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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$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects from design to occupancy, ensuring collaboration among teams and adherence to client goals. Utilize your expertise in architecture and project management t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $85K *

Engage in collaborative architectural design and strategic planning, leading projects of varying complexity while fostering client relationships and supporting business development efforts across regi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $188K *

Lead enterprise security architecture, influence business decisions, and drive innovative cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security practices and deliver exceptional o...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $188K *

Drive enterprise security architecture, influence business decisions, and navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative security solutions and achi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform business outcomes by architecting innovative solutions across diverse technical domains. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges, drive digital transformation, and mentor peers w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Engage as a Solutions Architect to drive innovative, value-driven services across diverse technical domains. Collaborate with teams to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions, enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions by collaborating across technical domains to deliver value-driven services. Leverage architectural expertise and business acumen to tackle complex challenges and mentor team...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by architecting innovative solutions that drive business outcomes. Collaborate across technical domains and lead complex projects while mentoring peers to enhance organizational value...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Advance the future of Army contracting systems by architecting Appian solutions, ensuring production stability while driving modernization and integration across secure platforms. Collaborate with sta...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion your career by leading security engagements, assessing architectures, and enhancing compliance. Collaborate with top professionals to identify risks and implement best practices, ensuring rob...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in defining enterprise integration architecture and strategy, ensuring scalable and secure connections across diverse technology landscapes. Provide oversight and guidance throughout s...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $150K *

Shape the future of medical logistics data architecture by designing and implementing robust database solutions. Lead the transition to modern technologies while ensuring data integrity and governance...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $267K *

Lead the evolution of enterprise technology architecture, aligning business strategies with architectural principles and standards. Oversee governance frameworks and collaborate across teams to ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative architectural solutions by analyzing system requirements, recommending optimal technologies, and ensuring seamless integration while collaborating with developmen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by analyzing and designing scalable architectures, collaborating with teams to resolve complex issues, and driving innovative solutions that align with client needs and business...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovative architectural solutions by analyzing system requirements, recommending optimal technologies, and collaborating with teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of broadband g...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in defining enterprise-level information architecture strategies, ensuring data integrity and interoperability across healthcare payer domains while collaborating with cross-functional...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $108K *

Optimize enterprise AI architecture by defining strategies, integrating LLMs, and ensuring compliance. Lead modernization initiatives and design scalable solutions while mentoring teams and aligning w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $144K *

Join a team that's redefining AI infrastructure by architecting scalable, secure solutions. Drive innovation in enterprise AI platforms, ensuring alignment with standards while leading modernization a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $166K *

Lead enterprise PLM transformation initiatives as a Teamcenter PLM Solution Architect, driving scalable solutions and digital engineering programs across global organizations while fostering strong st...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Reimagine federal technology solutions by leading the design of a cloud-native, modular platform. Leverage your expertise in AWS, microservices, and security to create resilient architectures that ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $269K *

Optimize financial systems by leading the design and implementation of best-in-class Order-to-Cash processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation and scalability while mentor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining architectural standards across multiple products. Lead complex technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and shape enterprise direction in cloud-native and AI-enabled prac...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $180K *

Lead the charge in defining enterprise architecture for next-gen Agentic AI. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish reusable frameworks and governance models, driving scalable adoption across soft...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Join us as a Principal Architect to drive technical innovation and unify systems across platforms. Collaborate with teams to design cloud-based solutions, mentor engineers, and enhance product deliver...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.