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 *

Transform the Energy EPC lifecycle by architecting integrated solutions that enhance customer engagement, opportunity management, and project execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to driv...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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

$80K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating on advanced hypersonic programs. Engage with government engineers and lead systems engineering efforts from concept to validation, utilizing MBSE tools to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate within hypersonic programs by applying model-based systems engineering expertise. Collaborate with government teams to enhance system architecture and ensure compliance throughout the enginee...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by producing high-quality construction documents, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance with standards and budgets throughout all project phases...

Yesterday

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

$165K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering initiatives, providing expert technical guidance, and developing innovative solutions for complex applications and network challenges while collaboratin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Champion advanced defense capabilities by providing technical leadership and architectural direction in sensor fusion, automated battle management, and weapon assignment. Collaborate with multidiscipl...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Architect innovative .NET solutions, guiding teams and defining technical strategy. Transform architecture for scalability and security while optimizing performance in dynamic environments, ensuring a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform your career by leading the architecture for cutting-edge POS technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, scalable solutions while driving modernization and innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by designing scalable, secure solutions for our Data Lakehouse. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical data solutions...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Optimize data architecture and integration solutions to enhance business intelligence, analytics, and AI initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable, secure data structures that supp...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $190K *

Lead and own the end-to-end data architecture for a modern finance platform, ensuring high data quality and governance, while managing a team, fostering relationships, and driving strategic implementa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $254K *

Join a global team as an Expert Corporate Architect, driving architectural excellence and sustainability across major capital projects while harmonizing corporate identity with local environments to e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of enterprise system architectures by designing secure, scalable solutions that enhance mission operations and integrate cutting-edge technologies while ensuring compliance with secur...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading complex enterprise technical sales, architecting tailored solutions, and driving proofs-of-concept. Collaborate with executives to enhance security and compliance while sha...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $147K *

Optimize business processes by partnering with stakeholders to gather and document requirements, ensuring effective solutions in Guidewire systems. Leverage Agile methodologies to drive project succes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Lead enterprise architecture initiatives across diverse technology domains, ensuring alignment with standards and modernization plans. Collaborate with teams to enhance IT solutions and oversee config...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $128K *

Shape the future of IT solutions by providing architectural guidance and analysis during the acquisition and implementation phases, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirem...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$184K - $185K *

Drive the successful implementation of Guidewire insurance projects, ensuring seamless integration and delivery. Collaborate with teams to analyze customer needs, design solutions, and enhance user ex...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to design innovative solutions that bridge business strategy and technology. Lead enterprise architecture initiatives and drive digital transformation while c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $135K *

Lead the design and deployment of cloud-native applications, bridging business needs with technical execution. Drive modernization efforts, mentor teams, and ensure compliance while implementing scala...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of solution design and delivery, leading customer engagements to create scalable, reusable integration solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and efficiency while mentoring...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Champion enterprise architecture development and modernization initiatives, ensuring governance and integration of advanced technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance syst...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in defining and implementing enterprise architecture strategies, overseeing a diverse team to ensure alignment with business objectives and technology standards while fostering innovat...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$138K - $257K *

Transform enterprise AI architecture by driving strategy, standards, and governance. Collaborate with teams to maximize AI solutions, ensuring alignment with technology goals and promoting responsible...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.