Live job postings
499
as of 29 Jun 2026
Demand index
0.20%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$140k
$140,000
Salary range
$120k – $140k
$120,000 – $140,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
AWS / Azure / GCP Architecture DesignCloud Migration Strategy & ExecutionInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)Kubernetes & Container OrchestrationNetwork & Security Architecture (Zero Trust, IAM, VPC)Cost Optimization & FinOpsDevOps / CI/CD Pipeline Design (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)Cloud-Native Application Patterns (microservices, serverless)Hybrid & Multi-Cloud ArchitectureAutomation Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Compliance & Governance (SOC 2, PCI DSS, PIPEDA)Leadership & Stakeholder Communication
AI impact on this career
AI is reshaping the Cloud Architect role by automating routine infrastructure decisions and code generation. Tools like AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, and AI-driven FinOps platforms now handle many pattern selections and cost optimization scenarios. Architects increasingly focus on designing systems that integrate AI/ML services securely and cost-effectively rather than hand-configuring every component. However, the strategic thinking, governance framework design, and complex troubleshooting required for production-grade cloud environments remain deeply human skills. The role is shifting from 'how to build it' toward 'what to build and why, with AI as a tool.'
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