Design and manage cloud infrastructure that powers modern applications. Cloud architects are among the highest-paid roles in tech.
$55K-$80K
0-2 years
Support cloud infrastructure, learn cloud services, get your first certification.
At the entry level, focus on building strong foundations in AWS/Azure/GCP basics, Linux, Networking. Understand the fundamentals deeply before moving to advanced topics. Support cloud infrastructure, learn cloud services, get your first certification.
To advance from Cloud Support / Junior Cloud Engineer to Cloud Engineer, you need to demonstrate mastery of AWS/Azure/GCP basics, Linux, Networking and start developing skills in IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), Container Orchestration. Take on stretch assignments, seek mentorship, and build a track record of consistent delivery.
$90K-$140K
2-5 years
Build cloud solutions, automate infrastructure, optimize costs.
At the mid level, focus on building strong foundations in IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), Container Orchestration, Serverless. Deepen your expertise and start developing leadership skills. Build cloud solutions, automate infrastructure, optimize costs.
To advance from Cloud Engineer to Senior Cloud Architect, you need to demonstrate mastery of IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), Container Orchestration, Serverless and start developing skills in Enterprise Architecture, Migration Strategy. Take on stretch assignments, seek mentorship, and build a track record of consistent delivery.
$150K-$200K
5-8 years
Design enterprise cloud strategies, lead migrations, ensure best practices.
At the senior level, focus on building strong foundations in Enterprise Architecture, Migration Strategy, Hybrid Cloud. Deepen your expertise and start developing leadership skills. Design enterprise cloud strategies, lead migrations, ensure best practices.
To advance from Senior Cloud Architect to Principal Cloud Architect / VP Cloud, you need to demonstrate mastery of Enterprise Architecture, Migration Strategy, Hybrid Cloud and start developing skills in Cloud Strategy, Digital Transformation. Take on stretch assignments, seek mentorship, and build a track record of consistent delivery.
$200K-$300K+
8+ years
Define cloud vision, drive digital transformation, manage cloud strategy at scale.
At the lead level, focus on building strong foundations in Cloud Strategy, Digital Transformation, Multi-cloud Governance. Deepen your expertise and start developing leadership skills. Define cloud vision, drive digital transformation, manage cloud strategy at scale.
SavageOne Pty Ltd
A leading technology firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Cloud Solution Architect to design and implement cloud solutions. The role requires 7 years of experience, strong knowledge of AWS,...
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities,...
Zip
• Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in C#, modern systems architecture, design patterns, and engineering principles to design and optimize secure, scalable platforms • Engineering leader who...
Maximus Inc.
Description & Requirements Maximus is seeking a Senior Director, Solution Architect. The candidate will be a Lead for solution architecture and estimation with a focus in the healthcare managed...
NICE
At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re...
Ripple
At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses,...
Key skills for Cloud Support / Junior Cloud Engineer (0-2 years): AWS/Azure/GCP basics, Linux, Networking, Cloud Practitioner cert, Basic scripting, IAM. Support cloud infrastructure, learn cloud services, get your first certification.
Key skills for Cloud Engineer (2-5 years): IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), Container Orchestration, Serverless, Solutions Architect cert, Cost Management, Multi-cloud. Build cloud solutions, automate infrastructure, optimize costs.
Key skills for Senior Cloud Architect (5-8 years): Enterprise Architecture, Migration Strategy, Hybrid Cloud, Security Architecture, Well-Architected Framework, FinOps. Design enterprise cloud strategies, lead migrations, ensure best practices.
Key skills for Principal Cloud Architect / VP Cloud (8+ years): Cloud Strategy, Digital Transformation, Multi-cloud Governance, Executive Communication, Innovation. Define cloud vision, drive digital transformation, manage cloud strategy at scale.
Cloud Architect salaries range from $55K-$80K at entry level to $200K-$300K+ at the Lead level.