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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$128K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction by managing services teams, optimizing project delivery, and enhancing client engagement strategies for government clients, ensuring alignment wi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by enhancing data security and integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures, conduct audits, and mitigate risks while staying ahead of...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's building and optimizing a robust internal data platform to enhance product insights, streamline data ingestion, and ensure data quality for analytics and reporting. Collaborate with...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Engineer robust security solutions to protect users and partners. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance security across infrastructure, applications, and compliance, while writing production code...

New York City, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Drive legal excellence by managing contracts and compliance for healthcare units. Collaborate with teams to navigate technology agreements and uphold healthcare laws, ensuring business success and ris...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $115K *

Optimize warehouse operations by implementing WMS solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, lead testing, and ensure successful deployments, driving efficiency and scalability in logisti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$99K - $120K *

Lead the charge in integrating critical building automation systems, overseeing installation, startup, and commissioning. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success while maintaining hig...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $171K *

Champion high-impact deployments by leveraging data intelligence and AI to drive governance solutions in regulated industries, serving as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and delivering measurable va...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $209K *

Champion the technical direction of customer engagements, designing high-level architectures and implementation plans for GitLab. Lead migrations, provide DevOps consulting, and ensure deliverables me...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to enhance our cloud-based platform as a Full Stack Developer, leveraging your DevOps and AWS expertise. Collaborate across the stack to build, automate, and scale applications while ensuring...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $204K *

Transform customer operations by leading AI-driven business initiatives, ensuring strategic deployment of the Celonis Platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance value realization and drive imp...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $237K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement global security compliance frameworks, driving enterprise-wide initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards across complex cloud environmen...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $114K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving growth in Electrophysiology-focused Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Leverage your clinical expertise to build relationships, enhance product adoption, and ensure...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing SAP environments through expert support and administration. You'll manage SAP HANA and Basis operations, ensuring seamless upgrades, troubleshooting, and sys...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $200K *

Lead and elevate analytic approaches to support contract negotiations, drive strategic initiatives, and mentor a skilled team, enhancing provider relationships and regulatory compliance to improve the...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the technical health of a claims platform by enhancing applications, ensuring system stability, and bridging engineering with business needs. This hybrid role combines hands-on development with s...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing complex RF communication projects, ensuring successful design and implementation for public safety systems. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients while demonstrating...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $275K *

Manage the delivery of GPU clusters for AI workloads by coordinating teams across engineering, networking, and operations. Develop strategies, manage risks, and ensure timely, quality launches to scal...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $125K *

Drive the execution of immersive projects by providing technical oversight and support, ensuring seamless integration and coordination with partners globally while maintaining high standards of qualit...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of our enterprise data platform, driving initiatives for data ingestion, storage, and transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$194K - $285K *

Lead the end-to-end application lifecycle by shaping product strategy and improving customer workflows, ensuring reliable and secure software deployment across diverse environments while collaborating...

Milpitas, CARemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $119K *

Drive the commissioning of renewable energy projects, managing teams to ensure all testing and installation meets safety standards and project goals. Collaborate across functions for seamless project...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of program management solutions. Leverage your software systems engineering expertise and product ownership skills to drive innovation and deliver high-quality, c...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming utilities through strategic consulting on SCADA, EMS, and grid modernization. Drive innovation, assess technologies, and guide implementation for enhanced operational e...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $120K *

Engage in complex contract administration, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Collaborate with stakeholders to navigate contractual obligations and develop innovative solutions that support...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.