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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$138K - $214K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading preconstruction efforts for large-scale Data Center initiatives. Drive team performance, manage budgets, and ensure exceptional client relationships while overseei...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading technical solutions for customer implementations, managing design and integration, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver in...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $185K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic data engineering team, shaping scalable data pipelines, and driving innovative data solutions to enhance enterprise data strategies and execution efficiency a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate next-gen AI and cloud hardware systems by leading architecture for high-performance networking platforms, integrating compute and networking technologies to meet evolving customer demands, whi...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $165K *

Accelerate progress at multi-site data center and AI programs valued over $25M. Lead diverse teams to ensure successful delivery, budget management, and customer satisfaction while driving executive c...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $204K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $202K *

Innovate advanced GIS and remote sensing software for defense and intelligence, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance analytical workflows and imagery processing capabilities, while mentoring j...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $118K *

Unlock potential by driving application security initiatives through innovative tooling and automation. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to safeguard cloud platforms and implement security b...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $179K *

Lead architecture and delivery for a major SaaS/PaaS platform, driving technical vision and agile development. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize solutions, while mentorin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $158K *

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Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Manage complex data center programs, driving performance and client satisfaction. Lead proposal efforts and ensure successful project execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achie...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$266K - $342K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise solutions by acting as a trusted advisor to top organizations. Leverage your technical expertise to design and present Cisco solutions that align wi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by supporting design management for data center projects. Collaborate across disciplines, manage documentation, and enhance communication to ensure timely delivery and client sat...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

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Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive the success of complex data center projects by supporting design managers in coordination, documentation, and delivery. Collaborate with global teams, enhance project management skills, and cont...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Champion the delivery of complex data center construction projects, leading diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes from planning through completion while fostering strong client...

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

$130K - $145K *

Help us design and implement billing solutions for law firms, leveraging your accounting expertise and software skills to streamline time entry, invoicing, and collections processes on the Litify plat...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $210K *

Lead the technical strategy and pre-sales organization for AI infrastructure, driving complex enterprise deals and shaping product roadmaps through customer insights and architectural expertise...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$60K - $125K *

Empower customer success by managing relationships and driving growth through strategic account management, ensuring satisfaction and advancing CloudWave as a trusted IT advisor in healthcare solution...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $158K *

Elevate your career as a Mendix Developer, designing and deploying enterprise applications for transportation management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance logistics operations using cutting-ed...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $231K *

Join a team that's redefining digital experiences by architecting scalable, resilient systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and reliability while leveraging AI tools to drive innova...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Transform your career by leading the integration of Oracle EBS and Cloud EPM. Spearhead data flow management and architectural redesign while collaborating with technical teams to enhance financial sy...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $204K *

Drive data alignment and enhance business processes by designing robust data pipelines and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and accessibility, enabling ef...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $164K *

Optimize cloud security operations by monitoring and securing Azure and AWS environments. Collaborate with teams to integrate security into deployment pipelines and ensure compliance with industry sta...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.