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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$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud architecture and technical standards. As a Senior Architect, you'll shape the foundational platform for multi-product software, ensuring robust integration and comp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $181K *

Shape your career with a pivotal role guiding cloud architecture and technical standards across a multi-product environment, ensuring scalable solutions while leading governance and innovation initiat...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $192K *

Join a team that's redefining patient experiences through innovative digital architecture. Lead the design and integration of scalable solutions, ensuring compliance and security while collaborating a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $192K *

Champion innovative digital architecture for Patient Experience, leading the design of scalable solutions that integrate cloud-native applications, data analytics, and AI, while ensuring compliance an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $220K *

Pioneer the future of data architecture by leading the design and modernization of scalable, secure data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and drive innovation...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $220K *

Elevate data architecture by leading the design and modernization of scalable, secure platforms using AWS and PostgreSQL. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and drive innov...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $304K *

Drive innovative IAM architecture solutions, collaborating globally to enhance cloud asset control and ensure operational excellence through strategic design and cross-functional teamwork...

Cambridge, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $304K *

Lead the charge in designing high-quality IAM architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational success and guiding technology choices for cloud asset management...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $228K *

Accelerate the design and deployment of a modern data ecosystem, collaborating with product management to create scalable architectures that enhance aerospace testing capabilities and drive business v...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$240K - $315K *

Transform democratic resilience by providing technical support to international partners. Collaborate across teams to deploy AI solutions, ensuring safety and effectiveness in diverse environments whi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $315K *

Join us to provide technical support for democratic resilience in key international partnerships. Collaborate with diverse teams to deploy AI solutions, ensuring safety and effectiveness in frontline...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $240K *

Shape innovative cloud solutions by collaborating with sales teams to design and present technical architectures. Leverage your expertise in VMware, Veeam, and Zerto to drive customer success and ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $240K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with sales teams to design and present technical architectures that meet customer needs across cloud, data protection, and networking, ensuring high-qual...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$94K - $181K *

Optimize acquisition strategies and support critical R&D programs in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise in DoD contracting and compliance to enhance program delivery and close capability g...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining architecture solutions, analyzing system requirements, and driving design innovation while collaborating with clients and teams to deliver optimal scalable and secure sys...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze, design, and implement scalable, secure architectures, guiding technology selection and integration strategies while ensuring alignment with client objectives and indust...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer scalable and secure architectures, analyze system requirements, and collaborate with teams to drive optimal solutions and integration strategies, ensuring quality standards and knowledge tran...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with teams to design scalable, secure architectures, analyze system requirements, and recommend optimal solutions. Drive integration strategies and ensure quality standards while facilitat...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and architecture by analyzing system requirements, recommending optimal solutions, and collaborating with teams to ensure secure, scalable designs...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing innovative software solutions that enhance network operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate processes, improve efficiency, and ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative Android applications and modules. Collaborate on strategic solutions while ensuring optimal performance, and maintain documentation to support successful proje...

Reposted 1 week 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

4 weeks 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

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud migration initiatives, designing secure Azure architectures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance healthcare int...

4 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.