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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$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by shaping the enterprise data architecture to enhance data governance, integration, and analytics. Collaborate with leadership to establish standards and drive the multi-year transfo...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining intelligence architecture by crafting context and standards for autonomous agents. Drive measurable outcomes through effective communication and system structure, enhanci...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $240K *

Elevate your career by architecting innovative data solutions that drive analytics and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable cloud platforms, ensuring data quality and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $240K *

Transform data architecture by leading the design of scalable, secure data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cloud platforms that enhance analytics and reporting, ensuring qu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $284K *

Engage with industry leaders to design and implement innovative cloud solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements. Drive modernization initiatives and provide expert g...

5 days ago

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

$162K - $303K *

Unlock the future of cybersecurity by leading architectural design and strategic implementation of innovative solutions, collaborating with government clients to address complex IT challenges and driv...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform the Energy EPC lifecycle by architecting integrated solutions that enhance customer engagement, opportunity management, and project execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to driv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$218K - $365K *

Elevate your career by architecting innovative, scalable solutions on the MuleSoft platform. Lead technical teams, drive integration strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to transform enterpr...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $401K *

Lead architectural design and strategy for scalable, high-performance solutions on the MuleSoft platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business needs into robust technical designs while...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $195K *

Unlock your potential by partnering with customers to design scalable cloud architectures, driving revenue growth and adoption of AWS services while ensuring successful application migration and deplo...

1 week ago

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

$170K - $269K *

Join our team to design cloud solutions that enable data-driven insights across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders, ensuring scalable and secure architectures while aligning technology wi...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead IT solution architecture for enterprise and laboratory systems, ensuring compliance, scalability, and alignment with IT strategy while supporting business growth and operational effici...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$169K - $228K *

Optimize cloud solutions for Media and Entertainment sectors, guiding enterprise customers in adopting AWS services. Engage in architectural design, strategy execution, and relationship building to dr...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$86K - $198K *

Unlock the potential of secure cloud environments by designing and governing AWS architectures for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, security, and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $205K *

Advance your career by leading technical sales for federal agencies. Utilize Cloudera technologies to create impactful data solutions, nurture customer relationships, and drive innovation in the publi...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $178K *

Drive customer success by leading a technical support team, resolving complex issues, and enhancing product performance through innovative solutions and tools. Collaborate globally to ensure 24/7 supp...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive cloud innovation by managing Azure environments, ensuring security and efficiency in resource deployment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support cloud modernization initiative...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in private cloud services. Oversee specialized teams to ensure high availability, security, and scalability of on-premises infrastructure, while aligning with bro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$146K - $234K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud solutions for national security. As a Cloud Software Engineer, you'll develop cutting-edge AI/ML capabilities on AWS, collaborating in a dynamic environm...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $273K *

Join a dynamic team as a Solution Architect, driving architectural strategy and delivering scalable solutions for complex federal engagements. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure mission success a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $273K *

Lead the charge in architectural strategy for complex national security projects, ensuring scalable solutions and executive alignment while driving business impact with cutting-edge Salesforce technol...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Pioneer innovative Microsoft Fabric solutions, guiding clients through architecture, implementation, and operational handover, ensuring a scalable and secure data platform foundation with hands-on tec...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Drive enterprise data solutions by architecting and implementing secure ETL pipelines and integration models. Collaborate with technical authorities and lead code development to ensure high-quality, t...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $231K *

Lead cloud infrastructure management and Linux system administration, ensuring optimal performance and support for both local and remote environments. Collaborate with IT professionals to enhance clou...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $231K *

Partner with us to manage and optimize cloud infrastructure while providing expert Linux support. Leverage your skills in server administration and network troubleshooting to enhance our dynamic IT te...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.