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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Shape the future of cloud security by enhancing Microsoft Azure environments. Collaborate on security governance, vulnerability remediation, and proactive measures to ensure compliance and best practi...
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Join a team that's transforming IT solutions for enterprise clients. As a trusted advisor, you'll drive growth by aligning with client goals, delivering innovative solutions, and fostering key relatio...
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Transform cloud security by enhancing Microsoft Azure environments through proactive governance, vulnerability remediation, and continuous improvement of security measures, ensuring compliance with be...
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Cloud Software Engineer, Level 2
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Elevate your career by designing and developing complex Big Data Cloud applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance software quality and optimize performance in distributed computing environments...
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Enterprise Solutions Architect (Job ID: 4564)
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Join a team as a strategic Enterprise Solution Architect, driving innovative technical solutions for Defense and Federal Civilian proposals while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance c...
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Azure Principal Solution Architect
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Transform cloud strategy as an Azure GTM Principal Solution Architect, leading growth initiatives and client engagements while developing innovative offerings. Champion complex transformations and col...
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Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor teams, and drive innovation to empower data-driven decision-making across th...
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Drive the modernization of legacy applications to cloud-native platforms, ensuring robust, scalable software solutions. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and align technical strategie...
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Senior / Principal Solutions Architect
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Lead strategic assessments for a Public Sector client, evaluating their technical environment and cloud operating model. Shape actionable recommendations to guide executive decisions for a secure and...
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Transform cloud operations by supporting migration, deployment, and maintenance of secure, high-performing AWS and/or Azure environments. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize inf...
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Inspire innovation by developing scalable cloud software solutions that enhance mission-critical operations in a collaborative environment, translating complex requirements into secure tools on Google...
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Contribute to innovative cloud software solutions through design, development, and testing. Utilize advanced programming techniques and collaborate effectively to enhance cloud technologies and optimi...
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Cloud Software Engineer - SOCEUR
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Engineer scalable cloud-native software solutions for mission-critical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain secure tools on Google Cloud Platform, enh...
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Oracle Cloud Solution Architect
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Drive the design and integration of Oracle Cloud solutions for federal HCM modernization, transforming technical strategies into robust architectures while overseeing development teams to ensure succe...
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Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
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Transform systems reliability by engineering scalable, fault-tolerant infrastructures. Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to enhance performance, monitoring, and automate processes for opti...
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Transform enterprise Databricks environments with innovative designs, ensuring secure, efficient implementations while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions and enhance go...
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Join our dynamic Solution Architecture team to develop innovative demo solutions for Workday Financials. Enhance business operations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive impactful custo...
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Join a team that's redefining financial solutions! Work closely with product experts to develop compelling demos, support strategic opportunities, and influence product improvements while enhancing yo...
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Bring your expertise to a dynamic Solution Architecture team, driving innovative solutions for Workday's Financials products. Collaborate globally with cross-functional teams to shape product messagin...
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DevOps Engineer - Cloud Automation
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Drive the development and security of mission-critical applications on AWS, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to automate CI/CD pipelines and ensure robust infrastructure across various sec...
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Empower organizations by architecting advanced data modernization initiatives utilizing Azure services. Lead complex migrations, integrate platforms, and establish scalable data solutions while ensuri...
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Join a team that's enhancing cloud solutions within the Government Community Cloud. Leverage your Azure expertise to design architectures, ensure compliance, and support federal cybersecurity requirem...
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Associate Director, Global Cloud Platform
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Lead the charge in shaping global cloud platforms, driving innovation and operational excellence across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Manage a diverse team to enhance developer experience and ensure secure, sc...
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Agentforce / Data Cloud Architect
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Unlock potential by leading the architecture and optimization of Salesforce Agentforce and Data Cloud solutions, enhancing agent performance through hands-on development and troubleshooting in a dynam...
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Elevate developer experience by building and maintaining an internal platform, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and integrating security tools. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize workflows and e...
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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.