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.
$130K - $180K *
Champion innovative cloud solutions by developing and automating cloud services, optimizing deployments, and ensuring secure, scalable environments across enterprise systems. Collaborate with teams to...
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Data Architect: Azure, Databricks & AI
$130K - $155K *
Drive innovation in enterprise data architecture by designing and modernizing large-scale data platforms. Leverage Azure and Databricks to create AI-ready architectures while ensuring robust data gove...
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Data Architect: Azure, Databricks & AI
$135K - $160K *
Drive innovation in enterprise data architecture by designing and modernizing large-scale data platforms. Leverage Azure and Databricks to enhance data governance and create AI-ready architectures tha...
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Databricks Solutions Architect Senior Manager
$159K - $255K *
Partner with us to lead innovative data engineering solutions using Databricks. You'll manage client relationships, mentor teams, and drive strategic initiatives to solve complex business challenges w...
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Databricks Solutions Architect Senior Manager
$159K - $255K *
Shape the future of data solutions by leading client engagements, managing teams, and delivering innovative strategies using Databricks. Foster relationships, mentor talent, and drive project success...
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Databricks Solutions Architect Senior Manager
$140K - $224K *
Deliver innovative data solutions as a Senior Manager, guiding clients through complex challenges while fostering relationships and mentoring teams. Leverage Databricks expertise to enhance data strat...
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Databricks Solutions Architect Senior Manager
$149K - $239K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions. As a Senior Manager, you'll lead client engagements, develop innovative strategies, and mentor teams while delivering exceptional data engineer...
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Databricks Solutions Architect Senior Manager
$149K - $239K *
Deliver innovative data engineering solutions by partnering with clients to address complex business challenges. Lead teams, foster relationships, and implement strategies using Databricks to enhance...
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Databricks Solutions Architect Senior Manager
$149K - $239K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative data solutions with Databricks. Collaborate with clients to tackle complex challenges, mentor teams, and drive impactful strategies that enhance business perform...
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Databricks Solutions Architect Senior Manager
$149K - $239K *
Drive innovative data solutions by leading client engagements, managing risks, and fostering relationships. Leverage Databricks expertise to optimize data strategies and mentor teams, ensuring success...
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Databricks Solutions Architect Senior Manager
$149K - $239K *
Unlock potential by leading data engineering solutions with Databricks. Collaborate with clients to address complex challenges, mentor teams, and drive innovative strategies that enhance business perf...
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Databricks Solutions Architect Senior Manager
$149K - $239K *
Drive innovative data solutions as a Senior Manager, collaborating with clients to tackle complex challenges. Lead teams, foster relationships, and deliver exceptional results using Databricks and mod...
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Senior Cloud Operations Engineer
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Transform your career by owning AWS cloud operations, enhancing reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery and operation...
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Join a team that's transforming federal data ecosystems through cloud-based solutions. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you'll automate and secure environments, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collab...
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AWS AI Platform Strategist (Remote)
$80K - $180K *
Transform the enterprise AI landscape by defining and executing a strategic vision for a scalable AI platform on AWS, bridging business and technology to drive innovation and value across the organiza...
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$131K - $278K *
Empower teams to design and implement scalable, secure data platforms across cloud environments. Lead architectural decisions, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functio...
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Accelerate progress at the forefront of data architecture by leading the design and implementation of scalable, secure cloud-based data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive inno...
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.NET Application and Solutions Architect - Assistant Vice President
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$135K - $150K *
Grow your career with a leadership role in cloud services, driving automation and best practices. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud infrastructure, security, and operational standards while ment...
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$120K - $145K *
Empower technical innovation as you lead C2ISR solutions, translating operational needs into scalable architectures. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive growth and enhance mission capabilities acr...
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Oracle Cloud CX Architect - DCS & Service
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Enterprise Architect - SLED (New York City )
$166K - $390K *
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Enterprise Architect - SLED (New York City )
$189K - $390K *
Empower your career by architecting innovative solutions for SLED clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful proposals, ensuring alignment with customer needs and driving bu...
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Enterprise Architect - SLED (New York City )
$166K - $390K *
Drive innovative solutions as an Enterprise Architect, collaborating with SLED customers to deliver impactful technical strategies. Leverage your expertise to enhance business outcomes and foster stro...
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$150K - $200K *
Champion technical evaluations by partnering with sales to showcase AI solutions, architect tailored implementations, and drive successful customer engagements, ensuring prospects experience the full...
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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.