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 *
Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with experts to design and maintain secure, scalable AWS environments while empowering engineers through reusable tools and CI/CD optimi...
3 weeks ago
Technical Solutions Architect - Anthropic / Claude Cowork
$165K - $185K *
Lead the charge in transforming organizations through AI adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance productivity and drive measurable o...
1 week ago
Cloud & Infrastructure Solution Architect
$116K - $194K *
Unlock potential by designing innovative cloud solutions that modernize infrastructure and drive enterprise-wide technology transformation. Collaborate with diverse teams to create secure, scalable, a...
1 week ago
$122K - $172K *
Join a dynamic team to shape the future of customer integration and technical solutions. Leverage your expertise in CDN technologies and coding to enhance client experiences and drive successful proje...
1 week ago
$122K - $172K *
Join a team that's passionate about delivering expert technical guidance to customers. Collaborate on innovative solutions, enhance application integration, and empower clients to maximize their exper...
1 week ago
$122K - $172K *
Elevate customer experiences by integrating innovative solutions, guiding onboarding, and optimizing performance. Collaborate with diverse teams to design technical solutions and deliver expert traini...
1 week ago
Cloud Computer Engineer Senior Principal
$160K - $200K *
Join us to lead the evolution of cloud-based architectures for national security systems. Leverage your expertise in cloud computing services and systems engineering to support innovative solutions fo...
6 days ago
Principal Cloud Computing Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Elevate cloud solutions by designing, deploying, and managing scalable Azure infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance while driv...
2 weeks ago
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer III
$85K - $134K *
Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure for enterprise security systems. Lead the design and architecture of high-availability environments, mentor engineers, and ensure resilient, secure i...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's pioneering innovative solutions architecture, driving complex system implementations, and collaborating across business units to enhance enterprise capabilities and ensure complianc...
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Lead Cloud Onboarding Architect
$179K - $224K *
Optimize customer onboarding by leading complex setup engagements, mentoring teams, and enhancing processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful configurations and improve customer exp...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform technology solutions by designing architectures that solve complex business challenges. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure adherence to enterprise standards while driving innova...
3 days ago
Site Reliability Architect - AI Platforms
$105K - $167K *
Lead the charge in designing and optimizing AI platform architectures, ensuring reliability and performance at enterprise scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and...
5 days ago
$175K - $190K *
Unlock your potential as you design and implement secure Azure cloud solutions, guiding teams through infrastructure-as-code and DevOps practices while ensuring compliance and cost-efficiency across t...
1 week ago
$145K - $175K *
Elevate your career by modernizing and integrating enterprise software in cloud environments. This role emphasizes software development, application migration, and ensuring high-availability solutions...
5 days ago
$145K - $175K *
Elevate your career by developing and integrating cloud-native applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance software solutions, ensuring scalability and high availability in dynamic cloud environme...
5 days ago
Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
$143K - $179K *
Optimize hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure by leading engineering teams, ensuring secure, resilient platforms that meet compliance standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...
2 weeks ago
$225K - $260K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud technologies by providing expert guidance in hybrid computing solutions for mission-critical government programs. Contribute to national security through...
Reposted 1 week ago
$225K - $260K *
Transform critical national security initiatives by leveraging your cloud computing expertise to deliver innovative solutions and drive the success of high-profile government programs, while actively...
Reposted 1 week ago
$178K - $266K *
Unlock potential by driving strategic sales engagements and developing innovative solutions in a dynamic cross-functional environment, enhancing revenue and customer relationships across the global ma...
3 weeks ago
$65K - $161K *
Join a team that's redefining cloud solutions by designing and implementing robust service delivery models. Leverage your expertise in cloud architecture and DevSecOps to drive automation, optimize co...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $115K *
Accelerate cloud innovation by designing, implementing, and managing multi-cloud environments. Collaborate on automation, security, and network solutions to enhance infrastructure and support diverse...
1 week ago
Sr Solutions Architect - AWS WWPS DoW, US Air Force Solutions Architecture
$153K - $207K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative cloud solutions for U.S. Defense organizations. Collaborate with technical teams to shape strategies, define architectures, and ensure successful project imple...
5 days ago
Cloud Engineer - Data Modernization
$110K - $130K *
Join us to enhance our cloud data environment by implementing AWS solutions, managing Snowflake databases, and optimizing data integration processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive d...
1 week ago
Cloud Security Engineer (R-00235)
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in advancing cloud security engineering, optimizing hybrid-cloud solutions, and enhancing secure architectures. Drive technical recommendations and improvements while collaborating wit...
3 weeks 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.