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.
Principal Solution Architect (Azure)
$145K - $175K *
Transform your career by leading architectural design and implementation for innovative solutions. Collaborate with engineers to create scalable, efficient systems in Azure, leveraging modern technolo...
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Principal Solution Architect (Azure)
$145K - $175K *
Empower innovation as a Principal Solution Architect, designing scalable, cost-efficient solutions in Azure. Collaborate with engineers to create robust architectures and reference implementations, dr...
1 week ago
Principal Solution Architect (Azure)
$145K - $175K *
Transform your career as a Principal Solution Architect, leading the design and evolution of scalable, cost-efficient solutions in Azure. Collaborate with engineers to deliver innovative product featu...
1 week ago
Principal Solution Architect (Azure)
$150K - $180K *
Innovate your career as a Principal Solution Architect, leading the design and evolution of scalable, cost-efficient solutions in Azure. Collaborate with engineers to create robust architectures and r...
1 week ago
Principal Solution Architect (Azure)
$145K - $175K *
Lead the design and evolution of scalable architectures for innovative product features, collaborating closely with engineers to ensure robust solutions in Azure using .NET/C#, React, and modern data...
1 week ago
Principal Solution Architect (Azure)
$145K - $175K *
Innovate robust solutions as a Principal Solution Architect, leading architecture design and implementation for new features while enhancing existing capabilities. Collaborate with engineers to ensure...
1 week ago
Principal Solution Architect (Azure)
$150K - $180K *
Architect robust, scalable solutions in Azure, leading design and implementation of new features while enhancing existing capabilities. Collaborate with engineers to ensure high performance and cost-e...
1 week ago
Principal Solution Architect (Azure)
$150K - $180K *
Transform the future by architecting scalable solutions in Azure, leading hands-on development, and guiding teams through complex challenges while ensuring robust, efficient, and secure software deliv...
1 week ago
$170K - $180K *
Join a team that's redefining data solutions by leading innovative projects and guiding skilled engineers. Leverage your expertise in cloud technologies to architect robust data platforms that meet di...
4 days ago
$180K - $215K *
Unlock potential by leading the transition of a GCP platform to AWS, ensuring compliance with federal security standards. Leverage your AWS expertise to design secure, scalable solutions while mentori...
2 weeks ago
$175K - $241K *
Unlock potential by leading technical strategies for major accounts, driving data-driven transformations through ML & AI. Collaborate with teams to enhance product adoption and mentor peers, ensuring...
2 weeks ago
Senior Cloud Security Architect
$125K - $150K *
Drive security excellence by architecting robust cloud solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to safeguard sensitive data, enhance identity controls, and ensure compliance with industry...
5 days ago
Cloud - Pre Sales Solutions Architect
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's transforming cloud solutions by architecting innovative, customer-focused technical strategies. Leverage your expertise to drive business value and enhance client engagement through...
1 week ago
Cloud - Pre Sales Solutions Architect
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative cloud solutions by partnering with clients to understand their needs and architect tailored technical solutions that drive business value and accelerate time t...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform the future of software solutions by leading cloud-native architecture initiatives, mentoring teams, and driving innovation. Collaborate across departments to enhance product quality and tack...
1 week ago
Solutions Architect III - AMZ10362479
$153K - $207K *
Unlock potential by acting as a technical liaison, guiding customers in architecting AWS solutions, and ensuring successful application deployment while collaborating with diverse teams to define clou...
5 days ago
$80K - $120K *
Tackle cloud engineering challenges by designing, building, and securing cloud infrastructure for U.S. Government clients. Collaborate with a senior team to deliver compliant solutions across AWS and...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Reimagine cloud infrastructure by designing and securing advanced data platforms for U.S. Government clients. Collaborate with a senior team to deliver innovative solutions across AWS and OCI, ensurin...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Drive innovation in cloud engineering by designing and securing robust infrastructures across AWS and OCI. Collaborate with a senior team to deliver scalable data solutions while ensuring compliance w...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to design and manage scalable cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. Leverage your expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP to drive cloud architecture strategies...
Yesterday
$100K - $140K *
Engineer robust cloud solutions that enhance scalability, security, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize infrastructure and drive innovation, ensuring alignment with bu...
Yesterday
$120K - $160K *
Support the provisioning and management of secure hybrid cloud environments, assisting in automation and deployment practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational read...
1 week ago
$100K - $140K *
Unlock potential by designing and managing scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to implement secure solutions that align with business goals while optimizing performance and costs acr...
Yesterday
Senior Cloud & Data Platform Architect
$138K - $165K *
Transform cloud infrastructure by leading the architecture and engineering of a secure, scalable AWS-based platform for data analytics and MLOps, ensuring operational excellence and cost efficiency ac...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions, focusing on AWS and Azure. Drive cloud migration initiatives while ensuring security and performance across multi-cloud environm...
1 week 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.