Explore Enterprise Architect Jobs

Enterprise Architects connect business goals with technology strategy. They help organizations design systems, platforms, and processes that work together, while guiding modernization, security, and long-term growth. Explore vetted Enterprise Architect opportunities on Ladders, where jobs featured pay $100,000 or more.

What Enterprise Architects Do

Enterprise Architects assess an organization’s technology landscape and create roadmaps for change. They define architecture principles and standards, evaluate solutions, and collaborate with business and technical leaders to ensure investments support organizational priorities. Depending on the role, they may focus on cloud adoption, applications, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or enterprise-wide architecture.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for experience designing complex technology environments and communicating architecture decisions to both technical teams and business stakeholders. Relevant strengths can include systems thinking, strategic planning, cloud and platform architecture, integration, security, governance, and familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF. Leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to turn business requirements into practical technology roadmaps are also valuable.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Enterprise Architect roles are found across industries, including financial services, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and consulting. Seniority, specialization, location, and organizational scope influence compensation. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles aligned with their expertise and career goals.

Find Your Next Enterprise Architect Role

Browse Enterprise Architect jobs on Ladders to discover opportunities in technology strategy, architecture leadership, and transformation. Compare role responsibilities and qualifications, then apply to positions that fit your experience and the impact you want to make.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise systems by leading the design and architecture of innovative Java full-stack solutions integrated with AI. Collaborate with clients to translate technical constraint...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$129K - $173K *

Join a team that's redefining API integration by leveraging your expertise to guide customers in automating service processes. Collaborate with technical sellers and enhance API adoption through effec...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $190K *

Shape the enterprise architecture landscape by aligning technology across core platforms, establishing standards, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Engineer cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure for financial markets. Drive architecture, design proofs of concept, and ensure interoperability while collaborating with teams to meet institutional re...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise integration strategies into actionable architectures, ensuring secure, scalable connectivity across applications and data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to est...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of designing and implementing bespoke AI solutions, serving as a trusted technical advisor throughout the client journey. Collaborate with teams to enhance integration and optimize auto...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $170K *

Design innovative AI solutions on Microsoft Azure, bridging business needs and engineering execution. Own the architecture, ensure security, and lead the build process while adapting to evolving proje...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Elevate data architecture by leading design and governance for a critical modernization program, ensuring secure, scalable solutions in AWS GovCloud while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ma...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic Applications Technology Team to define and oversee the long-term application strategy, integrating user needs with technology to enhance healthcare solutions and drive continuous improv...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of enterprise solutions by bridging technical expertise and strategic vision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design impactful architectures that drive customer success and...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer the integration of AI solutions within product development, leading the charge on an AI-native framework. Collaborate across teams to transform SDLC practices, delivering cutting-edge automati...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining security architecture by enhancing existing systems, developing new functionalities, and ensuring robust protection across cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with enginee...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise AI architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, ethical AI integration across platforms. Drive innovation through Generative and Agentic AI, aligning...

Florida, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $263K *

Drive the design and implementation of AI-First operational environments, architecting resilient multi-cloud networks and building autonomous orchestration layers to enhance security and efficiency ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and delivery of scalable software solutions while mentoring developers and optimizing performance across multiple tech stacks...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $167K *

Champion innovative application designs and integrations, ensuring alignment with architecture roadmaps. Collaborate with teams to optimize functionality and act as a subject matter expert in product...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to cloud migration efforts by designing secure, scalable Azure architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical healthcare applica...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare through cloud solutions, driving modernization and interoperability initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, scalable Azure arc...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $265K *

Join a team that's leading the design and optimization of multi-cloud infrastructure. Drive cloud adoption and innovation while ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness across Azure, AWS...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$153K - $186K *

Advance your career by driving the design and architecture of enterprise-grade software solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, scalable applications leveraging innovative AI technologies...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Advance data-driven transformation by shaping a strategic foundation for AI. Collaborate across departments to innovate solutions that enhance organizational data environment and support AI initiative...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver tailored solutions by aligning technology with client needs in a dynamic health care setting. Guide implementation, customization, and ongoing support while optimizing workflows and maximizing...

Overland Park, KSRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Enterprise Architect do?question toggle

    An Enterprise Architect aligns an organization’s business strategy with its technology environment. The role commonly involves setting architecture direction, designing technology roadmaps, evaluating solutions, and coordinating with business and technical teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Enterprise Architect jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek extensive technology experience, a record of designing complex systems, and strong communication and leadership skills. Knowledge of cloud platforms, security, integration, governance, or architecture frameworks such as TOGAF may be helpful.

  • Which industries hire Enterprise Architects?question toggle

    Enterprise Architects work in many sectors, including financial services, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, retail, government, and consulting. Organizations with complex systems or major modernization plans often need enterprise architecture expertise.

  • How much do Enterprise Architect jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on experience, specialization, location, and the scope of the role. Ladders features vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more.

  • How can I find Enterprise Architect jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse the Enterprise Architect job category on Ladders, review openings that match your skills and experience, and apply directly to roles that fit your career goals.