Explore Cloud Solutions Architect Jobs

Cloud Solutions Architects design the technology foundations that help organizations modernize, scale, and innovate. They translate business needs into secure, reliable cloud architectures, guide implementation, and help teams make effective use of cloud platforms. Browse vetted Cloud Solutions Architect opportunities on Ladders, including roles that pay $100,000 or more.

What Does a Cloud Solutions Architect Do?

These professionals assess technical requirements and create cloud designs that balance performance, security, resilience, and cost. Their work may include selecting services and deployment models, planning migrations, setting architecture standards, and collaborating with engineering, security, operations, and business stakeholders. Depending on the role, they may focus on public, private, or hybrid cloud environments.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, along with knowledge of networking, identity and access management, infrastructure as code, containers, and distributed systems. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills are also important, since architects must explain trade-offs and align technical plans with business goals. Cloud certifications can be useful, though requirements vary by employer.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Cloud Solutions Architects work across industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and consulting. Job titles and responsibilities may vary, with opportunities ranging from hands-on architecture roles to enterprise and customer-facing positions. Compensation depends on experience, location, industry, and scope; Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

Find Your Next Cloud Architecture Role

Use Ladders to explore Cloud Solutions Architect openings that match your experience and career goals. Review each listing for platform requirements, organizational scope, work arrangements, and compensation details, then apply to roles that fit your strengths in cloud design and delivery.

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$120K - $150K *

Innovate as you guide Fortune 500 clients in leveraging AI solutions. Collaborate with sales teams, deliver dynamic presentations, and serve as trusted technical advisor to modernize legacy systems an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with enterprise clients to translate complex challenges into actionable AI solutions. Collaborate with Sales and Delivery teams to drive scalable programs, influence revenue, and ensure success...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying innovative cloud solutions, enhancing user experiences while modernizing the DoD environment through strategic cloud migrations and security best practices...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $160K *

Partner with us to drive innovation and shape strategies that enhance client experiences through advanced technology solutions and data-driven insights, while collaborating with stakeholders to delive...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Architect innovative solutions as a Senior Solutions Engineer, driving technical excellence in public sector engagements. Collaborate with clients to demonstrate product value, lead RFP responses, and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Shape the future of customer solutions by leading implementations and driving adoption of innovative technologies. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored architectural designs that meet strategic...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $293K *

Transform customer ecosystems through strategic technical leadership, fostering relationships and driving adoption of innovative solutions across the organization while enhancing business value and mi...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you drive Oracle EPM Cloud Planning solutions, supporting clients in their transformations. Leverage your expertise to configure, implement, and coach while enhancing project...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering Oracle EPM Cloud Planning solutions, collaborating with clients to enhance their planning and budgeting processes through hands-on implementation, expert configuration, a...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $119K *

Lead the charge in transforming public sector operations by deploying IoT solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure customer success and drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability across g...

Georgia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the architectural vision for scalable Identity Resolution platforms, driving innovation in enterprise applications and data processing. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure robust, high-p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing Azure infrastructure, ensuring seamless hybrid connectivity and robust disaster recovery. Collaborate across teams to enhance operations, automate processes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering AI applications on Snowflake, optimizing data governance and architecture. Collaborate with clients and engineers to transform concepts into scalable, secur...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative Digital Experience solutions, collaborating with customers and internal teams to drive growth. Provide expert guidance in unified communications and build stra...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Engage with us to design and automate public cloud environments, leveraging AI workflows. Collaborate in a fast-paced setting to enhance cloud operations and contribute to best practices while providi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Oracle Cloud solutions. As a Delivery Architect, you'll lead complex projects, guide clients through implementations, and drive innovative strategies to optimi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Empower teams by leading the technical vision and delivery standards for ServiceNow. Drive high-quality implementations across engagements while mentoring talent and collaborating with management to e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $193K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by defining end-to-end architecture, integrating advanced capabilities, and driving innovation across cross-functional teams while ensuring scalability, security, and...

Hartford, CTRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $230K *

Champion innovative solutions by partnering with Sales to address complex security challenges. Serve as a trusted advisor, leading technical discovery and delivering impactful demonstrations that conn...

Sacramento, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Architect, where you'll shape enterprise data architecture, drive data lifecycle strategies, and ensure governance while collaborating with engineering teams to en...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Transform security architecture by defining standards, leading reviews, and managing risks. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure, efficient integration of applications and AI, while maintaining cle...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Transform the enterprise AI landscape by architecting innovative cloud solutions, enabling optimized workflows across government services, and driving team excellence in AI development and integration...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable data platforms. Drive innovation in cloud data architecture and pipeline automation, collaborating across teams to deliver impactf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $202K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable, secure solutions for a federal agency's data ecosystem, collaborating with cross-functional teams to modernize and optimize enterprise data and analytics capa...

Alabama, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $275K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative solutions that align technology with business strategy. Own end-to-end solution architecture while mentoring teams and collaborating with stakeholders for imp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cloud Solutions Architect do?question toggle

    A Cloud Solutions Architect designs cloud environments that meet an organization’s technical and business needs. Responsibilities often include choosing cloud services, planning migrations, setting security and reliability standards, and advising teams on implementation.

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

    Common skills include experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; cloud networking; security and identity management; infrastructure as code; containers; and system design. Communication and the ability to explain architectural trade-offs are also valuable.

  • Do Cloud Solutions Architects need certifications?question toggle

    Certification requirements vary by employer. Credentials from AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud may help demonstrate platform knowledge, while hands-on experience and relevant architecture expertise are often important qualifications.

  • How much do Cloud Solutions Architect jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, platform expertise, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where can Cloud Solutions Architects find jobs?question toggle

    Cloud Solutions Architects can find opportunities across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and other industries. Ladders lists vetted professional openings, including roles focused on cloud architecture and solutions design.