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 - $135K *

Design and implement data architectures for supply chain products, ensuring data governance and quality standards. Collaborate on migrations to cloud environments while optimizing performance across v...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Design innovative architectural solutions for data center projects, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional results. Engage in all project phases, from conceptual design to constructi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $210K *

Empower your career by leading enterprise database architecture and transformation initiatives. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to drive innovation and establish best practices in modern data...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$214K - $321K *

Take ownership of innovative infrastructure solutions that enhance platform stability and scalability. Collaborate with teams to optimize AWS environments and automate processes, ensuring seamless dep...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $177K *

Innovate and empower Intelligence Community customers as a trusted technical advisor. Collaborate on complex, mission-critical cloud solutions that advance national security objectives while driving A...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $189K *

Champion robust architectures to optimize SCADA and Protection solutions. Lead cross-functional projects, mentor technical staff, and align technology capabilities with business needs to drive strateg...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by guiding organizations through complex cloud strategies. Collaborate with C-level executives to align technology with business goals, translating cloud capabilities into actionab...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive cloud transformation by leading Azure Virtual Desktop architecture initiatives. Collaborate with C-level stakeholders to align technology with business goals, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $125K *

Optimize SaaS platform administration by managing configurations, security, and vendor relations. Ensure compliance with federal standards while enhancing user access and operational efficiency across...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Elevate SaaS platform administration by ensuring optimal configuration, security, and compliance across a diverse portfolio of cloud-based applications, while managing user access and vendor relations...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Innovate within a collaborative environment, leading digital transformation and cloud modernization for global clients, enhancing solutions with GenAI and AI technologies while mentoring talented team...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Transform enterprise technology solutions by leveraging Microsoft products and AI. Collaborate with business leaders to enhance operations, drive automation, and optimize data management while ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your AI expertise to drive client success through tailored solutions. Engage with clients to understand their challenges and deliver high-performance AI, ML, and HPC sol...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of enterprise integration by designing and implementing innovative API-led and microservices architectures, enhancing data platforms, and driving advanced analytics solutions across d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Drive analytics innovation by transforming data into actionable insights using Microsoft technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize cloud solutions and optimize reporting throu...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform complex federal challenges into innovative solutions by leading technical strategy development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth initiatives and deliver mission-critic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $207K *

Drive architectural innovation for GovTech ISVs, guiding them in leveraging generative AI and cloud solutions to enhance public service software. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure c...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure with expert problem-solving and automation skills. Collaborate globally, drive efficiencies, and enhance uptime in a high-scale environment. Lead cloud tooling developme...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize cloud operations by leveraging data-driven automation solutions that maximize uptime and enhance performance across a large-scale, heterogeneous server environment. Collaborate globally to ad...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead innovative cloud automation solutions for complex operational challenges, maximizing uptime and efficiency across a large-scale hyperscale infrastructure by leveraging diverse software tools and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate cloud operations by leading diagnostic automation initiatives and optimizing server fleet management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data center efficiency and uptime in a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of cloud operations by leveraging your expertise in systems engineering to enhance automation and efficiency in our large-scale data centers. Collaborate globally to ensure optimal up...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in cloud production systems engineering, driving automation and collaboration across distributed teams. Leverage data analysis to enhance uptime and efficiency in a large...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Help us enhance cloud infrastructure by driving automation and solutions for operational challenges in large-scale data centers, ensuring optimal performance and uptime in a rapidly growing environmen...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Analyze and resolve complex operational challenges in large-scale cloud environments. Drive automation and tooling improvements for cloud server fleets while collaborating with global teams to enhance...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.