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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$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of payments by leading the architecture of a modern, microservices-based platform. Drive technical excellence, align cross-functional teams, and ensure robust, scalable solutions that...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Lead the architectural vision for a modern payments platform, ensuring secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to translate business needs into effective architecture, guiding implementat...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming business needs into actionable requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders and technology teams to enhance enterprise data and application initiatives, ens...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate at the forefront of data governance and engineering, partnering with Federal clients to drive technical success, shape product evolution, and build strategic solutions that enhance compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $255K *

Lead the charge in defining enterprise architecture strategies that drive modernization and transformation across technology domains, engaging stakeholders and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $175K *

Engage as a trusted advisor in deploying cutting-edge conversational AI solutions, managing client projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementations and cust...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of enterprise networking by leading architecture and design initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement innovative solutions that enhance performance, security, and scalab...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative architectural projects by leading technical development phases, collaborating closely with project teams, and ensuring quality and sustainability measures throughout the desig...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$199K - $285K *

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United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $127K *

The Technical Architect II at WalkMe is responsible for advising and establishing the infrastructure deployment, integration, and solution delivery for customers in complex technical environments. Thi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leveraging hands-on SAP expertise to drive Manufacturing and Supply Chain solutions across the Americas. Collaborate with teams on S/4HANA rollouts and regional initiatives, e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock impactful SAP solutions in manufacturing & supply chain across the Americas. This role blends deep SAP knowledge with coordination processes, ensuring successful implementations and continuous...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $228K *

Lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions, optimizing infrastructure for federal clients. Drive architectural decisions that enhance security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $228K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions, optimizing infrastructure for federal clients. Drive architectural decisions that enhance security, efficiency, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by serving as a principal financial advisor, overseeing budget formulation and execution for operational and construction activities, while analyzing financial data to enhance program...

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

$105K - $165K *

Lead the charge in defining architectural solutions that align with enterprise strategy. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable, high-performing applications while mentoring developers and d...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining architectural vision and solutions that align with enterprise strategy. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance technology effectiveness, ensuring scalable, secure, and in...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $195K *

Engage in strategic solution development for Federal Government initiatives, translating client needs into innovative technical strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compellin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative software solutions for enterprise-level programs. Collaborate with teams to create scalable architectures, ensuring integration and compatibility across pla...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion enterprise data architecture and AI/ML solutions, leading initiatives in data integration, governance, and analytics. Drive innovation in data pipelines and model validation while mentoring t...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $210K *

Champion the architectural vision for Operational Technology, enabling strategic alignment and delivery outcomes while guiding the integration of systems across diverse operational environments to sup...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $223K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise MDM solutions using Reltio. Define data models, governance frameworks, and integration strategies to ensure trusted master data across various domains...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving revenue growth in the Integrated Solutions market. Leverage your sales expertise to build relationships with EHR vendors and integration platforms, ensuring maximum prof...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $200K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative data solutions that enhance government missions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to integrate diverse data streams and ensure robust data management in complex...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise data architecture by establishing standards and a unified data catalog. Collaborate across teams to define metrics and ensure data governance, driving alignment and clarity in a ha...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.