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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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Software Architect - Level 5

$177K - $265K *

Elevate your career by leading software architecture for space missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and guide complex technical solutions, ensuring alignment with requirements a...

Redondo Beach, CA (Los Angeles County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Data Architect

$108K - $130K *

Analyze and design scalable, secure architectures while collaborating with teams to resolve technical issues. Drive solution architecture and integration strategies, ensuring quality standards and kno...

Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Technical Architect (ERP, SCM & Projects Integrations)

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technical architecture by designing and overseeing integration solutions across Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, SCM, and Project Management. Collaborate with stakehol...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

Principal Enterprise Architect-Cloud

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enterprise-wide architectural leadership, shaping cloud standards and governance while collaborating across teams to ensure secure, scalable, and cost-effective technology delivery...

Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County)In-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Solution Architect

$110K - $130K *

Optimize pre-sales and consulting engagements by crafting innovative IT solutions that address customer needs. Collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional networking and security infrastructure whil...

Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Solution Architect

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions as a technology leader, guiding pre-sales and consulting engagements to meet customer IT needs. Collaborate with teams to design and implement cutting-edge networking and se...

Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Principal Practice Enterprise Architect AI

$150K - $180K *

Drive the enterprise AI architecture strategy, setting standards and governance for AI systems. Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure compliance and innovation across portfolios, while guiding tec...

Cleveland, OH (Cuyahoga County)In-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

Enterprise Data & AI Architect

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of enterprise data and AI architecture, shaping innovative solutions that enhance data governance, analytics, and AI capabilities across the organization while col...

Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County)In-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Architecture Consultant 3

$112K - $146K *

Transform complex data migration challenges into seamless solutions by designing scalable architectures and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and alignment with bu...

Tampa, FL (Hillsborough County)In-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Architecture Consultant 3

$112K - $146K *

Empower your career with a role focused on designing scalable solution architectures, assessing technologies, and driving successful project execution through collaboration and strategic insights with...

Richardson, TX (Dallas County)In-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Architecture Consultant 3

$112K - $146K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable solution architectures that align with business goals. Collaborate with clients and teams to resolve complex technical challenges and drive successful project exe...

Basking Ridge, NJ (Somerset County)In-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Architecture Consultant 3

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solution architectures by collaborating with clients and teams, ensuring alignment with business goals. Assess technologies, resolve complex challenges, and optimize systems for seaml...

Tampa, FL (Hillsborough County)In-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Architecture Consultant 3

$108K - $130K *

Empower businesses by designing scalable solution architectures that align with strategic goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess technologies, resolve complex challenges, and ensure seamless i...

Richardson, TX (Dallas County)In-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Architecture Consultant 3

$108K - $130K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing scalable architectures that align with business goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize service fulfillment processes and drive successful project e...

Tampa, FL (Hillsborough County)In-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Architecture Consultant 3

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing scalable solution architectures that align with business goals. Collaborate with clients and teams to resolve technical challenges, optimize systems, and ensure seamless...

Richardson, TX (Dallas County)In-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Architecture Consultant 3

$112K - $146K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing scalable architectures that align with business goals. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure seamless data migration and integration, driving project...

Tampa, FL (Hillsborough County)In-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Architecture Consultant 3

$112K - $146K *

Deliver innovative architectural solutions by assessing client needs, designing scalable systems, and ensuring seamless integration. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and drive successful...

Basking Ridge, NJ (Somerset County)In-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Architecture Consultant 3

$112K - $146K *

Transform technical architecture for data migration, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with business goals. Collaborate with teams to resolve challenges and optimize performance while mentor...

Richardson, TX (Dallas County)In-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Architecture Consultant 3

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable solution architectures that align with business goals. Collaborate with clients and teams to resolve complex challenges, ensuring seamless integration and success...

Sunnyvale, CA (Santa Clara County)In-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Architecture Consultant 3

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by designing innovative solution architectures that align with business goals. Collaborate with clients and teams to resolve complex challenges, ensuring seamless integration and o...

Sunnyvale, CA (Santa Clara County)In-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Architecture Consultant 3

$119K - $155K *

Champion innovative architectural solutions by designing scalable, reliable systems. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure seamless integration and optimize performance while driving strategic...

Reston, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Architecture Consultant 3

$112K - $155K *

Champion innovative architectural solutions by collaborating with clients and teams to design scalable, reliable systems. Drive integration strategies and optimize performance while mentoring others a...

Hartford, CT (Capitol County)In-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Architecture Consultant 3

$112K - $146K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement scalable architecture solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and optimize system performance w...

Somerset, NJ (Somerset County)In-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Architecture Consultant 3

$119K - $155K *

Innovate your career by designing scalable architecture solutions, collaborating with clients, and driving technical excellence. Leverage your expertise to assess technologies, resolve challenges, and...

Tempe, AZ (Maricopa County)In-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Architecture Consultant 3

$112K - $155K *

Champion innovative architecture solutions by designing scalable systems, assessing technologies, and collaborating with teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance, driving successfu...

Richardson, TX (Dallas County)In-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology
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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.