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 - $145K *

Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative Workday solutions to elevate clients' finance and operations. Join a team of experts to tackle complex challenges and lead projects that shape the future of digital finance for fast-g...

California, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$119K - $175K *

Drive complex security initiatives, mentor engineers, and lead investigations into high-impact incidents, focusing on AI/LLM security posture and compliance across multiple domains...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that's redefining web development by building innovative applications. Leverage your full-stack expertise in JavaScript and Python while managing cloud infrastructure and data pipelines to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $225K *

Transform data engineering practices by architecting scalable platforms, driving reliability, and mentoring teams. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance data governance and leverage AI tools fo...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise systems diligence and value creation engagements, assessing technology, processes, and infrastructure to drive operational excellence and strategic insights for investors and manag...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate incident response capabilities by developing dashboards and alerts, optimizing cloud performance, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance IAM needs while dr...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of secure software development by integrating security practices into engineering workflows, building automation tools, and conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Analyze complex business questions and drive strategic insights through advanced analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance and inform data-driven decision-m...

Herndon, VARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$174K - $235K *

Unlock potential by building and maintaining capacity forecasts to guide investment decisions. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and optimize resource allocation while mentoring peers...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$170K - $215K *

Elevate your career by implementing and optimizing Elastic Stack environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performance while driving automation and integr...

Fort Belvoir, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive successful deployment and maintenance of global TMS platforms, providing expert analysis, innovative solutions, and collaborative support to enhance business operations and streamline logistics...

Novi, MIRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$149K - $240K *

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...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $240K *

Transform enterprise security solutions by partnering with Sales to address complex challenges. Leverage your expertise to design impactful solutions, deliver compelling demos, and engage with stakeho...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $240K *

Champion enterprise security solutions by partnering with Sales to address complex challenges. Lead technical discovery, solution design, and customer validation, ensuring alignment between technical...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and manage the Cloud & Data Center team, ensuring successful project execution and operational excellence while mentoring engineers and driving technical standards across cloud and virtualization...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines while administering Linux/Windows servers. Engage in configuration management and mentor team members to enhance platform standards and secur...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines while administering Linux/Windows servers. Collaborate on configuration management and mentor team members to enhance DevOps practices in a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $260K *

Drive the evolution of our AI data platform, ensuring high-volume ingestion, processing, and governance of diverse media. Collaborate with researchers to create reproducible datasets and build infrast...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $165K *

Transform the future of IoT connectivity by leading chipset and module enablement, guiding developers through the NB-IoT NTN journey, and optimizing solutions for real-world applications seamlessly...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Join us as a senior technology leader to define and govern enterprise architecture, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives while leveraging AI for enhanced decision-making and execution...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $186K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Data Engineering team to build scalable data solutions that drive critical business decisions and foster a data-driven culture across the organization...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $275K *

Empower your career as a Senior Client Solutions Architect, guiding clients through complex tech implementations. Lead solution strategy from design to execution while mentoring technical teams and co...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $198K *

Create innovative data solutions by delivering full-stack capabilities across the data lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize data processing pipelines that ensure accura...

Stratford, CTRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Champion enterprise application architecture strategy, aligning technology solutions with business goals. Lead design governance, mentor architects, and drive innovation in EMR and clinical systems to...

Franklin, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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.