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.
Network Cloud Operations Engineer (Tech Ops)
$115K - $120K *
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Cloud System Administrator (Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly Required)
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Drive the deployment and management of cloud applications, ensuring optimal performance and security across Windows and Linux environments while automating processes and troubleshooting system issues...
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Join a dynamic team as you drive cloud cost management and optimize infrastructure. Collaborate across departments to enhance financial models, establish budgets, and implement best practices in FinOp...
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Transform architectural design for hyperscale data centers, ensuring code compliance and life safety across diverse markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative, buildable solutions f...
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Application Security Architect - API Security & Identity Access Management
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's enhancing cybersecurity and modernizing technology across global banking operations. Collaborate with diverse professionals to implement secure application architectures and improve...
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Senior Solutions Architect (FedS063)
$125K - $150K *
Elevate customer experiences by leading a team of engineers, providing strategic insights, and implementing innovative solutions in growth engineering and digital marketing for impactful delivery serv...
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$218K - $273K *
Champion the global technical alliance with Snowflake and Databricks, driving co-sell revenue through strategic planning, technical narratives, and collaborative execution across teams and events, whi...
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$69K - $158K *
Unlock your potential as you design secure cloud-based networks, enhancing collaboration and addressing critical DOD challenges. Apply your cloud architecture skills to implement cutting-edge solution...
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$62K - $141K *
Transform cloud environments by architecting scalable solutions and enhancing client operations. Leverage technical expertise to drive cloud migrations, ensuring compliance with industry standards whi...
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$150K - $180K *
Transform revenue operations by managing and enhancing our AI-powered Salesforce environment. Spearhead automation, integration, and data pipeline initiatives while collaborating with engineering team...
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$95K - $115K *
Engage clients by guiding them through their AWS cloud journey, from initial exploration to long-term optimization, while leveraging your business development and advisory skills to drive growth and d...
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$104K - $166K *
Optimize AWS cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability while automating proces...
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$104K - $166K *
Elevate the performance and reliability of critical AWS cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure secure, scalable solutions t...
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$104K - $166K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions while enhancing...
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$104K - $166K *
Drive the design and maintenance of AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize analytics solutions and automate processes for o...
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Forward Deployed AI Architect (GenAI, AWS)
$180K - $200K *
Join a team that's transforming AI delivery in Financial Services and Healthcare. Collaborate closely with clients to build innovative solutions, leveraging industry blueprints and hands-on coding exp...
6 days ago
Azure Cloud Solutions Developer / Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Advance your career by designing and delivering secure, scalable Azure solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into resilient cloud-native applications, ensuring...
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Senior Manager, Cloud Technical Lead Services
$130K - $155K *
Lead the US Cloud Technical Lead service, ensuring high-quality technical leadership and service performance while managing capacity and fostering continuous improvement across the customer lifecycle...
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$120K - $145K *
Lead cloud operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP, managing migrations, security, and reporting. Collaborate in a hybrid environment to enhance cloud infrastructure and ensure compliance with federal s...
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$130K - $155K *
Unlock potential by designing scalable AWS architectures, ensuring seamless integration and security. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions that align with business goals...
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$120K - $145K *
Engage your expertise to design and implement scalable AWS architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate with clients and teams to resolve complex challenges and optimize system p...
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$130K - $155K *
Lead the design and implementation of scalable AWS architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate with clients and teams to resolve complex challenges and optimize system performan...
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Principal Software Development Engineer - Data Cloud
$222K - $334K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team to architect and enhance cutting-edge data processing solutions. Drive innovation in distributed systems while ensuring performance, scalability, and reli...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in transforming client business goals into innovative technology solutions. Utilize your expertise in network architecture and managed services to drive impactful strategies and delive...
5 days ago
Sr Solutions Architect, M&E, AGS TMEGS
$153K - $207K *
Drive your career with a pivotal role in guiding Media and Entertainment organizations through advanced cloud solutions, ensuring successful migrations and fostering deep AWS adoption across enterpris...
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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.