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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$66K - $196K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing innovative cloud architectures, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions in AWS and AI technologies, while driving efficien...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $196K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud architecture initiatives, collaborating with clients and teams to design innovative solutions, and driving AWS implementations that enhance business agility and effic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $196K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud architecture and client delivery. Leverage your AWS expertise to design innovative solutions, support enterprise migrations, and collaborate with cross-functional t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $196K *

Drive innovative cloud solutions by designing reusable architectures and collaborating with clients. Leverage AWS expertise to enhance delivery, support migrations, and stay ahead of emerging technolo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $180K *

Advance cloud solutions by designing reusable architectures and supporting client delivery. Collaborate with teams to implement AWS technologies, ensuring quality and innovation in cloud migration and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $196K *

Empower organizations to innovate and scale by designing robust cloud architectures. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions in AWS, AI, and data analytics, while driving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Drive the engineering and maintenance of secure AWS cloud environments, ensuring scalability and integration of technologies while supporting enterprise operations and cybersecurity initiatives for op...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Engage as an Oracle Cloud HCM expert, guiding best practices and configurations. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions, enhance processes, and support clients in achieving their business goals...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Innovate with us to enhance Oracle Cloud HCM solutions, guiding best practices and configurations. Collaborate across teams to implement effective strategies, ensuring seamless integration and continu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to optimize Oracle Cloud HCM solutions, guiding best practices and configurations. Leverage your expertise to enhance client processes and ensure seamless integration across modules wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading Oracle Cloud HCM implementations, providing expert guidance on best practices, and driving continuous process improvements to enhance client solutions across various module...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $215K *

Unlock potential by driving technical pre-sales support, collaborating with sales teams, and crafting tailored AWS solutions for diverse clients, ensuring they maximize their investments and achieve b...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide Data Loss Prevention solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security controls and protect sensitive data across diverse e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure by implementing and supporting Azure solutions, collaborating to enhance operational efficiency, and driving innovation through automation and modernization initiatives i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Discover a pivotal role in designing and implementing integration solutions within the Infor M3 CloudSuite ecosystem, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure integrati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $145K *

Support enterprise security architecture by identifying vulnerabilities, coordinating incident responses, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards through active monitoring and remediation pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Unlock the potential of data engineering by automating cloud data ingestion and transformation processes. Utilize cutting-edge AWS services to ensure reliability and performance in a mission-driven en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $239K *

Shape the future of cloud storage solutions by leveraging your expertise to guide customers through complex challenges, influence product development, and drive innovative strategies in a collaborativ...

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing AWS security by developing robust security patterns, automating policy controls, and ensuring compliance across cloud environments and applications...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Engage in securing AWS environments by developing robust security patterns, automating policy controls, and ensuring compliance across various platforms. Collaborate with technical teams to implement...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and implementation of Workday integrations, ensuring seamless data flow across systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize architecture, enhance compliance, and drive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining integration architecture for Workday. Lead the design, implementation, and operation of critical integrations, ensuring seamless data flow across systems while collaborat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Architect innovative laboratory solutions by designing, developing, and deploying clinical applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflows and ensure seamless integration, driving ope...

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

$153K - $207K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing government customers' data security with AWS cloud solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to tackle security risks and compliance challenges in a fa...

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

$200K - $240K *

Champion the evolution of advanced Integrated Fires Command and Control capabilities. Lead multi-system architecture ensuring interoperability, security, and scalability while collaborating across tea...

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  •   5 - 7 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.