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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$149K - $193K *

Transform technology investments through strategic architecture design and governance. Collaborate across teams to develop scalable solutions, mentor peers, and ensure alignment with business goals fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$149K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading architectural strategies that align technologies with corporate goals, promote innovation, and drive cross-domain collaboration for optimal business transformation and oper...

Washington, DCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $185K *

Reimagine legal workflows as an AI Solutions Architect, driving AI adoption in law firms. Collaborate with teams to design and implement innovative solutions, enhancing efficiency and client advocacy...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by managing AWS cloud infrastructure and developing applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to automate processes, enhance AI initiatives, and deliver exceptional solutions that...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $161K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on successful Azure migrations and cloud optimization. Utilize your expertise in M365 and cloud security while ensuring effective collaboration and support...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$147K - $273K *

Shape the future of solutions architecture by leading technical workshops, designing scalable cloud solutions, and serving as the trusted expert throughout the sales process. Collaborate with teams to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and security for high-traffic web assets, ensuring seamless operations and robust security measures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service offerings...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving cloud engineering solutions for high-traffic web assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, automate processes, and ensure business continuity in...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

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

$120K - $265K *

Lead the design and implementation of a secure, scalable data platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data architecture and governance strategies while advising senior leadership...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion the design and delivery of enterprise-grade AI solutions, collaborating with clients and teams to translate complex requirements into scalable architectures and applications, ensuring perform...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $168K *

Unlock the potential of Microsoft 365 and AI technologies by designing and delivering innovative collaboration solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance productivity and drive organizational succes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$158K - $190K *

Unlock potential by partnering with the U.S. Intelligence Community to architect, deploy, and operationalize cloud solutions. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will ensure technical success and driv...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $166K *

Champion innovative solutions by architecting comprehensive technical responses for Defense and Intelligence proposals while collaborating with teams to address client needs and mentoring junior membe...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by joining an elite team as a Forward Deployed Engineer, where you'll architect and deploy cloud solutions for the U.S. Intelligence Community, ensuring operational success and dir...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovative data solutions by leading the design and implementation of Databricks architectures for enterprise clients. Collaborate with teams to drive customer success and build high-performi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with clients to align IT capabilities with business goals. Leverage your expertise in enterprise architecture to drive strategic initiatives and optimize...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by bridging business needs and IT capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions, drive pre-sales strategy, and optimize processes, ensuring alignment with...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in guiding strategic customers through their DevOps journeys, architecting CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring teams while collaborating across departments to enhance customer success and i...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise IT operations by resolving complex trouble tickets, mentoring junior associates, and driving incident reduction. Collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery and ensure ad...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $190K *

Seeking a seasoned SAP FICO Lead Architect to define and implement financial architectures, ensure module integration, and drive financial transformation by collaborating across teams for scalable, hi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $197K *

Transform your career by leveraging your expertise in data engineering to drive innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and enhance performance using c...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize and implement secure, scalable infrastructure solutions across Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure. Collaborate with teams to drive automation and design zero-trust architectures, enhancing infra...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Unlock potential by architecting and implementing secure, scalable infrastructure solutions across diverse environments, driving automation and collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and secu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions across Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure. Drive automation and collaborate with teams to design zero-trust architectures, enhancing infra...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $332K *

Transform network architecture for a global platform by leading hybrid designs, integrating cloud solutions, and enhancing operational reliability through innovative deployments and observability prac...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.