Business Architect Jobs

Business architects connect an organization’s strategy to the capabilities, operating models, processes, and technology needed to deliver it. Explore vetted Business Architect opportunities on Ladders, including senior roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. Openings and requirements vary by employer and location.

What Does a Business Architect Do?

Business architects analyze how an organization creates value and translate strategic goals into practical plans for change. Their work may include defining business capabilities, documenting current and future operating models, mapping processes, identifying gaps, and coordinating transformation initiatives across business and technology teams.

Common Business Architect Responsibilities

  • Connect enterprise strategy to business capabilities, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
  • Design or improve operating models, organizational structures, and end-to-end processes.
  • Develop architecture artifacts such as capability maps, value streams, and business blueprints.
  • Partner with executives, product leaders, IT teams, and stakeholders to assess change impacts.
  • Identify opportunities to improve customer experience, efficiency, resilience, and growth.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for strategic thinking, business analysis, stakeholder facilitation, and clear communication. Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, process modeling, operating-model design, and transformation planning can be valuable. Specific qualifications vary; some roles prefer a relevant degree, industry expertise, or professional certifications.

Business Architect Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as seniority, industry, location, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore Business Architect listings in this compensation range. Senior architects may advance into enterprise architecture, strategy, transformation leadership, or executive roles.

Find Business Architect Jobs on Ladders

Browse Business Architect opportunities and compare role requirements, responsibilities, and compensation details. Use Ladders to find professional positions that match your experience and career goals.

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$85K - $118K *

Innovate the pharmacy landscape by architecting comprehensive TPA solutions, transforming complex requirements into streamlined operations, and enhancing client outcomes through strategic PBM partners...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $116K *

Elevate business processes by analyzing and optimizing vendor integrations, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance product delivery and streamline operational efficiency in a rem...

Montreal, QCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Shape the future of our technology landscape by architecting scalable, secure systems that empower a high-growth environment through innovative SaaS and AI strategies. Lead the implementation of best...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $322K *

Architect scalable AI solutions by designing robust architectures that integrate seamlessly across teams. Collaborate on workflows, ensure reliability, and promote reusable patterns to enhance AI agen...

Richardson, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive growth by designing tailored software solutions for schools. Leverage your technical expertise to engage clients, deliver impactful demos, and collaborate with cross-f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative Salesforce solutions, guiding teams through technical design and delivery while ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet client...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate data-driven strategies to enhance business decision-making and optimize reporting processes. Leverage expertise in BI, CRM Analytics, and Salesforce to deliver actionable insights and support...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $230K *

Lead strategic initiatives in enterprise voice and collaboration technologies, ensuring secure, scalable communication services. Drive modernization, manage vendor relationships, and oversee a multi-m...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $202K *

Drive customer success by serving as a technical expert, guiding implementations and optimizing strategies for Harness AppSec solutions. Collaborate with clients to ensure they achieve maximum value a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by architecting macOS lifecycle management strategies for enterprise environments. Lead multi-tenant initiatives to enhance device management, security, and compliance while collabora...

Alpharetta, GARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Empower teams by leading the technical vision and delivery standards for ServiceNow. Drive high-quality implementations across engagements while mentoring talent and collaborating with management to e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$236K - $316K *

Architect transformative enterprise solutions by leveraging the Salesforce Platform. Engage with strategic customers, influencing architecture strategy and guiding project execution to deliver excepti...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage multiple large-scale projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative software solutions in a global legal environment. Drive project succ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $273K *

Empower revenue teams by building and leading a world-class Success Architecture team. Drive implementation, adoption, and technical credibility while fostering strategic partnerships across Product...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $154K *

Unlock advanced data solutions by leveraging Microsoft Azure and Power BI. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality analytics and reporting, while enhancing business intelligence capabilities th...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's paving the way for innovative product and engineering solutions. As a Senior Corporate Counsel, you'll provide essential legal guidance on AI, payments, and privacy, ensuring compli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape enterprise-grade intelligent AI solutions by designing innovative architectures. Drive technology integration and optimize workflows across pro-code and low-code platforms, translating complex r...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $200K *

Lead technical solutions architecture for HPE storage platforms, guiding partners and sales teams in developing resilient infrastructure solutions. Drive engagement, enablement, and strategic initiati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $200K *

Champion innovative networking solutions by providing technical leadership and architectural expertise to channel partners, driving sales engagement and opportunity closure across enterprise environme...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $125K *

Drive strategic growth by identifying and securing new brand clients. Collaborate with diverse teams and enhance client relationships through insightful communication. Become a trusted advisor while m...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$240K - $260K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert legal guidance in consumer loan servicing. Leverage your extensive experience to support compliance, risk management, and operational strategies while...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $187K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Enterprise Architecture by driving innovative solutions and strategic design for hybrid banking systems. Collaborate across diverse teams to create scalable, f...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Invent and evolve architectural strategies for cloud-native AI platforms at scale. Lead design, deployment, and infrastructure excellence, driving innovation while mentoring teams and shaping technica...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Empower organizations by delivering expert consulting services that enhance software implementation, optimize workflows, and drive customer success. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective training...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $208K *

Shape the future of enterprise solutions by guiding clients through strategic implementations. Leverage Financial Services expertise to build relationships and craft innovative solutions that enhance...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Business Architect?question toggle

    A Business Architect helps translate an organization’s strategy into business capabilities, operating models, processes, and change plans. The role often bridges business leaders and technology teams.

  • What does a Business Architect do day to day?question toggle

    Typical work can include mapping capabilities and processes, assessing operating models, identifying gaps, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and creating roadmaps that support strategic change.

  • What qualifications are common for Business Architect jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer. Many positions value business analysis or enterprise architecture experience, strategic and communication skills, process or capability modeling, and familiarity with transformation programs. Some employers prefer a relevant degree or certification.

  • How much do Business Architects earn?question toggle

    Business Architect pay varies by experience, employer, industry, and location. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Business Architect opportunities.

  • Where can I find Business Architect jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Business Architect openings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with listed compensation of $100,000 or more.