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 *

Shape customer engagements by providing strategic technical guidance and leading sales engineering initiatives. Collaborate with business partners to tailor solutions that enhance satisfaction and ali...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive customer engagement by leading sales engineering efforts, supporting strategic initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that me...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead enterprise-wide cloud transformation initiatives, ensuring secure and compliant Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. Collaborate with teams to align technology solutions with business objectives...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize end-to-end integrations for fraud and compliance products, ensuring successful deployments. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to translate technical requirements into scalable solut...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative Salesforce solutions, guiding teams through technical design and delivery while ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet client...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform critical systems by providing expert architectural guidance, ensuring reliability and performance across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance operatio...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$139K - $212K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and strategy of enterprise solutions. Collaborate across teams to create cohesive architectures that drive business outcomes, ensuring alignment with technical s...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $310K *

Champion the design and operation of secure, scalable cloud-native platforms, leveraging your expertise in AWS and Kubernetes to drive innovation and operational excellence across diverse environments...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $195K *

Empower innovation by designing and automating enterprise-scale data-caching platforms. Leverage your expertise in distributed caching technologies to enhance performance and reliability across cloud...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $195K *

Drive the design and automation of enterprise-scale data-caching platforms, ensuring high availability and performance across cloud and on-premises environments. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $195K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data-caching solutions. Leverage your expertise in distributed caching technologies to design, automate, and support scalable platforms across cloud and on-pre...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $195K *

Engineer and support enterprise-scale data-caching platforms across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance while collaborating with cross-functional...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $195K *

Lead the charge in designing and automating enterprise-scale data-caching platforms, leveraging your expertise in distributed caching technologies and cloud-native engineering to deliver secure, scala...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Support and optimize cloud services while managing Microsoft 365 SaaS offerings. Collaborate in delivering infrastructure solutions and ensure compliance with security protocols in an enterprise envir...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of enterprise solutions by acting as a trusted advisor, engaging with customers to tailor SUSE's offerings to their needs, and driving technical excellence throughout the sales lifecy...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $149K *

Champion scalable solutions by collaborating with leadership and teams to align enterprise architecture with business goals, ensuring optimal design and integration across complex software projects...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $149K *

Lead the development of scalable solutions by collaborating with technology and business leaders. Drive enterprise architecture initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while providing tec...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Drive impactful life sciences R&D solutions by collaborating with customers and engineering teams, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of software solutions while addressing technical challenge...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $222K *

Unlock potential by building and enhancing a cutting-edge Data Cloud. Join a dynamic engineering team focused on data management and distributed processing, driving innovation and delivering high-perf...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$114K - $234K *

Pioneer your career by leading complex cloud opportunities, balancing customer needs with operational feasibility. Collaborate across functions to drive strategic decisions and influence executive out...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $240K *

Advance your career with a pivotal role driving Databricks solutions, fostering collaboration across teams, and optimizing data architectures. Leverage your expertise to deliver AI-driven innovation a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $155K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Delivery Architect, leading technical direction for implementations, guiding teams, and enhancing processes to ensure high-quality outcomes in Salesforce environments...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $206K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and implement Azure IaaS solutions, ensuring operational support and service delivery for a government customer. Contribute to system modernization and enhance servic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower secure, high-performance networks by designing and implementing cloud and on-premise solutions. Collaborate with teams to optimize routing and ensure compliance in a dynamic environment focuse...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join us as a Cloud Security Engineer to enhance security across cloud environments. You'll automate workflows, manage risk, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust cloud security practices...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.