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Solutions Architect

Solutions Architects design complex technical solutions that align with business requirements and integrate multiple systems.

$145,000
Median Salary
200,000
Total Employed
2
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
Low Risk

Safer than 89% of jobs in our database

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Pivot Score 74/100

Strong pivot potential — many safe, transferable career paths available.

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Job Market Data

Real trends from multiple job platforms

High Demand

Listing Trends

1 sources tracked
🇺🇸 United States
41.8K listings
Adzuna (41.8K)
🇩🇪 Germany
2.3K listings
Adzuna (2.3K)
🇫🇷 France
1.3K listings
Adzuna (1.3K)
🇪🇸 Spain
322 listings
Adzuna (322)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2.9K listings
Adzuna (2.9K)
Sources: Adzuna
Updated Feb 27, 2026

Career Outlook

Why this is a strong career choice

Job Outlook
Growing +25%
AI Resistance Score
7/10 High
Market Demand
Competitive

Why This Career Is AI-Resistant

AI can suggest architectural patterns

Pre-built solutions reduce custom design

Cloud templates accelerate architecture

Low-code platforms simplify integration

Strong choice for career changers

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Principal Architect

12%
Salary Change +30%
Skill Overlap 90%
Time to Transition 3-5 years

Skills to Learn

Technical LeadershipStrategyMentorship

Cloud Engineer

20%
Salary Change -15%
Skill Overlap 75%
Time to Transition Lateral move

Skills to Learn

Hands-on CloudInfrastructure as CodeDevOps

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