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.
$100K - $120K *
Elevate cloud solutions by designing and implementing scalable Microsoft Azure environments. Lead Infrastructure as Code initiatives, optimize Azure Kubernetes Service, and support development teams w...
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Take ownership of building scalable, secure Microsoft Azure environments, focusing on Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud architecture standards and automate...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of cloud technology by designing and implementing scalable Microsoft Azure solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation, establish architecture standards, and drive cloud-n...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable Azure solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud architecture, automate processes, and support best practices in a fully remote role foc...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion the design and implementation of scalable Azure solutions, focusing on Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud architecture standards and promote best p...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by designing and implementing scalable Azure solutions. Join a dynamic team focused on Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, and cloud excellence, while shaping architecture standard...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable Microsoft Azure solutions. Lead Infrastructure as Code initiatives, optimize Azure Kubernetes environments, and support development teams with c...
3 weeks ago
Cloud Customer Support Engineer (MD)
$95K - $115K *
Contribute to the success of government cloud environments through expert technical support, troubleshooting, and enhancing incident resolution. Collaborate with engineering teams for seamless deploym...
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$180K - $210K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI integration, designing secure enterprise architectures that enhance healthcare services for Veterans. Lead initiatives across cloud and on-premise platforms...
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$120K - $145K *
Drive modernization initiatives and technical strategy as a hands-on leader, guiding architecture and mentoring teams to enhance enterprise solutions and application ecosystems while solving complex c...
1 week ago
$128K - $218K *
Elevate customer acquisition efforts by leveraging your expertise in Compliance, FinTech, and RegTech. Collaborate with Sales and Solutions Architects to translate regulatory challenges into impactful...
5 days ago
$128K - $192K *
Unlock new opportunities by leveraging your expertise in Compliance and FinTech to drive customer acquisition across diverse markets. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate regulatory challenges i...
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$128K - $192K *
Join a team that's driving customer acquisition across diverse markets, leveraging your expertise in Compliance, FinTech, and RegTech to translate complex regulatory challenges into innovative technol...
5 days ago
$128K - $192K *
Partner with us to drive net new customer acquisition by leveraging your expertise in Compliance, FinTech, and RegTech. Engage with stakeholders to translate regulatory challenges into impactful techn...
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$145K - $218K *
Join a team that's driving customer acquisition across diverse markets by leveraging your expertise in Compliance, FinTech, and RegTech to deliver tailored solutions that meet regulatory challenges an...
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$128K - $192K *
Explore innovative solutions in compliance and FinTech, driving customer acquisition across diverse markets. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate regulatory challenges into impactful technology...
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$128K - $218K *
Transform customer acquisition strategies across diverse markets by leveraging deep expertise in Compliance, FinTech, and RegTech. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions that addr...
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$128K - $192K *
Join a team that's driving net new customer acquisition across diverse markets. Leverage your expertise in Compliance, FinTech, and RegTech to translate complex regulatory challenges into impactful te...
5 days ago
$128K - $192K *
Empower growth by driving net new customer acquisition through strategic collaboration with sales and solutions teams, leveraging deep compliance and FinTech expertise to translate regulatory challeng...
5 days ago
$128K - $218K *
Partner with us to drive net new customer acquisition across diverse markets, leveraging your expertise in Compliance, FinTech, and RegTech to translate complex regulatory challenges into impactful te...
5 days ago
$145K - $218K *
Join a dynamic team to drive net new customer acquisition by leveraging your expertise in Compliance, FinTech, and RegTech. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate regulatory challenges into impact...
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$145K - $218K *
Contribute to customer acquisition by leveraging Compliance and FinTech expertise. Engage with stakeholders to translate regulatory challenges into technology solutions, delivering tailored demonstrat...
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Senior Cloud Security Architect
$135K - $160K *
Elevate your career by designing and implementing cloud security standards and frameworks across multi-cloud environments. Lead strategic initiatives, assess security postures, and integrate DevSecOps...
1 week ago
Senior Solutions Architect, Agentic AI
$184K - $287K *
Join a team that's redefining enterprise AI applications by architecting cutting-edge Agentic AI systems. Collaborate with industry leaders to optimize and deploy solutions that harness the power of a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$175K - $267K *
Drive innovation by designing and managing cloud solutions that enhance mission-critical operations and scientific research, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resources and ensure...
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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.