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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$132K - $261K *

Innovate the digital employee experience by leading enterprise-wide initiatives, providing strategic guidance, and enhancing workplace technologies to boost productivity and operational efficiency acr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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Empower transformation by leading digital employee experience initiatives, providing strategic guidance, and enhancing workplace technologies to boost productivity and operational efficiency across en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $278K *

Optimize enterprise-wide digital employee experiences by leading initiatives that enhance productivity and operational efficiency through strategic technology solutions and architecture guidance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $261K *

Transform enterprise environments by leading digital employee experience initiatives, providing strategic guidance, and enhancing productivity through innovative workplace technologies and solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $261K *

Drive enterprise-wide digital employee experience initiatives, providing strategic guidance and architecture direction. Lead cross-domain analysis to enhance productivity and operational efficiency ac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $261K *

Join a team that's transforming workplace technology by leading digital employee experience initiatives, driving strategic recommendations, and enhancing productivity across enterprise environments...

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$122K - $241K *

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

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$122K - $302K *

Engage in leading enterprise-wide digital employee experience initiatives, providing strategic direction and architecture guidance to enhance workplace technologies and improve operational efficiency...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $278K *

Transform enterprise environments by leading digital employee experience initiatives, providing strategic guidance, and enhancing productivity through innovative workplace technologies and solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $230K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex security challenges. As a trusted advisor, you'll collaborate with Sales and customers to design solutions, deliver impactful demonstrations, and connec...

Dallas, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $230K *

Lead technical discovery and solution design to empower customers in addressing complex security and risk challenges. Collaborate with Sales and stakeholders to deliver impactful demonstrations and va...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $230K *

Innovate solutions by partnering with Sales to address complex security challenges. Serve as a trusted advisor, leading technical discovery and customer validation while translating technical capabili...

Orlando, FLRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $278K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide digital employee experience initiatives. Drive strategic recommendations and technology assessments to enhance productivity and operational efficiency acros...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Innovate architectural standards and lead design for large-scale data centers. Collaborate with teams to ensure resilient, cost-effective facilities while resolving complex challenges and driving cons...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $140K *

Transform complex Azure and hybrid infrastructure solutions by designing, implementing, and optimizing systems. Lead projects, establish technical standards, and mentor engineers while ensuring high a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming our data operations through innovation. Design and implement the new data model while managing legacy systems, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring data...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of our data infrastructure by designing a robust model for our new CRM and integrating systems while maintaining legacy applications. You'll play a crucial role in data governance and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform virtual desktop environments by leveraging expertise in VMWare and Citrix. Collaborate with teams to optimize cloud solutions and enhance service delivery across multi-site architectures, en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $247K *

Transform customer success by leading technical strategies and driving growth through collaboration with sales and engineering teams, ensuring effective adoption of the Databricks platform across comp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Join a team that's driving customer success by leading technical strategies and fostering relationships. Collaborate with sales and engineering to maximize the value of the Databricks platform for com...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $162K *

Lead cloud strategy and architecture across the enterprise, guiding secure and scalable cloud adoption. Collaborate with business and technology leaders to define standards and drive complex implement...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $162K *

Empower enterprise cloud transformation by leading architectural strategies, guiding secure cloud adoption, and mentoring teams to enhance cloud maturity across complex environments, ensuring alignmen...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K *

Elevate your career as a trusted technical advisor, guiding enterprise clients in designing and optimizing complex infrastructure solutions across networking, cloud, and security technologies while co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$166K - $279K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical success in prioritized opportunities, leveraging deep expertise in a specific product group to influence customer decisions and enhance Solut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative data architecture solutions to craft enterprise-level data models, leveraging cutting-edge methodologies within a collaborative Data Mesh framework. Shape data products that empower d...

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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.