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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$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to architect scalable data platforms on Microsoft Azure, bridging core insurance systems with analytics. Drive data governance, cloud migrations, and collaborate with cross-functio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud operations by leveraging AWS expertise to enhance reliability, automation, and security. Drive engineering excellence across multi-account environments while collab...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of cloud applications by leading high-impact engineering initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative solutions that enhance product performance and deliv...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Elevate the architectural landscape by shaping engagements and governing architecture across pods, ensuring technical excellence and profitability while mentoring teams and influencing AI solutions in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $189K *

Transform enterprise data and AI solutions by leading architecture and modernization initiatives that align with client strategies, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms tailored to...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data architecture by defining and implementing a comprehensive strategy focused on AI, ensuring scalable, secure, and compliant data systems that align with business needs and driv...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's enhancing cloud security by assessing complex systems, translating risks into actionable controls, and developing reusable security patterns for AWS environments and CI/CD pipelines...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud security by assessing complex systems, implementing threat modeling, and establishing robust security controls across AWS environments and CI/CD pipelines...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$176K - $239K *

Empower organizations by designing innovative, resilient cloud solutions while collaborating with sales and technical teams to maximize AWS adoption and accelerate customer success through cloud strat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Join our team as a Cloud Architect to design and implement secure AWS microservices, leverage hybrid cloud solutions, and advance AI integrations, all while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Innovate and implement secure, scalable AWS and multi-cloud architectures. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance enterprise application modernization, optimize cloud resources, and integrate AI so...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $200K *

Shape enterprise-grade intelligent AI solutions by designing innovative architectures. Drive technology integration and optimize workflows across pro-code and low-code platforms, translating complex r...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by designing cutting-edge enterprise AI solutions. You'll lead teams in creating intelligent agent systems on Azure and Microsoft platforms, transforming complex business needs int...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $127K *

The Technical Architect II at WalkMe is responsible for advising and establishing the infrastructure deployment, integration, and solution delivery for customers in complex technical environments. Thi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join us to design and optimize scalable AI infrastructure solutions, translating customer needs into integrated architectures while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance performance and operatio...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading transformative projects, driving innovation, and fostering client relationships. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success while optimizing resources and e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $150K *

Engineer robust cloud identity solutions, automating access governance across hybrid environments. Manage AAA controls, integrate SSO, and enforce security policies using Terraform to enhance organiza...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's building and operating reliable cloud infrastructure to enhance product delivery, focusing on security, cost efficiency, and developer experience while collaborating with engineers...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to support and enhance multi-cloud operations, focusing on Azure and GCP. Drive automation, manage infrastructure, and ensure reliability while collaborating with engineering tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you support multi-cloud operations, focusing on Azure and GCP. Drive automation, manage infrastructure, and enhance AI/ML services while collaborating with cross-functional team...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $177K *

Transform your career by collaborating with diverse teams to drive customer success on the AWS platform. Leverage your technical expertise to influence architectural choices and deliver innovative sol...

1 week ago

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

$151K - $204K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with SMB customers to architect and implement AWS technologies, ensuring their success through strategic engagements and technical guidance across divers...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Elevate cloud operations by managing AWS environments, leading a skilled team to ensure high availability, security, and efficiency while supporting automation and migrations for critical enterprise s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$105K - $155K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to align technical architecture with business goals while ensuring security and performance standards...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by designing and implementing robust data infrastructures. Drive innovation in data governance, provenance, and optimization while collaborating with cr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.