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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$184K - $230K *
Shape the future of product security by leading architecture reviews and risk mitigation strategies. Collaborate with engineering and compliance teams to embed security throughout the development life...
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Public Sector Senior Architect
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Account Director Senior - NeoCloud Enterprise
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Lead the charge in driving growth for major enterprise accounts by aligning customer priorities with Lumen's diverse portfolio, ensuring strategic execution from acquisition to expansion while advisin...
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Salesforce Solutions Architect (Financial Services Cloud) - USA (Remote)
$120K - $145K *
Shape innovative Salesforce solutions for financial services by leading design, architecture, and delivery of complex projects. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure successful implementations...
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Senior Counsel, Data Center & Infrastructure
$160K - $190K *
Transform your career by managing data center acquisitions and infrastructure transactions. Drive negotiations, provide legal guidance, and support operational transitions, while deepening expertise i...
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Architect robust Azure cloud solutions while ensuring system performance, security, and scalability. This hands-on role requires deep technical expertise, collaboration with cross-functional teams, an...
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Senior Domain Architect (Data Management)
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Empower organizations by designing scalable data management solutions, collaborating with customers and partners to drive adoption and success. Act as a key technical advisor, bridging teams to ensure...
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Technical Architect - ML - GenAI
$150K - $180K *
Architect scalable Generative AI solutions using AWS tools, focusing on LLMs, RAG, and agent-based workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure performance and cost efficiency while guiding implementat...
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$140K - $160K *
Unlock potential by driving the evolution of AWS environments and CI/CD pipelines, enhancing observability and security, while collaborating with engineers to optimize platform reliability and perform...
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$86K - $138K *
Transform cloud financial operations in a mission-critical role, managing AWS costs and optimizing resources for a large-scale federal modernization initiative. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhan...
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$119K - $179K *
Support the integration and harmonization of clinical data by designing FHIR-compliant models and pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and usability for patient care and research initiatives across the o...
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Idira Partner Architect | Remote, USA
$120K - $145K *
Transform pre-sales excellence by serving as a strategic technical advisor, driving solution integration and client engagement through expert presentations, enablement programs, and collaboration acro...
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Salesforce Architect | Public Health | Public Sector
$145K - $150K *
Grow your career with a collaborative team focused on public health solutions. As a Senior Salesforce Developer, you'll leverage your expertise to enhance health department systems nationwide within a...
6 days ago
Cloud Infrastructure Architect - Remote
$120K - $160K *
Drive the design and management of cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure, scalable systems that align IT operations with business goals. Lead initiatives in automation and DevSecOps to enhance operati...
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$130K - $140K *
Support a dynamic team in developing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring seamless data processing and delivery to empower federal projects. Drive automation and promote agile methodologies for inn...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Engage as a Legal Solutions Architect, bridging legal expertise and product strategy. Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to enhance legal workflows, drive product development, and empower legal...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $124K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, enhancing software delivery and operational stability for enterprise applications while collaborating with cross-functiona...
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$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's redefining construction technology by architecting scalable, reliable systems that integrate cutting-edge AI and computer vision. Collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation...
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$130K - $160K *
Drive innovative cloud network solutions by overseeing architecture, security, and micro-segmentation across hybrid environments. Collaborate globally to enhance security posture and ensure seamless n...
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Sr. Manager, Solutions Architect - SMB
$135K - $160K *
Transform customer engagement by leading a team of Solutions Architects, driving technical strategy and operational excellence across the India region while ensuring alignment with cross-functional pa...
6 days ago
Senior Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Technical Architect
$120K - $145K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Technical Architect, driving strategic security solutions and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to enhance business development in...
3 weeks ago
Enterprise Solution Architect- Boston, New Jersey, New York or North Carolina preferred
$151K - $205K *
Discover innovative solutions as you design comprehensive technology architectures that align with client goals. Collaborate with teams to address needs, develop strategies, and ensure successful impl...
1 week ago
$103K - $160K *
Drive product development by leading a senior engineering pod to deliver high-quality software for city permitting and community operations, leveraging AI tools and coding agents to enhance efficiency...
2 weeks ago
Director Architecture - Remote
$134K - $230K *
Lead strategic initiatives in enterprise voice and collaboration technologies, ensuring secure, scalable communication services. Drive modernization, manage vendor relationships, and oversee a multi-m...
2 weeks ago
Senior Solutions Architect - SLED (West)
$135K - $160K *
Unlock potential by guiding organizations through digital transformation with your expertise in AI-powered DevSecOps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful platform adoption and...
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What does a Cloud Solutions Architect do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.