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Cloud Architect Jobs
Cloud architects design the reference architectures, security models, and cost governance that shape enterprise cloud programs. ApTask places senior cloud architects with AWS, Azure, GCP, and multi-cloud experience into cloud transformation offices and platform engineering leadership. Most roles support remote work, with quarterly onsite workshops common on migration programs.
About Cloud Architect roles at ApTask
What cloud platform experience is most in demand?
AWS remains the largest bucket. Azure has grown fastest year-over-year, especially in regulated industries. GCP is niche but well-paid at analytics-heavy clients.
What certifications do architects need?
AWS Solutions Architect Professional or DevOps Engineer Professional. Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or DevOps Engineer Expert. GCP Professional Cloud Architect. Multi-cloud architects hold two or three of these.
Are cloud architect roles remote?
About 55-65% of cloud architect roles support remote work. Migration programs typically require quarterly onsite for stakeholder workshops.
What bill rates are typical for cloud architects?
Senior cloud architects bill $150-$225/hr. Principal architects with 12+ yrs enterprise experience and multi-cloud specialization bill higher.
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