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.
Solution Architect, Exposure Management
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Lead the charge in delivering top-tier pre-sales technical solutions, driving customer engagements, and creating robust enablement tools to scale field operations across diverse regions and enterprise...
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Solution Architect, Exposure Management
$121K - $248K *
Lead technical evaluations and deployments, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to empower field operations and deliver actionable security insights, enh...
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$150K - $180K *
Transform cloud operations by leading a team to ensure performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency across multi-cloud environments, while driving incident management and fostering collaboration with...
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Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Architect, where you'll shape enterprise data architecture, drive data lifecycle strategies, and ensure governance while collaborating with engineering teams to en...
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$110K - $130K *
Join our dynamic Delivery team to design and develop robust data pipelines, leveraging cloud technologies and distributed systems while ensuring optimal performance and scalability for our clients' da...
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Cloud Readiness Architect - Consumer Goods Cloud
$150K - $227K *
Unlock potential by driving customer success through strategic product insights and collaboration. Leverage your expertise to enhance product adoption and quality, ensuring a seamless experience acros...
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Senior Program Manager - Cloud Operations
$120K - $145K *
Unlock operational excellence by driving cross-functional programs that enhance cloud operations. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ensure alignment with business...
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Join a team that's redefining cloud solutions by architecting innovative CaaS and cloud-native technologies. Collaborate with customers to tackle complex challenges and drive successful cloud transfor...
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Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid Cloud & Automation Solutions
$130K - $155K *
Optimize and implement secure, scalable infrastructure solutions across Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure. Collaborate with teams to drive automation and design zero-trust architectures, enhancing infra...
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Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid Cloud & Automation Solutions
$130K - $155K *
Optimize and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions across Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure. Drive automation and collaborate with teams to design zero-trust architectures, enhancing infra...
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Invent and evolve architectural strategies for cloud-native AI platforms at scale. Lead design, deployment, and infrastructure excellence, driving innovation while mentoring teams and shaping technica...
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Oracle Principal Pre-Sales & Delivery Architect
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Partner with us to drive innovative solutions as a Principal Architect, engaging in multi-faceted pre-sales and delivery efforts. Collaborate with teams and clients to enhance customer experiences and...
Today
$130K - $175K *
Join a team that's transforming cloud infrastructure with innovative DevSecOps strategies. As a key contributor, you'll secure and manage Kubernetes environments while ensuring seamless deployment pip...
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Epic ECSA Certified Cloud Architect
$115K - $218K *
Join a team that designs innovative cloud solutions for healthcare. Lead migrations of Epic systems to cloud platforms, ensuring security and performance while collaborating with IT and healthcare exp...
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Cloud Security Engineer (AWS & GCP)
$115K - $140K *
Partner with us to enhance cloud security across AWS and GCP environments. Engage in system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and incident response while collaborating with a team of experts to en...
3 weeks ago
Solutions Architect, Public Sector - East
$125K - $150K *
Unlock potential by providing technical expertise to government customers, guiding them in using GitLab's solutions for impactful business outcomes. Collaborate with sales and stakeholders to ensure e...
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Principal Consultant - Financial Services Cloud Architect
$135K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leading transformative Salesforce solutions in financial services. As a trusted advisor, you'll architect scalable solutions, align technology with business goals, and drive best p...
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Engage with enterprise clients to translate complex challenges into actionable AI solutions. Collaborate with Sales and Delivery teams to drive scalable programs, influence revenue, and ensure success...
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$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by designing and implementing a cloud-native architecture. Assess legacy infrastructure, create detailed design documents, and collaborate with engineering to modernize critical data...
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$175K - $215K *
Join a team that's redefining client partnerships by synchronizing technical and strategic solutions. As a pivotal Solutions Architect, you will elevate client engagements through innovative program d...
1 month ago
Solutions Engineer - Cloud & DevOps
$90K - $145K *
Unlock your potential by designing CI/CD pipelines and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance development efficiency while ensuring system compliance and security across AWS and Azure...
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$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by designing secure AI platforms that empower teams to automate workflows seamlessly. Lead security integration into development processes, ensuring robust protection while enabling r...
1 week ago
Solutions Architect, Enterprise IT
$120K - $150K *
Champion enterprise IT solutions by collaborating with customers to design tailored integrations of our edge AI platform, ensuring seamless compliance and security while driving technical discussions...
1 week ago
Oracle Cloud CX Architect - DCS & Service
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by leading the architecture and design of Oracle Cloud CX solutions. Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into scalable customer service portals while ensuring alignm...
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$103K - $160K *
Drive product development by leading a senior engineering pod to deliver high-quality software for city permitting and community operations, leveraging AI tools and coding agents to enhance efficiency...
2 weeks ago
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.