What Does a Cloud Architect Do?
A cloud architect plans how a company runs in the cloud: which services to use, how systems connect, and how to keep it all secure, scalable and affordable. They set standards, guide migrations, and balance performance against cost across providers like AWS, Azure or GCP.
It is a senior, high-impact role that is almost entirely remote-compatible, since the infrastructure itself lives in the cloud. Deep provider knowledge and architecture experience define it.
Key skills
- Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Architecture & system design
- Networking & security
- Infrastructure as Code
- Cost optimisation
- Migration planning
Remote Cloud Architect salary
A remote Cloud Architect typically earns $120k – $200k per year (USD base salary). The range runs roughly from junior to senior — where you land depends on experience, region, and whether the employer pays by location or uses global pay.
For how remote pay is actually set, and how to negotiate it, read our remote salary guide and offer-negotiation guide.
Open remote Cloud Architect jobs
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