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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$150K - $214K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing enterprise Finance solutions, optimizing processes, and driving global transformation initiatives through innovative technology and collaboration with sta...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$81K *

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United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform enterprise solutions as a Salesforce Solution Architect, leading teams to deliver innovative, scalable projects. Drive presales, guide architecture, and leverage cutting-edge AI capabilities...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $210K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $325K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $107K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on transforming concepts into impactful ad assets. You'll leverage AI for creative production, run tests, and analyze performance metrics to optimize results, ensuring a con...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $187K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $266K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $192K *

The Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant, Record to Report is a seasoned professional responsible for leading the Financials workstream and ensuring operational efficiency in Workday Financi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing cloud environments in Azure and AWS. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance operational efficiency, ensure security compliance, and support business continuit...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $158K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading Oracle Cloud architecture within Global Finance. Drive integration and security standards, oversee hybrid support, and ensure compliance across multiple implementation phas...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $208K *

Unlock your potential as you shape the architecture for consumer-facing platforms, driving innovation in AI and DTC technology. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and governance, ensuring...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of AI by architecting core building blocks for agentic systems, ensuring robust infrastructure and shared primitives that enhance collaboration across teams and drive innovation i...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $215K *

Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Baltimore, MDRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $200K *

Transform client experiences by leading end-to-end NetSuite implementations. Leverage your expertise to guide teams, advocate for clients, and provide strategic solutions across all project phases. Dr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.

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