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.
Principal Solution Architect (Azure)
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Architect robust, scalable solutions in Azure, leading design and implementation of new features while enhancing existing capabilities. Collaborate with engineers to ensure high performance and cost-e...
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Principal Solution Architect (Azure)
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Transform the future by architecting scalable solutions in Azure, leading hands-on development, and guiding teams through complex challenges while ensuring robust, efficient, and secure software deliv...
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Transform your career as a Cloud Security Administrator, ensuring the security of our cloud environment through collaboration, monitoring, and implementation of effective security controls, while enga...
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Optimize cloud security measures by collaborating across teams to deploy, monitor, and audit security controls while ensuring compliance with best practices in a dynamic, remote environment...
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Champion cloud security by ensuring secure configurations, conducting audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance the firm’s cloud security posture in a dynamic and r...
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Help us secure our cloud operations by collaborating across teams to implement and manage effective security measures, conduct audits, and respond to incidents, all while ensuring compliance with best...
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Transform cloud security by collaborating with teams to ensure robust security protocols, managing incident responses, and conducting audits. Be an integral part of a dynamic Security team dedicated t...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud security! Collaborate with IT and security experts to implement robust security controls, assess vulnerabilities, and safeguard cloud infrastructures wh...
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Join a team that's committed to securing our cloud infrastructure and enhancing safety protocols. Collaborate daily with security teams and DevOps to ensure robust protection and compliance while part...
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Oversee cloud security operations and collaborate across teams to establish and maintain security controls for cloud solutions and resources, ensuring effectiveness and compliance with best practices...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud security by managing deployments, monitoring vulnerabilities, and collaborating across departments to ensure safety and compliance in a dynamic and evol...
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Accelerate progress at safeguarding our cloud environment by ensuring effective security controls, collaborating with IT teams, and participating in audits. You will play a pivotal role in mitigating...
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Unlock potential by ensuring secure cloud solutions and collaborating with teams to maintain compliance. Engage in audits, incident response, and promote a secure cloud environment while managing acce...
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Join our Information Technology team to ensure cloud security as you collaborate with various departments, manage security controls, and respond to incidents in a dynamic, remote work environment...
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Support the Information Security team by ensuring robust cloud security measures are maintained, collaborating with various IT and DevOps teams, and managing audits while staying proactive in incident...
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Pioneer in cloud security management, ensuring compliance and protection across environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to fortify security measures. Drive response initiatives an...
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Lead initiatives to secure cloud infrastructure, collaborate with teams, conduct audits, and respond to incidents, ensuring robust security practices and optimal cloud performance for organizational s...
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Join a team that's committed to securing cloud operations, collaborating across departments to implement strong security measures, conduct audits, and enhance the cloud security posture to protect fir...
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Shape the future of cloud security by collaborating with diverse teams to ensure robust security measures are upheld, monitoring cloud systems, and responding to incidents in a dynamic remote environm...
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Join us to enhance cloud security operations, ensuring effective security controls, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and actively participating in audits and incident responses to protect cl...
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Transform your career by optimizing cloud solutions for the U.S. Coast Guard. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance performance, security, and cost-efficiency in Intelligence Community cloud en...
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Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions, focusing on AWS and Azure. Drive cloud migration initiatives while ensuring security and performance across multi-cloud environm...
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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.