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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$146K - $183K *

Unlock potential by shaping enterprise-scale generative AI architectures, driving innovation through scalable, secure solutions that align technology with strategic business goals while mentoring team...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $222K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, collaborating with engineers and security experts to design, implement, and optimize backend services and data pipelines that enhance t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$155K - $222K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing AI-driven security solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance cybersecurity operations through innovative backend services and data process...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Drive the architectural vision for AI solutions in retail, enhancing operational decision-making and business visibility. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable systems and prototype innovat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable solutions for complex media environments. Collaborate across teams to transform customer needs into robust architectures, ensuring seamless delivery and operation...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $180K *

Lead the design and automation of cloud infrastructure, driving process improvements and collaborative efforts across teams to deliver mission-critical applications in a fast-paced startup environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud solutions for U.S. Intelligence. Lead and develop a skilled engineering team, ensuring delivery of secure, resilient systems while fostering strong custo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead and develop a team of cloud architects to deliver secure, resilient OCI solutions for U.S. Intelligence Community customers. Drive technical execution, foster collaboration, and ensure operationa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative networking solutions by leading design and implementation efforts. Collaborate with clients and teams to create scalable, secure architectures, ensuring successful project delivery...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise architecture initiatives in banking, collaborating with clients to design innovative technology solutions, and driving business growth through strategic proposal...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise data security initiatives. Drive the design of scalable protection frameworks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security across diverse...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing Azure cloud environments, ensuring security, reliability, and operational excellence. Collaborate on Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, driving governance and automation whi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Advance your career by leveraging your DBA expertise in SQL Server, Postgres, and Oracle while optimizing cloud-native data platforms in GCP and AWS. Play a key role in ensuring the reliability and pe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$123K - $228K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative technology solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and governance frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI adopti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing secure Azure cloud solutions for federal IT environments. Collaborate with teams to optimize infrastructure, enhance compliance, and drive operational eff...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Champion secure cloud solutions by designing and managing Azure infrastructure. Leverage DevOps practices to enhance performance and compliance in federal IT environments, while collaborating with cro...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $220K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise data architecture initiatives that drive analytics, AI, and data products. Collaborate across teams to ensure a secure, scalable, and modern data ecosystem...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation in cloud solutions by leading AWS GovCloud architecture and security compliance for mission-critical DoD workloads. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and g...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud operations by leading a unified infrastructure organization. Drive platform reliability, cost efficiency, and operational excellence while collaborating with cross...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of enterprise data and AI architecture, shaping innovative solutions that enhance data governance, analytics, and AI capabilities across the organization while col...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

Champion cloud security excellence by engineering robust solutions across AWS and GCP. Drive vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and compliance for federal clients while mentoring junior engi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Empower cross-functional teams by leading architecture workshops and designing integrated solutions across Salesforce platforms, ensuring seamless customer journeys and robust data strategies for impa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Innovate customer journeys by leading architecture and solution design workshops, translating business needs into actionable strategies across Salesforce platforms, ensuring seamless integration and o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining customer journeys by leading architecture and solution design workshops, integrating Salesforce and Marketing Cloud technologies to enhance client engagement and operatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Transform customer journeys by leading architecture workshops and defining integrated solutions across Salesforce platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish data strategies and ensure opera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.