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.
Senior Solutions Architect (Remote)
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's redefining digital banking solutions. Lead the design and delivery of innovative architectures, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance customer experiences while ensuring compli...
3 weeks ago
DevOps & Cloud Systems - Fullstack Developer
$110K - $130K *
Join us to enhance our cloud-based platform as a Full Stack Developer, leveraging your DevOps and AWS expertise. Collaborate across the stack to build, automate, and scale applications while ensuring...
2 weeks ago
Salesforce Technical Architect
$135K - $160K *
Lead the design and implementation of complex Salesforce solutions in a multi-org federal environment. Drive modernization efforts and ensure compliance while providing technical leadership and mentor...
4 days ago
Senior Solutions Engineer - Major Accounts
$148K - $222K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Solutions Engineer, driving sales success by leveraging technical expertise to address customer needs and deliver innovative F5 solutions. Collaborate with teams to e...
2 weeks ago
Application Security Architect, Information Technology
$135K - $160K *
Lead the secure architecture direction for a cloud-native financial platform, ensuring robust security controls and hands-on implementation while guiding teams to enhance security posture and reduce r...
Today
$150K - $180K *
Transform architecture strategy in a leading healthcare organization, driving innovation and collaboration across IT infrastructure while ensuring alignment with business and regulatory standards...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior Manager, Partner Technology Architecture
$150K - $180K *
Champion partner growth by leading a high-performing team focused on pre-sales excellence, solution strategy, and AI adoption. Drive business development and co-innovation while ensuring technical dis...
5 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Transform the future of enterprise solutions by bridging stakeholder needs with actionable architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess capabilities, identify gaps, and recommend sc...
2 weeks ago
Principal AI Security Engineer
$172K - $240K *
Join a team that's redefining AI security! As a Principal AI Security Engineer, you'll lead assessments, design controls, and partner with teams to ensure safe AI adoption across the enterprise, drivi...
2 weeks ago
Oracle HCM Cloud Technical Architect(Product Owner III) - Digital and Technology Partners - Remote
$103K - $198K *
Oversee the architecture and optimization of Oracle HCM and Learning Cloud solutions, driving strategic initiatives and integrations to enhance workforce development and compliance across a large heal...
Reposted 2 days ago
$224K - $356K *
Lead cross-functional teams to drive OEM technical engagements, ensuring successful product integration and deployment. Oversee NPI activities and build strong relationships with partners while managi...
3 weeks ago
Sr IT Systems Solution Architect IV
$140K - $150K *
Execute innovative design and implementation of large-scale Zero Trust solutions. Lead systems engineering initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams to align with DoD requirements and enhance secu...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$170K - $210K *
Shape the future of data engineering by owning our core infrastructure and driving the technical direction of data platforms. Collaborate across teams to ensure best practices in data modeling, pipeli...
4 weeks ago
Lead Solution Architect - Marketing Communications
$106K - $260K *
Unlock potential by architecting scalable customer communication platforms. Drive modernization across enterprise architecture, integrating marketing technologies and data flows to enhance customer en...
Reposted 3 days ago
Technical Solutions Architect I -- Computer Vision Specialist
$110K - $138K *
Lead computer vision solutions by applying advanced expertise in AI, machine learning, and vision language models to solve real-world challenges, collaboratively designing and implementing successful...
3 weeks ago
Data Center New Build Deployment Enablement Manager (DEM)
$92K - $154K *
Oversee the coordination of network infrastructure deployment for new Data Center builds, ensuring alignment across teams and tracking milestones from cable start to Production Ready. Drive accountabi...
6 days ago
$115K - $202K *
Transform the enterprise landscape by guiding technology strategies that align business goals with IT capabilities, ensuring efficient operational performance and supporting growth through best practi...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
AI Infrastructure Consulting Engineer - Orchestration & Platform
$77K - $108K *
Drive the implementation and support of AI workload orchestration platforms, ensuring high-quality technical outcomes in client environments. Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, secure acces...
Today
Sr Advisory Solution Consultant
$168K - $200K *
Engage with enterprise customers to address complex security and risk challenges. Serve as a trusted advisor, leading solution design and product demonstrations while collaborating with cross-function...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by designing and managing cloud systems, collaborating with teams to implement scalable architectures, and ensuring security and performance across platforms. This role requires indep...
1 week ago
Principal Consultant - SAP Analytics Solution Lead/Architect
$135K - $160K *
Lead the SAP Analytics strategy and implementation, driving innovation in analytics solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and manage teams, ensuring successful deployment of SAP...
2 weeks ago
Principal Consultant - SAP Analytics Solution Lead/Architect
$135K - $160K *
Drive SAP Analytics strategy and implementation, leading teams in deploying solutions across SAP Analytics Cloud, BW, and S/4HANA. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and manage analytic...
1 week ago
Professional Services Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Deliver exceptional consulting services by managing client implementations, diagnosing technical issues, and providing tailored solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless in...
1 week ago
$142K - $195K *
Unlock potential by designing secure, enterprise-scale solutions that protect critical data and systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess threats, innovate security architecture, and enhance en...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Cloud Systems Administrator
$109K - $159K *
Lead the charge in administering cutting-edge cloud technologies, focusing on AWS and Linux systems. Collaborate with development teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines while ensuring system security and re...
6 days ago
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.