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Cloud Architect vs. Solutions Architect: Cloud vs. Broad Technical Design

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Cloud architects specialize in designing infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) — network topology, security, cost optimization, and cloud-native service selection. Solutions architects design broader technical solutions that may span cloud, on-premise, and third-party systems — translating business requirements into end-to-end technical architectures. The distinction lies in whether the scope is cloud-specific or technology-agnostic.

James Chae

Автор James Chae — Сооснователь, Expert Sapiens

Экспертиза платформы: IT-консалтинг и технологические услуги · Проверено июнь 2026

Ключевые отличия

АспектCloud ArchitectSolutions Architect
ScopeCloud-specific — infrastructure design, cloud service selection, and optimization on AWS, Azure, or GCPBroad technical design — encompasses cloud, on-premise, SaaS integrations, and end-to-end system architecture
Primary deliverablesCloud architecture diagrams, landing zone designs, security frameworks, and cost optimization plansSolution design documents, technology selection recommendations, integration architectures, and reference implementations
CertificationsAWS Solutions Architect Professional, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect ExpertTOGAF, Zachman Framework, vendor-neutral architecture certifications; may also hold cloud certifications
Customer interfaceOften internal role or cloud vendor professional services — technical infrastructure focusOften customer-facing role at technology companies — designs solutions to meet client business requirements
Tooling focusDeep knowledge of cloud-specific services — Lambda, Kubernetes on EKS/GKE, RDS, S3, VPC designBroader tooling knowledge — may evaluate and compare on-prem, SaaS, and cloud options without cloud bias

Когда выбрать Cloud Architect

  • You are building a cloud-native application and need expert infrastructure design on AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Your cloud costs are uncontrolled and you need architecture changes to optimize spend
  • You are migrating from on-premise to cloud and need a detailed migration architecture
  • Cloud security, compliance, and multi-account governance need expert design

Когда выбрать Solutions Architect

  • You need a technical architecture that spans multiple systems, vendors, and deployment environments
  • Your business is evaluating technology options and needs vendor-neutral solution design
  • You are working with a technology vendor who provides solutions architects to design and implement their product in your environment
  • The problem requires designing integrations between cloud services, on-prem systems, and SaaS platforms

Что выбрать?

For purely cloud-native companies, a cloud architect's deep platform expertise is more valuable than a broader solutions architect. For enterprises with hybrid or complex multi-vendor environments, a solutions architect's ability to design across the full technology landscape is essential. In practice, senior engineers often hold both capabilities — the distinction matters most when evaluating specialist consultants or deciding which type of architect to hire.

Типичная стоимость

Почасовая ставка

$100–$350/hr

Стандартный диапазон от старших консультантов-разработчиков до дробных CTO

За сессию

$200–$700

За сфокусированную техническую консультацию, проверку архитектуры или оценку вендоров

Ежемесячный ретейнер

$5,000–$20,000/month

Для дробного CTO (как правило, 2–4 дня в неделю)

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