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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$160K - $190K *

Deliver innovative architectural solutions by leading digital transformation initiatives, aligning technology with business goals, and mentoring teams to drive scalable, secure designs that meet evolv...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Empower cross-functional teams as a Scrum Master, facilitating Agile practices and driving process improvements to enhance productivity and integration across projects. Foster a culture of continuous...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading the design and governance of enterprise integration solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient connectivity across business app...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the design and governance of enterprise integration solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity across applications and data services. Lead strategic initiatives, evaluate technologies, an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform digital landscapes by guiding our clients through major infrastructure shifts. As a Senior Solution Architect, you'll design cloud-integrated architectures, modernize legacy systems, and pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $236K *

Lead the charge in harnessing AI to transform customer experiences, driving enterprise solutions that enhance operational efficiency and measurable performance through strategic leadership and advance...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $178K *

Transform customer experiences by leading the design and delivery of AI-powered solutions. Collaborate with teams to create scalable architectures and drive innovative self-service initiatives across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion integrated digital transformation solutions by partnering with sales to design and position architectures that align with customer objectives, driving technical wins and enhancing competitive...

North York, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $120K *

Transform financial services by leveraging your analytical expertise to guide clients through complex challenges, ensuring successful project delivery from discovery to implementation while collaborat...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Elevate engineering excellence by architecting scalable solutions that leverage AI innovations. Guide multi-platform projects while leading a high-performing team to achieve high-quality, measurable o...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive the future of digital agreements by designing secure enterprise architectures for e-signature solutions. Collaborate with teams to translate complex requirements into effective workflows and int...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to architect scalable data platforms on Microsoft Azure, bridging core insurance systems with analytics. Drive data governance, cloud migrations, and collaborate with cross-functio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Innovate scalable discovery methodologies for M&A integrations, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate findings into actionable designs a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Build a scalable discovery methodology for integrating acquired agencies, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integration designs and su...

Lindon, UTRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and development of secure, scalable Java applications for mission-critical FDA systems, guiding modernization initiatives and ensuring compliance with fede...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Engineer the AI context platform by designing end-to-end architecture, ensuring data governance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative AI data products that enhance operatio...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $109K *

Transform project delivery by leading BIM strategies, ensuring quality and innovation across teams. Drive efficiency through training, mentoring, and technology initiatives while maintaining high stan...

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

$135K - $160K *

Empower our digital evolution by architecting robust technology ecosystems. Lead strategic enhancement of cloud, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructures while fostering innovation through automation a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $182K *

Innovate integration solutions by designing and implementing MuleSoft APIs. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and scalability while providing technical guidance in a dynamic, hybrid enviro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of biotechnology facilities by leading design processes, managing project timelines, and fostering collaboration between teams, ensuring optimal architectural solutions while maintain...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $181K *

Lead the technical vision and architecture for complex software products, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and mentor engineers while mai...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex business needs into robust solutions by leading design and implementation for D365 Finance and Operations, ensuring performance, security, and process optimization in a collaborative...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Drive the design and implementation of scalable D365 Finance and Operations solutions, leading cross-functional teams to translate complex business needs into effective architectures while ensuring go...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$98K - $233K *

Elevate enterprise asset management by leading transformation initiatives in SAP S/4HANA. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes, enhance asset reliability, and drive business-focused sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $145K *

Transform enterprise-scale Data and AI programs by driving strategic design and execution. Lead Agile practices, ensuring robust technical solutions that enhance grid reliability and process automatio...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.