ATS keywords · Solutions Architect

ATS keywords for a solutions architect resume

The most important ATS keywords for a solutions architect resume are your cloud platform named exactly (AWS, Azure, GCP), the architecture patterns you design (microservices, event-driven architecture, API design, high availability, integration patterns), delivery-side skills (solution design, proof of concept, pre-sales, technical documentation), and certifications spelled out in full — "AWS Certified Solutions Architect" is a literal recruiter search string.

Updated August 31, 2026

Solutions architect searches are certification-heavy: recruiters query the exact cert name, so write "AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional", never just "AWS certified". Pattern keywords matter because JDs use them verbatim ("event-driven", "well-architected"). Anchor each with business context — "designed the landing-zone migration for a 40-account AWS org" beats a keyword list with no evidence.

Cloud platforms

AWSAzureGCPWell-Architected FrameworkLanding zonesCloud migrationHybrid cloud

Architecture patterns

MicroservicesEvent-driven architectureAPI designIntegration patternsHigh availabilityDisaster recoveryServerless

Delivery

Solution designProof of conceptTechnical documentationPre-salesStakeholder alignmentCost optimization

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectAzure Solutions Architect ExpertGoogle Professional Cloud ArchitectTOGAFKubernetes (CKA)

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