Solutions Architect
Designs enterprise systems and translates business needs into technical architecture.
$165,000 medianDemand 88/100growingRemote-friendlyTechnology
Core skills
What matters in this role
System DesignAWSStakeholder ManagementCommunication
Move from here
Where Solutions Architects go next
easy76% overlap
Solutions Architect → Technical Architect
Natural progression from solutions-architect to technical-architect — same track, higher scope and compensation.
10 mo+4% salary
moderate57% overlap
Solutions Architect → Enterprise Architect
Fast-track jump from solutions-architect to enterprise-architect — ambitious but very achievable with focused skill-building.
22 mo+18% salary
Get here
Paths that lead to Solutions Architect
moderate65% overlap
Software Engineer → Solutions Architect
Combine engineering depth with enterprise design and client-facing work.
12 mo+29% salary
easy72% overlap
Cloud Engineer → Solutions Architect
Natural progression from cloud-engineer to solutions-architect — same track, higher scope and compensation.
9 mo+22% salary
moderate60% overlap
Full-Stack Engineer → Solutions Architect
Ideal for engineers who love architecture and customer conversations.
12 mo+32% salary
Employers
Top employers hiring Solutions Architects
AWSMicrosoftAccentureDeloitteOracle
Countries
USAUKUAEAustraliaGermany
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