Explore Solutions Architect Jobs

Find your next opportunity among vetted Solutions Architect jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Solutions Architects connect business goals with technology, designing systems that help organizations solve complex challenges, modernize infrastructure, and deliver reliable products and services.

What Does a Solutions Architect Do?

Solutions Architects assess business and technical requirements, then shape end-to-end solutions that meet them. They may develop architecture diagrams, evaluate platforms and vendors, guide cloud adoption, and collaborate with engineering, security, product, and client-facing teams. Depending on the organization, the role can focus on enterprise systems, cloud platforms, software products, or customer implementations.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for experience in system design, cloud services, integration patterns, and software development practices. Strong communication is essential: architects must explain trade-offs, document decisions, and align technical teams with business stakeholders. Relevant certifications and expertise with platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud may be beneficial, depending on the job.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Solutions Architect roles are available across technology, finance, healthcare, consulting, and other industries. Seniority, specialization, location, and the scope of responsibility influence compensation. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to explore roles aligned with experienced candidates’ career goals.

Find Your Next Solutions Architect Role

Browse Solutions Architect openings on Ladders to compare responsibilities, required experience, and work arrangements. Use listings to identify roles that match your technical strengths and preferred industries, and take the next step toward a high-impact architecture career.

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$114K - $160K *

Champion new business sales through strategic account planning and relationship building with C-suite executives. Leverage AI insights and collaborate with a diverse team to drive solutions that enhan...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $160K *

Elevate your career by driving new business sales through strategic account planning and relationship building with C-suite executives. Leverage your expertise in SaaS solutions to deliver impactful r...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate our DevOps capabilities by automating build and deployment processes, ensuring platform health, and enhancing monitoring tools. Collaborate with teams to implement secure, scalable solutions i...

Washington, DCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by architecting robust data pipelines. Collaborate with product teams to optimize data ingestion and ensure reliability, supporting analytics and AI init...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data center automation. In this role, you'll design cutting-edge control systems for critical infrastructure projects globally, collaborating with diverse team...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$116K - $194K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a hands-on Appian Solutions Developer, leading an Agile team in application development, enhancements, and support. Drive technical design, collaborate with stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you architect secure CI/CD pipelines, manage Kubernetes clusters, and implement security automation in AWS. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency while embe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $197K *

Unlock potential by providing end-to-end support and consultancy across multiple product suites, ensuring customer success through effective integration and proactive service enhancements in a dynamic...

Ottawa, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $366K *

Innovate and lead a high-performing software development team to deliver scalable enterprise Time and Pay solutions. Collaborate with HR and Finance to drive strategy and enhance operational efficienc...

Cambridge, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $186K *

Accelerate data-driven transformations by leading D&A sales cycles, engaging with executives, and driving adoption of innovative AI solutions to enhance customer business outcomes and strategies...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement cloud-native data solutions, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange across platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance data accessibility and support advan...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Build and automate security solutions within the software development lifecycle, enhancing application and cloud security through hands-on collaboration and systemic risk evaluation. Lead initiatives...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $137K *

Unlock your potential as you drive secure automation for cloud migrations, developing infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and ensure compliance whil...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Tackle the challenges of building scalable backend services in a cloud environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the Temporal Cloud experience, focusing on reliability, performan...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $240K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build AI infrastructure, ensure reliability and security, and guide technical direction while fostering engineer development. Lead innovative projects that e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering by developing scalable Python microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to enhance real-time data processing and cloud-based solutions...

Bethesda, MDRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Drive business growth by identifying and qualifying federal procurement opportunities, focusing on healthcare contracts. Collaborate on capture strategies and build partnerships to enhance win probabi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$222K - $278K *

Drive impactful change by consolidating technologies and digitizing workflows for enterprise customers, while fostering executive relationships and managing complex sales processes that promote safety...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $115K *

Elevate your career by coordinating multidisciplinary BIM models for complex industrial projects. Lead clash detection, ensure model accuracy, and drive collaboration among teams to deliver high-quali...

Plano, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead large-scale engineering projects by overseeing design tasks, ensuring compliance, and mentoring team members. Collaborate with project managers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $138K *

Manage complex data center deployment projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment among stakeholders. Oversee planning, execution, and closeout while maintaining budget and risk controls in fast...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Manage configuration and release processes for software, ensuring accuracy and traceability of components, dependencies, and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze impacts a...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $215K *

Advance your career by leading software development initiatives, driving architecture design, and optimizing performance in a collaborative environment. Engage with cross-functional teams to deliver s...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $313K *

Join a team that's transforming public sector services by architecting innovative solutions to complex challenges. Collaborate directly with government clients using MuleSoft's Anypoint Platform to dr...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Solutions Architect do?question toggle

    A Solutions Architect designs technology solutions that address business needs. The role often includes evaluating requirements, selecting platforms, defining system integrations, documenting architecture, and coordinating with engineering and business teams.

  • What qualifications are common for Solutions Architect jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek experience with system design, cloud platforms, software development, integration, and technical communication. Some roles prefer certifications or specialized industry knowledge.

  • Which cloud platforms are useful for Solutions Architects?question toggle

    AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud are commonly requested. The most relevant platform depends on the employer’s technology environment and the role’s focus.

  • How much do Solutions Architects earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, specialization, and role scope. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Solutions Architect jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore Solutions Architect listings on Ladders to find vetted opportunities with compensation of at least $100,000 and compare roles by responsibilities and qualifications.