Enterprise Architect Jobs

Explore Enterprise Architect jobs for experienced technology leaders who connect business strategy with effective, scalable technology systems. Enterprise Architects guide organizations through complex decisions about applications, data, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and security. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, where listed professional roles pay $100,000 or more.

What Does an Enterprise Architect Do?

Enterprise Architects develop and maintain an organization-wide view of its technology landscape. They work with business and technology leaders to understand goals, assess existing systems, and create architecture roadmaps that support growth and change. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on solution and application design, cloud adoption, data architecture, integration, cybersecurity, or technology governance.

Common Enterprise Architect Responsibilities

  • Align technology architecture and investment with business objectives.
  • Develop target-state architectures, standards, principles, and roadmaps.
  • Evaluate platforms and recommend approaches for modernization and integration.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, security, operations, and executive teams.
  • Assess architectural risks, technical debt, scalability, and compliance needs.
  • Communicate complex technical options and tradeoffs to diverse stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for extensive experience across technology domains, strong systems thinking, and the ability to influence without relying on direct authority. Relevant skills may include cloud architecture, enterprise applications, data platforms, APIs and integration, security principles, architecture frameworks, and portfolio planning. Clear communication, stakeholder management, and business acumen are also central to success. Requirements vary by employer and industry.

Enterprise Architect Career Opportunities

Enterprise Architects work across industries such as financial services, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, retail, and government. Career paths may lead to chief architect, architecture practice leader, technology strategy executive, or other senior technology leadership positions. Explore Enterprise Architect openings on Ladders to find vetted roles with compensation of $100,000 or more and identify opportunities that match your expertise and career goals.

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$120K - $145K *

Optimize enterprise-scale Active Directory environments by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust identity solutions. Ensure high availability, security, and compliance while integrating on-p...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $251K *

Architect innovative digital solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and deliver enterprise architecture that meets evolving mission requirements and supports transformation i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $251K *

Drive innovative digital architecture solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and implement enterprise systems architecture, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $280K *

Drive the development of innovative system architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet complex requirements and support transformative initiatives. Present...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Elevate systems architecture capabilities by leading design and development of comprehensive solutions that meet complex application needs while ensuring alignment with strategic enterprise goals and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $190K *

Help us design and implement a centralized self-service portal using Atlassian tools. This role involves analyzing existing systems, developing workflows, and ensuring compliance while enhancing user...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $190K *

Architect scalable technology solutions within a dynamic enterprise platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business strategies into effective Salesforce integrations and data...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex technical challenges into scalable solutions by leading architectural design and integration efforts. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure seamless project execution while op...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture! Leverage your expertise to document solutions, ensure governance, and model data effectively while contributing to innovative projects and evolving our...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by documenting solutions, ensuring governance, and modeling data to enhance operational efficiency and strategic vision in a collaborative environment...

Chicoutimi, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing data architecture and storage. Leverage your expertise in database management to enhance operational efficiency, ensuring compliance and security while suppo...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower customer success by designing and optimizing semantic layer solutions. Collaborate with clients to tackle complex data challenges, leveraging your SQL expertise and data analysis skills in a d...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $263K *

Engineer innovative cloud compliance architectures and technical strategies. Analyze operational data, develop production-grade software, and collaborate with teams to optimize compute platforms and e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in enhancing technology and production pipelines for slot game development, collaborating across teams to define architecture, improve workflows, and integrate AI solutions, ensuring q...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $251K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to design and implement advanced system architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet evolving digital transformation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $135K *

Shape the future of digital architecture by leading innovative design and technical advisory for market-facing platforms, ensuring alignment with business strategies and enhancing customer experiences...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Engineer innovative AI applications by leading cross-functional teams, designing solutions, and ensuring production readiness. Drive measurable success through effective integration, testing, and depl...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovation and efficiency as a Principal Solutions Architect, driving digital modernization for critical defense programs. Collaborate with technical leaders to enhance IT infrastructure and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$133K - $274K *

Champion the development and governance of Enterprise Architecture, ensuring alignment with business strategies while managing cross-domain collaboration and guiding teams to drive innovation effectiv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $274K *

Lead the design and implementation of Enterprise Architecture aligning IT with business strategy. Collaborate with executive stakeholders and mentor teams to maintain robust technology roadmaps and go...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $274K *

Transform enterprise architecture by creating sustainable technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business strategies, and guiding architectural standards through collaboration with executive sta...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $232K *

Join a team that's redefining financial crime prevention through innovative architecture strategies. Lead the development of comprehensive frameworks for AML, KYC, and fraud detection, ensuring compli...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Unlock the potential of multi-cloud environments by designing and securing scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance cybersecurity and ensure compliance while mentoring junior staff in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $168K *

Solve complex architecture challenges and develop innovative solutions that drive business growth while leading collaborative efforts across technical teams in a dynamic environment. Foster partnershi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in platform engineering, driving innovation and compliance for unclassified networks. Collaborate on technology roadmaps, enhance infrastructure, and ensure security protocols while ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Enterprise Architect do?question toggle

    An Enterprise Architect aligns an organization’s technology landscape with its business strategy. The role typically involves setting architecture direction, creating roadmaps, evaluating platforms, and coordinating decisions across business and technology teams.

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

    Employers commonly seek substantial experience in technology architecture and broad knowledge of areas such as cloud, applications, data, integration, and security. Communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management are also important. Specific requirements differ by role.

  • How much do Enterprise Architect jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore opportunities at that compensation level.

  • What is the difference between an Enterprise Architect and a Solution Architect?question toggle

    An Enterprise Architect typically guides architecture across an organization or major business domains, while a Solution Architect generally designs the technical approach for a specific product, project, or solution. Responsibilities can overlap depending on the company.

  • Which industries hire Enterprise Architects?question toggle

    Enterprise Architects are hired across industries with complex technology environments, including financial services, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, retail, and government.