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.
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.
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 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.
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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$200K - $250K *
Lead the charge in optimizing software delivery systems, enhancing developer productivity, and ensuring secure, reliable releases across multiple cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to shape in...
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$83K - $203K *
Transform enterprise architecture by designing and implementing robust systems that align with mission requirements, ensuring stability and scalability while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance...
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Forward Deployed - AI Solutions Architect (GenAI & Agentic AI)
$160K - $190K *
Champion the design and delivery of enterprise-grade AI solutions, collaborating with clients and teams to translate complex requirements into scalable architectures and applications, ensuring perform...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $140K *
Engineer robust data pipelines and models to enhance analytics solutions, collaborating with teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable data-driven insights while leveraging AI technologies for innova...
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Cloud Engineer -TS/SCI (or eligible)
$110K - $130K *
Transform cloud infrastructures by designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with engineers to automate deployments and support crucial services in a dynamic, fast...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Cloud & Infrastructure - AIOps Engineer (AI Infrastructure Engineer)
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of high-performance computing by ensuring system reliability across large-scale Linux, SLURM, and GPU infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enhance operational e...
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Cloud & Infrastructure - AIOps Engineer (AI Infrastructure Engineer)
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to ensure optimal performance of large-scale Linux and GPU systems. Leverage your troubleshooting skills to enhance system health during deployment and validation, driving operatio...
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Solution Architect - Common Data Model/Layer
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by designing and implementing enterprise-wide Data Architecture solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective technical...
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Solution Architect - Common Data Model/Layer
$120K - $145K *
Transform enterprise data architecture by designing and implementing innovative solutions that bridge stakeholder needs with technology capabilities, ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective syst...
6 days ago
$122K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer IV, driving automation and optimizing infrastructure solutions to enhance software development and deployment processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensur...
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Kubernetes Platform Integration Engineer - PaaS
$212K - $234K *
Elevate your career by ensuring the stability of a secure Kubernetes platform, supporting mission-critical applications through effective administration and automation in a dynamic environment...
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Kubernetes Platform Integration Engineer - PaaS
$212K - $234K *
Administer and optimize a secure Kubernetes platform for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability and performance while automating processes and supporting sof...
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Oracle Cloud Senior SCM Solution Architect
$103K - $242K *
Lead the charge in transforming supply chain operations with Oracle Cloud solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals while delive...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Play a key role in designing and maintaining scalable data platforms, collaborating with analysts and engineers to deliver secure, efficient data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Snow...
3 weeks ago
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Kubernetes Platform
$130K - $150K *
Join a high-impact federal modernization initiative as you enhance the reliability and performance of a Kubernetes platform, collaborating with DevSecOps teams to ensure operational excellence and app...
1 month ago
Oracle Cloud Senior SCM Solution Architect
$103K - $242K *
Champion transformative Oracle Cloud SCM solutions by leading design and delivery for global clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology with business goals, ensuring operational excell...
3 weeks ago
Oracle Cloud Senior SCM Solution Architect
$103K - $242K *
Elevate your career by leading transformative Oracle Cloud SCM solutions. Collaborate with global teams to design and implement strategies that enhance supply chain operations, ensuring measurable bus...
3 weeks ago
Oracle Cloud Senior SCM Solution Architect
$103K - $242K *
Transform supply chain operations by leading Oracle Cloud SCM solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement strategies that drive efficiency and value, while guiding teams through c...
3 weeks ago
Oracle Cloud Senior SCM Solution Architect
$103K - $242K *
Lead transformative Oracle Cloud SCM solutions, guiding clients through complex supply chain challenges while ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering measurable value across global...
3 weeks ago
Oracle Cloud Senior SCM Solution Architect
$103K - $242K *
Transform supply chain operations by leading Oracle Cloud SCM solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals while delivering measura...
3 weeks ago
Oracle Cloud Senior SCM Solution Architect
$103K - $242K *
Lead transformative Oracle Cloud SCM solutions, guiding clients through complex supply chain challenges while ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering measurable value across global...
3 weeks ago
Oracle Cloud Senior SCM Solution Architect
$103K - $242K *
Transform supply chain operations by leading Oracle Cloud SCM solutions, guiding clients through complex challenges, and ensuring alignment between technology and business objectives for measurable va...
3 weeks ago
$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...
Reposted 6 days ago
$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 6 days ago
$140K - $190K *
Help us design and implement a centralized self-service portal using Atlassian tools. This role involves analyzing existing systems, developing workflows, and ensuring compliance while enhancing user...
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What does a Cloud Architect do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.