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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Unlock potential by leading architectural transformations for an FDA-regulated SaaS product. Drive innovation through strategic design, technical leadership, and mentoring, ensuring compliance and sca...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $156K *

Architect robust data solutions that meet Navy governance and security standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable data models and integration patterns, ensuring compliance and operati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing Healthcare projects across all phases, ensuring collaboration with design teams, compliance with schedules, and quality control. Drive client communication and maintain pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $120K *

Elevate architectural innovation by leading project teams, managing client relationships, and delivering creative solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure projects meet quality stand...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $85K *

Drive collaborative architectural projects and strategic planning efforts while fostering client relationships and sustainability initiatives to enhance studio growth and project delivery across multi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $155K *

Contribute to comprehensive systems integration for defense intelligence, ensuring effective architecture from concept through deployment while managing cost, risk, and technical planning to deliver t...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and architecture by analyzing system requirements, recommending optimal solutions, and collaborating with teams to ensure secure, scalable designs...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise content management through strategic advisory, API-led architecture, and AI integration. Collaborate with clients to design scalable solutions that enhance o...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure architectures by analyzing system requirements, recommending optimal technologies, and collaborating with teams to ensure quality and performance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, secure architectures while collaborating with teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure quality standards. Drive innovation through tech...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform client needs into scalable, secure architectural solutions by analyzing requirements, recommending technologies, and ensuring smooth deployment through collaboration and knowledge transfer w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower clients by analyzing system requirements and designing scalable, secure architectures. Collaborate with teams to recommend optimal solutions, ensuring quality standards and smooth transitions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing scalable, secure architectures and collaborating with teams to implement optimal solutions, ensuring quality standards and effective knowledge transfer throughout the pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you design and develop scalable, secure data architectures. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, recommend technologies, and ensure quality standards while driving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement secure, scalable AWS architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, recommend solutions, and ensure quality standards while driving i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and implementation of secure, scalable AWS architectures, collaborating with teams to analyze requirements, recommend solutions, and ensure adherence to best practices while optimizin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of cloud architecture by designing secure, scalable solutions on AWS. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, drive integration strategies, and ensure quality standards while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing secure, scalable AWS architectures, collaborating with teams to analyze requirements, and driving integration strategies. Ensure quality standards and knowledge transfer...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $102K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by architecting and deploying LLM-powered applications. Leverage your expertise in Python and modern frameworks to deliver scalable, intelligent solutions t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing scalable, secure architectures while collaborating with clients and teams. Drive integration strategies, analyze performance, and enhance technical solutions, ensuring ad...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement scalable, secure architectures using AWS, driving integration strategies, and ensuring quality delivery while collaborating with development teams to resolv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable, high-performance architectures. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges, ensure optimal tech solutions, and drive integration strategies, all while e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure architectures while collaborating with teams to analyze requirements, recommend solutions, and ensure streamlined deployment for optimal client s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop scalable, secure architectures by collaborating with teams to analyze requirements, recommend technologies, and facilitate knowledge transfer, ensuring optimal solutions align with business ob...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.