Explore Cloud Architect Jobs

Cloud Architects design and guide the technology foundations that help organizations build, migrate, and operate systems in the cloud. They translate business needs into secure, scalable architectures and work across engineering, security, operations, and leadership teams. Explore vetted Cloud Architect opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Cloud Architects Do

Responsibilities vary by company and level, but often include designing cloud environments, evaluating platforms and services, setting architecture standards, planning migrations, and improving reliability and cost efficiency. Cloud Architects may specialize in public, private, or hybrid cloud, and commonly work with platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with cloud infrastructure, networking, identity and access management, security, automation, and infrastructure as code. Familiarity with containers, distributed systems, governance, and cloud cost management can also be valuable. Communication and stakeholder collaboration are essential for turning complex technical requirements into practical architectural decisions.

Cloud Architect Career Opportunities

Cloud Architect titles can include Solutions Architect, Enterprise Cloud Architect, Cloud Infrastructure Architect, and Principal Cloud Architect. Scope and compensation depend on factors such as experience, industry, location, platform expertise, and the scale of systems supported. Senior roles may shape enterprise-wide cloud strategy and mentor architecture or engineering teams.

Find Cloud Architect Jobs on Ladders

Browse Cloud Architect openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, compensation details, and work arrangements, then find opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

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$120K - $145K *

Engineer robust Azure infrastructure solutions, ensuring secure, scalable environments for data and AI initiatives. Collaborate with client teams to deliver architecture, governance, and operational e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Design and manage secure, high-performance cloud networking solutions, collaborating with teams to support advanced missile defense simulations and ensuring optimal connectivity across diverse environ...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud and on-premises infrastructure. This role blends operational support with advanced troubleshooting, focusing on Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$108K - $130K *

Reimagine infrastructure excellence by driving cloud and on-premises solutions. Blend hands-on support with advanced troubleshooting to enhance operational stability and efficiency across diverse envi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$118K - $197K *

Join us to design and manage advanced multi-cloud network architectures, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence for financial services clients. Drive cloud transformation through inn...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust systems that support mission-critical applications and enhance reliability across complex software environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $185K *

Empower your career by managing cloud environments, ensuring operational stability, and providing technical support. Collaborate with a dynamic team to troubleshoot and optimize data-intensive analyti...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's engineering innovative cloud solutions, ensuring stability and performance while driving continuous improvement across scalable environments. Your expertise will shape the future of...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform cloud infrastructure and development for innovative digital scholarship initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to design, build, and maintain scalable solutions, while mentoring student...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Innovate and lead the design of a robust enterprise cloud PaaS using Kubernetes. Define architecture and operational standards for a secure, scalable platform that empowers application teams to deploy...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$183K - $255K *

Lead the charge in defining enterprise architecture strategies that drive modernization and transformation across technology domains, engaging stakeholders and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join us to enhance our cloud data environment by implementing AWS solutions, managing Snowflake databases, and optimizing data integration processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$108K - $130K *

Drive the implementation of secure CI/CD pipelines, enhancing cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure rapid, reliable releases while embedding s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $295K *

Lead the charge in developing hybrid enterprise capabilities by integrating cloud technologies and financial processes, while driving migration efforts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by modernizing and integrating enterprise software in cloud environments. This role emphasizes software development, application migration, and ensuring high-availability solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by developing and integrating cloud-native applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance software solutions, ensuring scalability and high availability in dynamic cloud environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leveraging expertise in Google Cloud solutions, driving large-scale infrastructure design and migrations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud deploy...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $256K *

Lead the technical strategy for complex global opportunities, collaborating with sales teams to develop tailored solutions. Drive technical discovery, architecture design, and customer engagement to e...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K *

Contribute to the modernization of critical systems by implementing and monitoring cloud security controls. Collaborate with senior engineers to configure tools, respond to alerts, and enforce policie...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K *

Transform your career by implementing and monitoring cloud security controls. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance system integrity and enforce security policies across various cloud environme...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $234K *

Unlock potential by leading customer engagements as a Cloud Native Architect, driving Kubernetes adoption and automating data management workflows. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutio...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $234K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as a Cloud Native Architect, where you'll leverage your Kubernetes expertise to drive customer success and innovation in managing stateful applications ac...

Washington, DCRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that shapes the future of cloud storage solutions. You will engineer, manage, and optimize secure hybrid cloud environments to enhance mission-critical capabilities while ensuring complian...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage and optimize cloud and on-premises storage environments, ensuring security, performance, and compliance. Support modern enterprise solutions while enhancing mission-critical capabilities in a h...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us to enhance mission-critical cloud and on-premises storage solutions. This role demands technical expertise and adaptability, ensuring high performance and security across hybrid infrastructure...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cloud Architect do?question toggle

    A Cloud Architect designs and oversees cloud technology solutions, including infrastructure, platforms, security, integrations, and migration plans. The role helps ensure systems meet business needs for scalability, reliability, security, and cost.

  • What skills are commonly required for Cloud Architect jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include cloud platform expertise, networking, security, identity management, infrastructure as code, automation, and distributed systems. Employers also value architecture planning, communication, and collaboration across teams.

  • Which cloud platforms do Cloud Architects work with?question toggle

    Many roles focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Some organizations use multiple providers or combine public cloud with private infrastructure in a hybrid environment.

  • How can I find Cloud Architect jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Cloud Architect listings on Ladders, where professional opportunities are vetted and pay $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its compensation range, qualifications, location, and work arrangement.

  • What titles are similar to Cloud Architect?question toggle

    Related titles include Cloud Solutions Architect, Enterprise Cloud Architect, Cloud Infrastructure Architect, Cloud Security Architect, and Principal Cloud Architect. Responsibilities can differ depending on the organization and specialization.