Cloud Architect Jobs in Texas

Cloud Architect jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, energy, financial services, and healthcare sectors, with openings at every level from associate cloud engineer through principal architect and distinguished fellow. The largest hiring metros are Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston, where established employers such as Dell Technologies, AT&T, and ExxonMobil maintain deep cloud engineering teams. The most in-demand specialties right now are multi-cloud strategy, cloud security architecture, and platform engineering on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles325+
Top employerBain & Company
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring27
Work type74% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Miratech
Genesys Cloud Architect
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Miratech
Added 4d ago
Genesys Cloud Architect
Miratech
Texas City, Texas
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
None

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LTIMindtree
Salesforce Revenue Cloud Architect
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LTIMindtree
Added 6d ago
Salesforce Revenue Cloud Architect
LTIMindtree
Houston, Texas
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$119k - $167k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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MSR Technology Group
Cloud Architect
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MSR Technology Group
Added 2w ago
Cloud Architect
MSR Technology Group
Plano, Texas
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
On-Site
None

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SAP
SAP RISE Cloud Architect & Advisor
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SAP
Added 3w ago
SAP RISE Cloud Architect & Advisor
SAP
Houston, Texas
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Consulting & Professional Services
Technical Program Management
Cloud Engineering
$78k - $133k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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KPMG
Cloud Engineer / Cloud Architect
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KPMG
Added 1mo ago
Cloud Engineer / Cloud Architect
KPMG
Dallas, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Cloud Architect Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
91 jobs
Austin
75 jobs
Houston
40 jobs
Irving
28 jobs
Plano
28 jobs
Richardson
12 jobs
Spring
7 jobs
Frisco
6 jobs
Fort Worth
5 jobs

Cloud Architect Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Bain & Company
    Bain & Company17
  • Humana
    Humana11
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
    Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)11
  • Apple
    Apple9
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software128
  • Consulting & Professional Services58
  • Electronics & Hardware22
  • Banking & Financial Services16
  • Healthcare & Medical Services13

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in cloud architect jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related engineering field
  • Professional cloud certification such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
  • Five or more years of hands-on experience designing and deploying enterprise cloud infrastructure
  • Demonstrated experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, or AWS CloudFormation
  • Strong background in cloud security frameworks, identity and access management, and compliance requirements such as SOC 2 or FedRAMP
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and translating business requirements into scalable cloud architecture

Cloud Architect Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a cloud architect in Texas?

Texas has no state-issued license for cloud architects, so the path runs through education and vendor certifications. Most Texas employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering, combined with an active professional-level credential such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect. Candidates who start in roles like systems administrator, DevOps engineer, or cloud engineer and build a portfolio of real architecture decisions are the ones Texas hiring managers advance fastest.

How much do cloud architects make in Texas?

Cloud architects in Texas earn a median of about $133,310 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,110 for the lowest 10% to over $191,800 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire cloud architects in Texas?

Employers hiring cloud architects in Texas right now include Bain & Company, Humana, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's mix of Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, large defense contractors, and a growing fintech corridor in Dallas-Fort Worth means demand stays consistent across multiple industries rather than concentrating in a single sector.

Which Texas cities have the most cloud architect jobs?

Dallas, Austin, and Houston account for the largest share of cloud architect openings in Texas. Austin's concentration of technology company offices and semiconductor firms drives strong demand there, Dallas-Fort Worth pulls volume from financial services, telecommunications, and large corporate IT departments headquartered in the Metroplex, and Houston's energy sector increasingly relies on cloud architects to modernize upstream and midstream operations.

Are there remote cloud architect jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. Cloud architecture is largely design and strategy work that translates well to distributed teams. About 26% of cloud architect openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how naturally the role fits asynchronous collaboration. The parts of the work most commonly done fully remote are solution design, documentation, and stakeholder alignment, while initial infrastructure build-outs or regulated government projects are more likely to require some on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a cloud architect in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a cloud engineer or junior infrastructure role first, then working toward architecture responsibilities from the inside. Large Texas employers such as Dell Technologies, USAA, and Texas Instruments run structured early-career programs and rotational IT tracks that place candidates without senior experience into cloud-adjacent roles. Earning an associate-level cloud certification, contributing to open-source infrastructure projects, and building a documented home-lab portfolio of architecture diagrams give candidates a concrete edge when applying to these programs.

Where can I find and apply to cloud architect jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to cloud architect jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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