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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$113K - $237K *

Join us to architect and govern innovative data solutions for the Army National Guard, leveraging Palantir Foundry to enhance operational decision-making and drive scalable AI capabilities in a collab...

1 week 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

$96K - $105K *

Innovate secure Microsoft Azure cloud solutions for mission-critical DoD initiatives. As a senior engineer, you'll design, implement, and sustain hybrid cloud architectures while ensuring compliance w...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate the architectural landscape by shaping engagements and governing architecture across pods, ensuring technical excellence and profitability while mentoring teams and influencing AI solutions in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as an AWS Application Architect, leading migration strategies and managing large-scale deployments. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance application performance and security...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us in enhancing cloud infrastructure for critical defense operations. Leverage your expertise in cloud services, security, and automation to support mission success and ensure robust, secure envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation in enterprise data architecture by designing and modernizing large-scale data platforms. Leverage Azure and Databricks to create AI-ready architectures while ensuring robust data gove...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation in enterprise data architecture by designing and modernizing large-scale data platforms. Leverage Azure and Databricks to enhance data governance and create AI-ready architectures tha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $190K *

Architect scalable technology solutions within a dynamic enterprise platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business strategies into effective Salesforce integrations and data...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Help us accelerate progress at the intersection of LLMs and customer success. As a founding engineer, you'll drive adoption of our flagship product, optimizing inference systems while identifying grow...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform customer success by architecting and executing strategies for our flagship product, enhancing LLM workflows and governance while driving revenue growth and adoption across diverse teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the growth strategy for a cutting-edge LLM product, optimizing inference systems and enhancing customer success through hands-on demos and tailored governance policies. Drive adoption and revenue...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate as a founding customer-facing engineer, driving the adoption of advanced LLM workflows and governance strategies. Shape growth and revenue opportunities while optimizing inference systems in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at tax compliance by leading Vertex implementations, focusing on EMEA regulations. Collaborate with finance and ERP teams to design and deploy solutions that ensure accurate tax de...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $271K *

Transform client engagements by leading the commercial strategy for large to mid-sized GCC pursuits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling value propositions and ensure successfu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $170K *

Contribute to mission-critical data and AI initiatives by designing and implementing graph databases and enhanced data capabilities. Collaborate across teams to ensure data is discoverable, aligned, a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $170K *

Empower your career by designing and optimizing enterprise data capabilities within a dynamic DoD environment, enhancing data discoverability and usability for analysts and AI systems while leading in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering initiatives that drive high-performance code and CI/CD practices across teams, ensuring the delivery of complex features and innovative solutions in a cloud env...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$82K - $172K *

Champion AWS cloud architecture design and implementation, enabling innovative, scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure secure migrations and compliance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Partner with us to design, implement, and support innovative AWS cloud solutions. Collaborate effectively with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimal cloud architecture...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $116K *

Innovate with us to manage and optimize GCP infrastructure for a dynamic backend platform, ensuring seamless orchestration services for mobile and web applications while enhancing security and cost ef...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $116K *

Take ownership of the Google Cloud infrastructure, managing IAM, CI/CD, and security for a backend platform team. Drive cost optimization and collaborate on cross-functional changes to enhance orchest...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $276K *

Elevate your career by leading client engagements and developing innovative data solutions. As a key player, you'll manage risks, mentor teams, and drive business growth through analytics and technolo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Transform AI capabilities by leveraging advanced Generative AI and ML expertise, designing scalable architectures, integrating solutions into products, and ensuring security and compliance in a dynami...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

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.