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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$121K - $248K *

Lead the technical lifecycle of customer evaluations, ensuring seamless deployment and technical wins. Collaborate across teams to build enablement infrastructure and streamline processes, enhancing g...

Dallas, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $210K *

Engage with customers to design tailored solutions utilizing Zoo's APIs, driving adoption and ensuring successful integration, while supporting sales with technical expertise and customer demonstratio...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading AI advisory strategy and governance, driving customer adoption through tailored solutions, and collaborating with technical teams to deliver impactful outcomes in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $240K *

Champion AI strategy and governance by leading advisory consulting services, guiding clients from interest to practical adoption. Collaborate with technical teams to deliver integrated solutions and e...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Innovate as you guide Fortune 500 clients in leveraging AI solutions. Collaborate with sales teams, deliver dynamic presentations, and serve as trusted technical advisor to modernize legacy systems an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by owning AWS cloud operations, enhancing reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery and operation...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure for AI agents, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that enhance customer workflows. Lead architectural decisions, establish standards, and drive innovation in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $189K *

Deliver innovative data and AI solutions by architecting scalable systems, engaging with clients, and transforming complex challenges into actionable insights. Join us to drive impactful results in en...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build robust data platform capabilities to enhance enterprise data usability across applications, analytics, and AI. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and performance in data processing and...

San Jose, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $200K *

Lead technical solutions architecture for HPE storage platforms, guiding partners and sales teams in developing resilient infrastructure solutions. Drive engagement, enablement, and strategic initiati...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $200K *

Champion innovative networking solutions by providing technical leadership and architectural expertise to channel partners, driving sales engagement and opportunity closure across enterprise environme...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by architecting macOS lifecycle management strategies for enterprise environments. Lead multi-tenant initiatives to enhance device management, security, and compliance while collabora...

Alpharetta, GARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the engineering of cutting-edge SIEM and SOAR platforms while advising clients on enhancing their security posture. Your expertise will shape customer onboarding and service design, ensuring effe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud security solutions, enhancing information security and compliance while mitigating cyber threats across the organization. Drive innovation and improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge AI architectures, integrating generative models, and driving product enhancements. Collaborate with teams to leverage data-driven insights and optimize machi...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of enterprise architecture by leading strategic initiatives, translating business goals into scalable solutions, and guiding cross-functional teams in integrating complex healthcare a...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $247K *

Join a team that's driving customer success by leading technical strategies and fostering relationships. Collaborate with sales and engineering to maximize the value of the Databricks platform for com...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Elevate national security through innovative cloud automation in a dynamic role. Architect and automate the infrastructure for AI and data analytics platforms to enhance oversight and efficiency withi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining network architecture by integrating complex systems, ensuring seamless coexistence, and driving innovative solutions across global operations and joint ventures...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the pre-sales team, driving revenue growth through technical expertise in SaaS solutions. Oversee customer engagements, solution architecture, and cross-functional collaboration while developing...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $264K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-assisted software engineering, leading innovative solutions and transforming development practices to enhance mission-critical capabilities and drive organiz...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading AI architecture solutions that empower clients through innovative design, hands-on implementation, and strategic guidance, ensuring successful adoption of cutting-edge tech...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $189K *

Transform cloud environments by architecting and supporting multi-cloud solutions. Leverage your expertise in AWS and identity management to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive solutions for employer benefit ecosystems by leading pre-sales efforts, analyzing client needs, and designing tailored implementations for optimal savings and member engagement, collaborating cl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $248K *

Transform your career by leading technical solutions globally, guiding customers through complex evaluations, and empowering teams with essential training and tools to scale operations effectively...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Reposted 6 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.