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.
$110K - $130K *
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Transform your career by leading innovative architectural strategies and governance. As a trusted advisor, you will drive technology alignment and maximize investments while mentoring cross-functional...
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Regional Manager, Sales Engineering - AI Accounts
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$80K - $95K *
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$125K - $140K *
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$109K - $141K *
Lead customer success initiatives by partnering with top clients to enhance their operations using IoT solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to design customized success plans and strategies that...
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$88K - $118K *
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Engineer seamless deployment automation for secure environments, enhancing reliability and speed. Collaborate with teams to create reusable solutions, ensuring high-quality software delivery in air-ga...
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$208K - $250K *
Unlock the potential of enterprise deployment solutions by defining product vision and strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to adapt offerings for compliance-driven environments, ensuring...
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Unlock potential by designing and managing secure cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring best practices in security. Collaborate with teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and respond to vulnerab...
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Senior Software Engineer - Virtual Machines (RD222)
$125K - $150K *
Transform your career by owning complex software features that integrate virtual machines into a secure platform. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions while establishing strong eng...
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Salesforce Solutions Consultant
$120K - $140K *
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Principal Specialist Sales Engineer, Zero Trust Branch - Healthcare/SLED
$175K - $251K *
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Staff Backend Engineer - Infrastructure Access - US
$135K - $160K *
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Systems Engineer Senior Principal - Infrastructure and Data Platforms (Remote)
$170K - $280K *
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3 weeks ago
Support Scientist for JEDI Data Assimilation Transition to Operations
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Senior Partner Solutions Engineer, Technical Partnerships
$120K - $145K *
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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.