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 *

Champion innovative architectural solutions by designing scalable, reliable systems. Collaborate with clients and teams to assess technologies, resolve challenges, and ensure seamless integration, dri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading AI architecture solutions that empower clients through innovative design, hands-on implementation, and strategic guidance, ensuring successful adoption of cutting-edge tech...

Virginia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $240K *

Innovate with us to build and operate cloud infrastructure for autonomous driving. Collaborate across teams to establish scalable, efficient environments, applying best practices in DataOps and MLOps...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing cloud operations for the Judiciary, ensuring efficient performance and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and resolve incidents, while managing the C...

De Pere, WIRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Transform the delivery of VMware Cloud Foundation services by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and driving strategic growth in enterprise cloud solutions. Collaborate with stake...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$156K - $234K *

Unlock potential by leading the charge in Kubernetes solutions, driving customer success with deep technical expertise in stateful applications and data management workflows. Join a collaborative team...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $234K *

Champion the Kubernetes Everywhere movement by providing expert guidance to customers on stateful applications and data management workflows, driving innovation and collaboration in a dynamic, custome...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $234K *

Transform the future of data management by leading customer engagements and architecting solutions for stateful applications in Kubernetes. Drive innovation and collaboration in a dynamic, multi-cloud...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $234K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise data management with Kubernetes expertise, driving customer success through innovative solutions and collaboration in a dynamic, multi-cloud environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $320K *

Shape the future of AI by leading technical partnerships and designing integrated solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to drive customer success and influence product roadmaps in a dynamic, r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $190K *

Shape innovative IT solutions by leading technical strategies for federal proposals. Collaborate with teams to design enterprise architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals while serving as...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate the growth of our AWS infrastructure while enhancing service management across hybrid cloud environments. This senior role encompasses strategic planning, engineering collaboration, and inn...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming business challenges into AI solutions on Azure. Own the design process, collaborate with engineers, and bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $170K *

Unlock potential by transforming business challenges into AI solutions on Azure. Collaborate with engineers to design, build, and maintain secure, efficient architectures while bridging the gap betwee...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $170K *

Design innovative AI solutions on Microsoft Azure, bridging business needs and engineering execution. Own the architecture, ensure security, and lead the build process while adapting to evolving proje...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $138K *

Pioneer cloud engineering solutions by optimizing performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to design and implement cloud technologies, ensuring six sigma standards and continuous improvemen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform enterprise architecture by leveraging cloud-native technologies and AI. Collaborate with clients to design scalable solutions, ensuring high performance and security while driving cloud adop...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $147K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining AWS infrastructure for a cutting-edge identity verification platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and operatio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $175K *

Engage as a trusted advisor in deploying cutting-edge conversational AI solutions, managing client projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementations and cust...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$169K - $228K *

Elevate your career by partnering with enterprise customers to design scalable cloud solutions. Collaborate with teams to drive AWS adoption, educate stakeholders, and shape strategies that lead to su...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$169K - $228K *

Empower financial services clients by architecting scalable cloud solutions. Collaborate with teams to drive AWS adoption, leveraging AI/ML expertise to solve complex challenges and enhance customer e...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate cloud security by safeguarding environments, applications, and data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures, monitor threats, and respond to incidents, e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of enterprise integration by developing API architecture standards and governance models that drive modernization initiatives and enhance interoperability across systems...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage as a hands-on architect to design and implement AI solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance. Collaborate with teams to accelerate adoption and maintain best practi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of intelligence analysis by providing strategic leadership in geospatial, AI, and ML technologies. Drive modernization and operational efficiency through innovative solutions and agil...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.