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.
$88K - $132K *
Join a team that's enhancing our Kubernetes infrastructure across on-prem and AWS environments. This hands-on role offers significant ownership in ensuring platform reliability and scalability while c...
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Senior L3 Windows AWS Infrastructure Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Elevate enterprise infrastructure by leading the optimization and modernization of Windows Server and AWS environments. Drive automation and operational excellence while ensuring reliability, security...
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Platform Engineer/Architect, Journeyman
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing platform engineering support for classified environments. Collaborate on complex issues, implement new technologies, and ensure robust infrastructure monitori...
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$130K - $155K *
Transform cloud infrastructure by designing and maintaining scalable solutions on GCP. Drive CI/CD optimization, automate provisioning, and ensure security best practices while managing containerized...
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Cloud Operations Support Specialist (Tier 2)
$60K - $110K *
Elevate your career by joining our team as a key support specialist, managing AWS cloud operations, resolving technical issues, and ensuring system reliability for mission-critical environments...
1 week ago
Data Engineer (Multiple Openings) - Onsite, Washington, DC
$80K - $109K *
Drive the development and maintenance of data pipelines, ensuring reliable data integration and quality for federal clients. Collaborate on ETL processes and create curated datasets to support analyti...
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Cloud Network Engineer TS/SCI w/Poly
$176K - $282K *
Join a dynamic team to drive innovative Cloud Network Operations, leveraging your expertise in network engineering and systems design. Collaborate with clients to develop and implement robust network...
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$124K - $149K *
Empower your career by overseeing the strategic management of IT resources, developing comprehensive architecture frameworks, and implementing effective policies to enhance the Commonwealth's technolo...
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Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Agentic Applications
$233K - $321K *
Empower your career by leading the development of innovative agentic applications. Drive technical architecture and ensure reliability in revenue-critical workflows while collaborating with cross-func...
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$165K - $180K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert operational support across Microsoft Azure and VMware platforms. Leverage your technical skills to troubleshoot complex incidents and ensure the stabil...
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$108K - $130K *
Unlock innovative cloud solutions by collaborating with a dynamic team to build and deploy cutting-edge applications for defense clients, ensuring robust data processing and operational excellence...
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Principal AI Platform Engineer - Onsite
$120K - $180K *
Advance enterprise-scale AI and cloud platform solutions through hands-on engineering and technical leadership, collaborating across teams to deliver secure, scalable, and production-ready services in...
2 weeks ago
$99K - $148K *
Deliver scalable enterprise storage solutions while automating processes to enhance reliability and performance for critical engineering workloads. Shape infrastructure that meets global standards, en...
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$95K - $120K *
Empower your career by joining our engineering team to develop and analyze complex system architectures for next-gen aviation and defense platforms, ensuring alignment with modular design objectives a...
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Cloud Infrastructure Systems Administrator- LINUX Admin
$105K - $231K *
Partner with us to manage and optimize cloud infrastructure while providing expert Linux support. Leverage your skills in server administration and network troubleshooting to enhance our dynamic IT te...
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AWS Cloud Elastic Observability Engineer
$140K - $165K *
Pioneer the deployment and automation of Elastic Observability in AWS cloud environments, enhancing operational efficiency and monitoring across distributed systems while collaborating with cross-func...
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$110K - $160K *
Lead the charge in developing enterprise-grade data platforms and pipelines using Databricks. Collaborate with clients to enhance data solutions, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability whi...
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$125K - $160K *
Drive the development of enterprise-grade data platforms and pipelines using Databricks. Collaborate with clients to enhance data solutions, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability while su...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to engineer cloud-native solutions, enhancing developer productivity and modernizing applications through automation, Kubernetes, and AI technologies in a fast-paced environment...
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Cloud Software Engineer 2-KR-7460
$78K - $250K *
Join a team that's pioneering innovative web applications to streamline data management for intelligence communities. Leverage your Java expertise in a collaborative Agile environment to enhance criti...
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$126K - $210K *
Join us to design and implement secure AWS solutions, guiding customers through their cloud journey. Leverage your expertise to optimize performance, ensure compliance, and provide strategic advice on...
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Member of Technical Staff - Post-training (Data Infrastructure)
$110K - $130K *
Innovate the future of data infrastructure by building robust pipelines for post-training data in large language models. Collaborate with researchers to ensure data quality and efficiency, driving adv...
4 weeks ago
$150K - $200K *
Champion innovative software architectures that drive business success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, scalable solutions while guiding engineering practices and ensuring al...
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Principal Software Development Engineer - Data Cloud
$222K - $334K *
Accelerate innovation by leading a dynamic team to architect and enhance a cutting-edge Data Cloud platform, focusing on distributed data processing and high-performance algorithms to deliver exceptio...
2 weeks ago
Enterprise - Cloud Software Engineer - Java, Cloud, MapReduce
$175K - $225K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of Cloud Software Engineering, developing and enhancing complex Big-Data systems. Collaborate with teams to optimize back-end processing and ensure high-quality so...
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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.