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Cloud Solutions Architect

Cloud Solutions Architects design and implement cloud computing solutions for organizations, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.

Median Salary
$168,700
Jobs Available
58,942
Career Level
Mid Level
Growth Rate
28% annually

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement cloud architecture solutions
  • Create migration strategies from on-premises to cloud environments
  • Optimize cloud resources for cost and performance
  • Ensure security and compliance in cloud infrastructure
  • Collaborate with development teams to implement cloud-native applications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Knowledge of networking, security, and infrastructure
  • Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Cloud certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect)
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Future Outlook

Exceptional growth projected as organizations continue to migrate to cloud infrastructure

Bright Outlook

Related Roles

DevOps EngineerSite Reliability EngineerCloud Security Architect

If you like

  • designing cloud infrastructure
  • optimizing cloud resources
  • implementing security protocols

Top Employers

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Amazon Web Services
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Microsoft
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Google Cloud
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IBM
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Oracle

Recommended Credentials

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Cloud Architecture Professional Certificate
by ITU
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Multi-Cloud Engineering
by ITU