions. Drive technical discovery and bespoke design for impactful sales, collaborating closely with clients to e...

Lehi, UTRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate customer success by forging strategic partnerships and guiding enterprise clients through their AI security journeys, ensuring they achieve measurable outcomes and realize business value fr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $211K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to build and maintain production platforms, driving architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring system reliability and integration with IT Sec...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and development of cutting-edge cloud data solutions, optimizing data pipelines and ensuring robust workflows while mentoring a team of engineers to innovate and deliver high-quality d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $191K *

Join the team to design and develop scalable software solutions for healthcare supply chain transactions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance the rules engine and deliver high-qualit...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing enterprise data solutions in a Databricks Lakehouse environment, supporting critical missions with a focus on scalability and best practices...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

Explore a pivotal role in our legal team, providing contract expertise and support for U.S. sales. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to negotiate agreements, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk...

Illinois, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative technical solutions, guiding customers through complex digital transformations, and enhancing software capabilities within a collaborative environ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $193K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data-driven transformation in life sciences. Collaborate with leadership to shape and execute enterprise data architecture initiatives, ensuring scalable, trust...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$224K - $356K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive OEM technical engagements, ensuring successful product integration and deployment. Oversee NPI activities and build strong relationships with partners while managi...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $122K *

Join a team that's redefining DevOps by building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating workflows, and enhancing service delivery in AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliabl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead and manage the Cloud & Data Center team, ensuring successful project execution and operational excellence while mentoring engineers and driving technical standards across cloud and virtualization...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $230K *

Elevate your career by designing and governing AI-native systems, translating complex requirements into scalable solutions, and mentoring engineers within a dynamic team focused on impactful customer...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.

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