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.
Databricks Solutions Architect Associate Director
$162K - $276K *
Elevate your career by leading client engagements and developing innovative data solutions. As a key player, you'll manage risks, mentor teams, and drive business growth through analytics and technolo...
2 weeks ago
Databricks Solutions Architect Associate Director
$152K - $259K *
Help us shape the future of data solutions by leading client engagements, developing innovative strategies, and mentoring teams. Your expertise will drive analytics and automation, enhancing client re...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by designing and maintaining secure, scalable cloud infrastructures. Play a key role in architecting IL6 environments and automating deployment pipelines to enhance data collection an...
1 week ago
$147K - $242K *
Unlock the future of cloud security by leading architectural initiatives and enhancing security practices across AWS and GCP. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement robust security measures a...
3 weeks ago
Senior/Staff Forward Deployed Architect
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in transforming enterprise workflows into AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with customers to design, build, and deploy intelligent agents that enhance productivity and drive measurable...
6 days ago
Senior/Staff Forward Deployed Architect
$150K - $180K *
Drive customer success by leading agent-building engagements, transforming workflows into AI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, prototype, and deploy effective agents, ensuring measur...
6 days ago
$147K - $242K *
Unlock potential by leading cloud security initiatives, shaping architecture, and driving security standards across AWS and GCP environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security con...
3 weeks ago
$147K - $242K *
Join our Security Engineering team to shape Cloud Security architecture, drive initiatives across AWS and GCP, and enhance security controls. Collaborate with engineers to protect workloads and influe...
3 weeks ago
$189K - $225K *
Shape the future of cloud security by leading architectural initiatives, enhancing security controls, and collaborating with engineering teams to mitigate risks across AWS and GCP environments, ensuri...
3 weeks ago
$189K - $225K *
Shape the future of Cloud Security by driving architectural initiatives and enhancing security across AWS and GCP environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement robust security measures...
3 weeks ago
$147K - $242K *
Lead the evolution of Cloud Security architecture, driving initiatives across AWS and GCP. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security standards, enhance identity management, and protect...
3 weeks ago
$179K - $255K *
Advance cloud security by shaping architecture and driving initiatives across AWS and GCP. Collaborate with teams to enhance security controls, manage risks, and ensure secure cloud workloads while me...
3 weeks ago
$179K - $255K *
Lead the charge in shaping Cloud Security architecture and strategy, driving initiatives across AWS and GCP environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security controls, ensuring robu...
3 weeks ago
$147K - $242K *
Elevate cloud security by shaping architecture and driving initiatives across AWS and GCP. Collaborate with teams to enhance identity management, secure workloads, and implement effective security con...
3 weeks ago
$147K - $242K *
Transform cloud security by leading architectural initiatives across AWS and GCP. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security controls, manage identities, and ensure secure workloads, drivi...
3 weeks ago
$147K - $242K *
Lead the charge in shaping Cloud Security architecture, driving initiatives across AWS and GCP. Collaborate with teams to enhance security controls, protect workloads, and influence engineering practi...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join us to drive innovation in IT solutions by automating infrastructure, managing CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance and reliabili...
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Solutions & Platform Architect - Microsoft
$145K - $165K *
Shape the future of identity and security architecture by leading Microsoft platform initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance identity governance, endpoint management, and Zero...
2 weeks ago
Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME (Azure/Endpoint Management)
$131K - $237K *
Transform secure hybrid cloud solutions by architecting and implementing innovative infrastructures across Azure and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance endpoint management and ens...
1 week ago
Solutions Architect, Public Sector - East
$125K - $150K *
Unlock potential by providing technical expertise to government customers, guiding them in using GitLab's solutions for impactful business outcomes. Collaborate with sales and stakeholders to ensure e...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$74K - $148K *
Shape the future of cloud engineering by designing and operating multi-cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation, reliability, and security across platforms, while fostering...
Reposted 5 days ago
$74K - $148K *
Transform multi-cloud operations by designing scalable infrastructures, leading automation initiatives, and ensuring robust security compliance to enhance client engagements and operational efficiency...
Reposted 5 days ago
$74K - $148K *
Accelerate your career by leading multi-cloud engineering initiatives, managing infrastructure across AWS and Azure. Own reliability outcomes, drive automation, and mentor teams while ensuring securit...
Reposted 5 days ago
$74K - $148K *
Join a dynamic team to engineer and optimize multi-cloud infrastructure, enhancing scalability, security, and operational efficiency while fostering positive client relationships and mentoring fellow...
Reposted 5 days ago
$74K - $148K *
Lead the charge in multi-cloud engineering, enhancing infrastructure, automating processes, and ensuring compliance while mentoring engineers and driving operational excellence across client engagemen...
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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.