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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$90K - $110K *

Join our team to leverage your Salesforce expertise in Data Cloud and Loyalty Management. Drive application support, troubleshoot issues, and enhance system performance while collaborating with stakeh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate engineering productivity by building a scalable cloud compute platform for data processing, simulation, and machine learning, enabling seamless workflows across multiple teams and enhancing pe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $217K *

Champion innovative data solutions by leading client engagements, mentoring teams, and leveraging Databricks technologies to drive impactful business outcomes and foster strong client relationships in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Databricks Solution Architect, leading the migration from Palantir Foundry to Databricks. Drive architecture design, data engineering, and AI solutions while collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$153K - $207K *

Optimize customer success by architecting innovative solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable, secure architectures while mentoring teams a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in architectural innovation for Treasury systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and secure. Collaborate across teams to drive technical excellence and modernize solutions for evo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Champion secure and scalable cloud infrastructure in Azure and AWS. Drive lifecycle management of Windows Server and networking components while optimizing backend platforms and enhancing security mea...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative technology solutions by collaborating with stakeholders, designing scalable architectures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Leverage expertise in Azure and emerging te...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in HR by designing AI-powered solutions that enhance employee experiences, streamline processes, and improve knowledge access. Collaborate with stakeholders to advance digital transfo...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $137K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team that drives cloud modernization and digital engineering solutions for government clients, ensuring secure and efficient infrastructure while fostering i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee platform engineering for critical infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies while maintaining high service delivery standards and documentation f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping secure AWS environments for Department of War clients. As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you'll support operations, automate tasks, and collaborate with experts to enhance platf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $155K *

Drive your career forward as a key architectural leader in AI Engineering, ensuring security and compliance in tech solutions. Collaborate across teams to create production-ready systems that align wi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $157K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying AI solutions that drive intelligent automation and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition machine learning models from prototype to...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $156K *

Architect robust data solutions that meet Navy governance and security standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable data models and integration patterns, ensuring compliance and operati...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading software architecture modernization efforts, establishing standards and governance models, and driving enterprise platform transformation through innovative AI-enabled solu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$232K - $284K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance system capabilities while ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$153K - $207K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of AWS certification exam innovation! Leverage your expertise to shape the future of certification development, ensuring exam accuracy while integrating advanced te...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $265K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data architecture by leading the design and implementation of a secure, scalable Azure data platform, driving innovation in data management and analytics acros...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Design and manage scalable AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business goals while optimizing performance, security, and cost. Collaborate across teams to drive cloud migration and mode...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $177K *

Shape and deliver cloud architectures for the U.S. Army, focusing on data services, AI, and modernization efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and drive innovativ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$116K - $175K *

Innovate scalable engineering solutions by leading enterprise architecture modernization, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving cloud-native transformations using Java, AWS, and micro...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join our team as a Security Engineer, safeguarding applications and data through secure coding, vulnerability assessments, and proactive risk strategies while collaborating across development and DevO...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$101K - $182K *

Innovate integration solutions by designing and implementing MuleSoft APIs. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and scalability while providing technical guidance in a dynamic, hybrid enviro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $192K *

Explore a pivotal role in securing multi-cloud environments, implementing cloud-native security practices, and driving resilience across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to em...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.