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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$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions! Leverage your technical skills to build prototypes and guide customers in adopting innovative data strategies, all while collaborating with a p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $170K *

Drive impactful infrastructure solutions by collaborating with engineering teams to resolve blockers, execute migrations, and develop tooling. Leverage your expertise to enhance platform adoption and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Architect, leading innovative data modeling and integration initiatives. Collaborate with AI Engineers to design scalable datasets and optimize data governance acr...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leading innovative modeling and integration initiatives. Collaborate with AI Engineers to create scalable datasets and optimize performance in a mult...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead cloud architecture innovation by driving modernization and integration initiatives within tax technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, cloud-native solutions that e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $214K *

Engineer robust AWS cloud environments, providing Tier 2 support and automation. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational stability and security while managing system performance and incidents in...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $214K *

Empower teams by architecting and maintaining robust AWS cloud environments, ensuring operational stability and security while streamlining processes through automation and collaboration with developm...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and deliver integrated SAP IBP solutions, enhancing supply chain processes through collaboration and innovative AI capabilities. Lead cross-functional teams to drive s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage in driving business growth through strategic sales leadership in Cloud and Infrastructure Services. Collaborate with industry teams to expand accounts and deliver tailored solutions that meet c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$184K - $250K *

Shape the future of high-speed networking by defining next-gen semiconductor designs. Collaborate with R&D, influence standards, and engage with key customers, driving innovation and ensuring product...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud solutions by architecting innovative CaaS and cloud-native technologies. Collaborate with customers to tackle complex challenges and drive successful cloud transfor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Optimize enterprise mobility architecture by leading design and integration strategies for secure access across devices. Collaborate on technical roadmaps and ensure compliance with governance and sec...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise architecture initiatives, ensuring effective communication between Government and Contractor teams, and managing program activities to meet strategic objectives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate data architecture by leading design and governance for a critical modernization program, ensuring secure, scalable solutions in AWS GovCloud while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ma...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $284K *

Lead the charge in transforming semiconductor clients' cloud journeys, optimizing EDA and Generative AI solutions while driving positive customer outcomes and influencing technology strategies at the...

4 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Elevate enterprise data strategy by architecting scalable solutions and collaborating with leadership to drive a transformative data initiative leveraging AWS and Snowflake, while integrating cutting...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud operations by leading a cross-product SRE team. You'll manage AWS GovCloud environments, ensuring reliability and compliance while empowering feature teams to focus...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovation by ensuring technology solutions align with business needs, optimizing platform capabilities, and mentoring engineering teams to enhance architecture practices and integration perform...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $190K *

Grow your career with us as you develop and maintain enterprise architectures, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity guidelines and business needs while enhancing system resilience and operational con...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $302K *

Innovate your career by leading enterprise-wide digital employee experience initiatives. Drive strategic recommendations and technology assessments to enhance productivity and operational efficiency a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $302K *

Transform the digital employee experience by leading initiatives that enhance workplace technologies, drive productivity, and improve operational efficiency across enterprise environments...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $261K *

Elevate employee experiences by leading digital transformation initiatives, providing strategic guidance, and implementing scalable solutions across enterprise environments to enhance productivity and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $302K *

Transform enterprise environments by leading digital employee experience initiatives, driving technology assessments, and defining strategic roadmaps to enhance productivity and operational efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $261K *

Drive enterprise-wide digital employee experience initiatives, providing strategic guidance and technical direction to enhance productivity and operational efficiency across workplace technologies...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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Shape the future of digital employee experiences by leading enterprise-wide initiatives, providing strategic guidance, and implementing scalable solutions that enhance productivity and operational eff...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.