Cloud Architect Jobs in Seattle, WA
Cloud Architect jobs in Seattle, Washington draw strong demand across cloud-native software, enterprise technology, and aerospace, with roles concentrated in South Lake Union, the Central Business District, and Bellevue. Companies currently hiring include Amazon Web Services, Deloitte, and Amazon. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerAmazon Web Services
Work type76% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
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Senior Solutions Architect Microsoft Azure, Market Intel, Cloud Intelligence
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Amazon Web Services
Senior Solutions Architect Microsoft Azure, Market Intel, Cloud Intelligence
Seattle, Washington
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AWS Cloud Value Architect
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Cloudticity
AWS Cloud Value Architect
Seattle, Washington
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Associate Data Cloud Business Transformation Architect
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Deloitte
Associate Data Cloud Business Transformation Architect
Seattle, Washington
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Cloud Platform Architect - GCP
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Capgemini
Cloud Platform Architect - GCP
Seattle, Washington
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Senior Enterprise Cloud Architect
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HNTB Corporation
Senior Enterprise Cloud Architect
Seattle, Washington
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Senior Solutions Architect Microsoft Azure, Market Intel, Cloud Intelligence
Amazon Web Services·Seattle, Washington
Job functions:
$154k - $208k/yr
3+ yrs exp.
Certification
Full Time
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Microsoft Azure Cloud Intelligence (CI) SA you will be a leader with deep technical and business expertise influencing the AWS field on sales strategy and helping to design cloud-native solutions for their customers. You will develop and maintain cloud migration and modernization acumen across AWS and other public cloud offerings. You will document and share your insights to scale your expertise, and will also use these insights to improve our product offerings, and go-to-market campaigns.
The ideal candidate is an individual who understands the public cloud and has a passion for continual learning about new cloud offerings and the latest industry developments. You must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams, think strategically about the complex business and technical needs of our customers, and be equally comfortable communicating with C-level executives and technical decision makers. You must have a proven track record as a consultant, advisor, or main stake holder delivering cloud native solutions.
Key job responsibilities
A day in the life
The AWS Cloud Intelligence team is a specialty services organization that provides cloud compete expertise globally. We are subject matter experts (SMEs) covering top and emerging competitors, key domains, and industry segments. Cloud Intelligence enables field teams to help their customers quickly by removing both business and technical blockers in the sales cycle. We advise account teams and their customers through at scale content, gather and analyze insights surrounding comparable cloud providers, and highlight product and position gaps that our customers are experiencing to continuously improve AWS’ overall value proposition. In addition to on-demand self-service resources, the CI team provides targeted support for specific competitive opportunities through one-to-one customer engagements. This team hires SAs and BDMs who are SMEs in one or more public clouds to advise AWS field teams on the best strategies to develop compelling business cases to support customers co-existing and partnering with competing public cloud services.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
The ideal candidate is an individual who understands the public cloud and has a passion for continual learning about new cloud offerings and the latest industry developments. You must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams, think strategically about the complex business and technical needs of our customers, and be equally comfortable communicating with C-level executives and technical decision makers. You must have a proven track record as a consultant, advisor, or main stake holder delivering cloud native solutions.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Azure technology and Azure go-to-market strategy.
- Consult with field SAs and BDs to analyze customers’ business and technical requirements and determine how the needs can best be met by AWS.
- Present your recommendations and designs directly to customers, demonstrating proficiency interacting with business executives (CxOs) and technical audiences (Architect/Director).
- Analyze trends and competitive offerings to generate technical and business insights. Foster a community of compete specialists who leverage your insights.
- Technical content creation (decks, whitepapers, recordings)
- Deliver technical presentations and trainings to field SAs, BDMs, and product stake holders.
- Deliver operational excellence managing a pipeline of technical engagements that requires rapid delivery and frequent reprioritization.
A day in the life
The AWS Cloud Intelligence team is a specialty services organization that provides cloud compete expertise globally. We are subject matter experts (SMEs) covering top and emerging competitors, key domains, and industry segments. Cloud Intelligence enables field teams to help their customers quickly by removing both business and technical blockers in the sales cycle. We advise account teams and their customers through at scale content, gather and analyze insights surrounding comparable cloud providers, and highlight product and position gaps that our customers are experiencing to continuously improve AWS’ overall value proposition. In addition to on-demand self-service resources, the CI team provides targeted support for specific competitive opportunities through one-to-one customer engagements. This team hires SAs and BDMs who are SMEs in one or more public clouds to advise AWS field teams on the best strategies to develop compelling business cases to support customers co-existing and partnering with competing public cloud services.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
- 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
- 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience
- 8+ years of enterprise IT, either as a vendor, consultant or have prior experience working with or managing technical programs experience
- 6+ years of architecting/operating solutions built on any cloud service provider like Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, etc. experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
- Experience working with end user or developer communities
- 4+ years of leading development of applications backed by AWS services or using other cloud based technologies and services experience
- 4+ years of architecting/operating solutions built on any cloud service provider like Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, etc. experience
- Bachelor's degree, or AWS certification, such as, AWS Solutions Architect, or a similar cloud certification
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Francisco - 176,600.00 - 239,000.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Chicago - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 169,000.00 - 228,600.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Dallas - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
Amazon Web Services
Senior Solutions Architect Microsoft Azure, Market Intel, Cloud Intelligence
Seattle, Washington
Added 4d ago
Job functions:
$154k - $208k/yr
3+ yrs exp.
Certification
Full Time
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Microsoft Azure Cloud Intelligence (CI) SA you will be a leader with deep technical and business expertise influencing the AWS field on sales strategy and helping to design cloud-native solutions for their customers. You will develop and maintain cloud migration and modernization acumen across AWS and other public cloud offerings. You will document and share your insights to scale your expertise, and will also use these insights to improve our product offerings, and go-to-market campaigns.
The ideal candidate is an individual who understands the public cloud and has a passion for continual learning about new cloud offerings and the latest industry developments. You must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams, think strategically about the complex business and technical needs of our customers, and be equally comfortable communicating with C-level executives and technical decision makers. You must have a proven track record as a consultant, advisor, or main stake holder delivering cloud native solutions.
Key job responsibilities
A day in the life
The AWS Cloud Intelligence team is a specialty services organization that provides cloud compete expertise globally. We are subject matter experts (SMEs) covering top and emerging competitors, key domains, and industry segments. Cloud Intelligence enables field teams to help their customers quickly by removing both business and technical blockers in the sales cycle. We advise account teams and their customers through at scale content, gather and analyze insights surrounding comparable cloud providers, and highlight product and position gaps that our customers are experiencing to continuously improve AWS’ overall value proposition. In addition to on-demand self-service resources, the CI team provides targeted support for specific competitive opportunities through one-to-one customer engagements. This team hires SAs and BDMs who are SMEs in one or more public clouds to advise AWS field teams on the best strategies to develop compelling business cases to support customers co-existing and partnering with competing public cloud services.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
The ideal candidate is an individual who understands the public cloud and has a passion for continual learning about new cloud offerings and the latest industry developments. You must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams, think strategically about the complex business and technical needs of our customers, and be equally comfortable communicating with C-level executives and technical decision makers. You must have a proven track record as a consultant, advisor, or main stake holder delivering cloud native solutions.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Azure technology and Azure go-to-market strategy.
- Consult with field SAs and BDs to analyze customers’ business and technical requirements and determine how the needs can best be met by AWS.
- Present your recommendations and designs directly to customers, demonstrating proficiency interacting with business executives (CxOs) and technical audiences (Architect/Director).
- Analyze trends and competitive offerings to generate technical and business insights. Foster a community of compete specialists who leverage your insights.
- Technical content creation (decks, whitepapers, recordings)
- Deliver technical presentations and trainings to field SAs, BDMs, and product stake holders.
- Deliver operational excellence managing a pipeline of technical engagements that requires rapid delivery and frequent reprioritization.
A day in the life
The AWS Cloud Intelligence team is a specialty services organization that provides cloud compete expertise globally. We are subject matter experts (SMEs) covering top and emerging competitors, key domains, and industry segments. Cloud Intelligence enables field teams to help their customers quickly by removing both business and technical blockers in the sales cycle. We advise account teams and their customers through at scale content, gather and analyze insights surrounding comparable cloud providers, and highlight product and position gaps that our customers are experiencing to continuously improve AWS’ overall value proposition. In addition to on-demand self-service resources, the CI team provides targeted support for specific competitive opportunities through one-to-one customer engagements. This team hires SAs and BDMs who are SMEs in one or more public clouds to advise AWS field teams on the best strategies to develop compelling business cases to support customers co-existing and partnering with competing public cloud services.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
- 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
- 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience
- 8+ years of enterprise IT, either as a vendor, consultant or have prior experience working with or managing technical programs experience
- 6+ years of architecting/operating solutions built on any cloud service provider like Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, etc. experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
- Experience working with end user or developer communities
- 4+ years of leading development of applications backed by AWS services or using other cloud based technologies and services experience
- 4+ years of architecting/operating solutions built on any cloud service provider like Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, etc. experience
- Bachelor's degree, or AWS certification, such as, AWS Solutions Architect, or a similar cloud certification
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Francisco - 176,600.00 - 239,000.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Chicago - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 169,000.00 - 228,600.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Dallas - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon Web Services52
- Deloitte26
- Amazon13
- Google9
- NVIDIA9
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software64
- Distribution & Wholesale49
- Consulting & Professional Services44
- Investment & Asset Management27
- Accounting & Auditing26
Cloud Architect Jobs in Seattle: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a cloud architect job in Seattle?
The most direct path is targeting Seattle's cloud-native software companies, hyperscaler campuses, and enterprise technology firms, which generate the bulk of local openings. South Lake Union and Bellevue are the densest hiring corridors. Candidates who demonstrate hands-on multi-cloud experience, solutions design at scale, and familiarity with DevOps pipelines tend to stand out here, where technical depth is valued over generalist credentials.
Which companies hire cloud architects in Seattle?
Companies currently hiring cloud architects in Seattle include Amazon Web Services, Deloitte, and Amazon, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Seattle's employer mix skews heavily toward hyperscale tech, aerospace, and enterprise software firms, meaning cloud architect roles here often sit closer to core product and infrastructure teams than in other metros.
Are there remote cloud architect jobs in Seattle?
Yes, cloud architect work is relatively remote-friendly given its design and advisory nature, though roles requiring hands-on infrastructure access or client-facing delivery often expect in-office presence. About 24% of cloud architect openings tied to Seattle are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. Strategy, architecture review, and governance-focused positions are most commonly listed as fully remote within the Seattle market.
How can I get a cloud architect job in Seattle with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Seattle is moving into a junior cloud engineer or solutions engineer role at a mid-size software company or managed services provider, then building toward architecture responsibilities. Seattle's startup ecosystem in South Lake Union also hires junior cloud practitioners who grow quickly. Earning a major cloud certification from AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and contributing to an open-source infrastructure project gives local candidates a measurable edge at this level.
Which industries hire the most cloud architects in Seattle?
Seattle cloud architect roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Distribution & Wholesale, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Seattle's position as the home base for major hyperscalers and a long-standing aerospace and defense presence means cloud infrastructure demand here is both deep and diverse across commercial and government-adjacent workloads.
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