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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$125K - $150K *

Develop scalable technical architectures by translating business objectives into actionable strategies. Lead cross-functional teams in designing solutions for healthcare and financial systems, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $255K *

Contribute to transformative cloud projects by migrating systems, optimizing infrastructure, and ensuring seamless integration of Microsoft 365 applications. Join us in driving innovative solutions to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $240K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with sales teams to design and present technical architectures that meet customer needs across cloud, data protection, and networking, ensuring high-qual...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Help us shape the future of data and analytics by leading the design of innovative platforms. This role requires hands-on architecture expertise in Microsoft Fabric, guiding teams from discovery to de...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing hybrid cloud solutions, enhancing IT infrastructure scalability and performance. Collaborate with security teams to optimize cloud environments and ensure hig...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by designing secure AI platforms that empower teams to automate workflows seamlessly. Lead security integration into development processes, ensuring robust protection while enabling r...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $138K *

Join a team that's transforming data migration for federal grant programs. Lead end-to-end activities, ensuring data integrity and quality as you onboard legacy data onto a Salesforce-based platform...

Reston, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and manage cloud technologies, ensuring operational efficiency and security while enhancing internal processes through automation and effe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and managing solutions that enhance security and operational efficiency while collaborating across teams to meet business needs and drive inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $147K *

Optimize enterprise data architectures and governance frameworks to enhance analytics, AI/ML, and modernization efforts. Drive integration strategies and establish standards for data management and co...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $177K *

Drive the transformation to AI-ready enterprises by designing data solutions that empower decision-making, integrating modern data architectures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliv...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$152K - $198K *

Shape the future of data architecture by designing robust data pipelines and models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accessibility and security, ensuring optimal data solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $185K *

Transform enterprise architecture by leading global initiatives in Microsoft 365 and AI integration. Drive collaboration, enhance productivity, and ensure security across platforms while guiding teams...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$146K - $234K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise IT architecture and cloud modernization initiatives. Drive strategic decisions and deliver innovative solutions for state government agencies, ensuring comp...

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $175K *

Pioneer security architecture initiatives to protect our products with secure-by-design frameworks. Collaborate across teams to evaluate risks, create actionable guidance, and drive standardized secur...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$152K - $269K *

Explore the forefront of enterprise AI solutions by pioneering innovative architectures and prototypes that solve complex business problems. You will cultivate relationships, drive technical wins, and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $219K *

Innovate cloud solutions as a technical expert, designing and deploying scalable applications. Collaborate with Agile teams to enhance user experience and ensure operational excellence in cloud enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative infrastructure architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry standards. Drive modernization initiatives and mentor teams to enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative infrastructure architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry standards while leading modernization initiatives and enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Transform infrastructure architecture by leading design, implementation, and governance of identity solutions. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and mentor teams to enhance operational e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of innovative infrastructure architectures. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and mentor teams while optimizing identity solu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative infrastructure architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate with teams to drive modernization initiatives and establish governanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of infrastructure by leading architecture design, driving technology implementation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to create scalable identit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Champion the design and implementation of infrastructure architectures, driving innovation and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards. Lead identity modernization initiatives and mentor teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative infrastructure architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry standards. Drive modernization initiatives and mentor teams to enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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.