Cloud & InfrastructureVery High

Cloud Architect

Design and oversee cloud computing strategies and implementations for organizations.

Gehalt
70K - 130K EUR
Nachfrage
Very High
Kernkompetenzen
5
Aktualisiert
Feb 2026

Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects are the strategic minds behind modern infrastructure. They design systems that are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective. With cloud spending growing exponentially, companies need architects who can make smart decisions about platform choices, migration strategies, and cost optimization. Certified cloud architects with hands-on experience command some of the highest salaries in tech.

Fähigkeiten

AWS/GCP/Azure
Solution Design
Cost Optimization
Security
Multi-Cloud

LinkedIn-Optimierung

  1. 1

    Highlight cloud certifications prominently (AWS SA Pro, GCP Pro)

  2. 2

    Share architecture diagrams and design decisions

  3. 3

    Post about cloud cost optimization strategies

  4. 4

    Connect with CTOs and VPs of Engineering

  5. 5

    Contribute to cloud community and conferences

Lebenslauf

  1. 1

    Lead with scale: "Architected cloud platform serving 50M users"

  2. 2

    Detail cost savings achieved through architecture decisions

  3. 3

    List specific certifications with dates

  4. 4

    Show multi-cloud experience if applicable

  5. 5

    Include migration experience from on-premise to cloud

Outreach-Strategie

  1. 1

    Research their current cloud provider and architecture

  2. 2

    Share insights on cloud cost optimization for their scale

  3. 3

    Mention relevant certifications they value

  4. 4

    Connect with their infrastructure team

  5. 5

    Offer architecture review insights

Interview-Vorbereitung

  1. 1

    Prepare architecture whiteboards for complex systems

  2. 2

    Review well-architected framework pillars

  3. 3

    Show cost-consciousness in design decisions

  4. 4

    Demonstrate security-first architecture thinking

Ein Tag als Cloud Architect

Architecture review meetings, design cloud solutions for new projects, optimize existing infrastructure costs, security reviews, mentor engineering teams on cloud best practices, evaluate new cloud services.

Karrierepfad

Cloud Engineer
Senior Cloud Engineer
Cloud Architect
Principal Architect
Director of Cloud
VP of Infrastructure
CTO

Häufige Fehler

  • Only having one cloud provider experience

  • Not showing cost optimization results

  • Missing key certifications

  • Not demonstrating security architecture skills

  • Ignoring operational excellence in designs

Wichtige Tools

AWSTerraformCloudFormationKubernetesDatadogPulumiLucidchart

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Durchschnittsgehalt für eine/n Cloud Architect?

Das Durchschnittsgehalt für eine/n Cloud Architect in Europa liegt zwischen 70K - 130K EUR. Dies variiert je nach Erfahrung, Standort und Unternehmenstyp.

Kernkompetenzen für eine/n Cloud Architect?

Wichtigste technische Fähigkeiten: AWS/GCP/Azure, Solution Design, Cost Optimization, Security, Multi-Cloud. Soft Skills wie Kommunikation und Teamarbeit sind ebenso wichtig.

Karrierepfad für eine/n Cloud Architect?

Typischer Weg: Cloud Engineer > Senior Cloud Engineer > Cloud Architect > Principal Architect > Director of Cloud > VP of Infrastructure > CTO.

Cloud Architect

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