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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Sr. Manager, Solution Consulting (OT / Cyber-Physical Systems) (Armis/Veza)
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Architect scalable HR technology solutions by translating business needs into effective strategies. Collaborate with HR and IT to enhance processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring alignment wi...
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Senior Data Integration Engineer
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Lead the design and optimization of scalable ETL/ELT pipelines while enhancing data integration and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions and automate workf...
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Sr. Manager, Cloud Capacity Management
$174K - $235K *
Unlock potential by building and maintaining capacity forecasts to guide investment decisions. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and optimize resource allocation while mentoring peers...
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Senior Security Solution Architect: Presales - Southern California (Remote)
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Accelerate cybersecurity innovation by designing robust solutions, leading client engagements, and fostering strategic collaborations. Leverage your extensive experience to tackle complex security cha...
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$206K - $283K *
Unlock potential by providing expert guidance in network security transformation, collaborating with sales teams to architect solutions that enhance customer security postures and drive successful out...
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Transform customer security with your expertise in network security and zero trust. Collaborate across teams to define robust solutions and lead critical technical discussions that enhance cybersecuri...
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Join a team that's innovating robust applications by leveraging your expertise in React and Python/Django. You'll drive technical initiatives, enhance user experiences, and lead high-impact projects t...
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Lead AI and Data Solution Engineer
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Drive innovation in data engineering and AI solutions, leading the design and deployment of scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business value through advanced technol...
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Security & Threat Operations Manager
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What does a Cloud Application Architect do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Browse Cloud Application Architect listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.