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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$163K - $322K *

Transform marketing technology ecosystems by architecting innovative, AI-driven solutions that integrate diverse platforms, enhance customer journeys, and enable omnichannel personalization, while lea...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Drive innovative marketing technology solutions by architecting integrated ecosystems across platforms, enhancing customer engagement through AI and data-driven strategies, and leading cross-functiona...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Architect end-to-end marketing technology solutions, integrating platforms and AI capabilities. Collaborate with clients to design future-ready architectures and lead implementation across diverse Mar...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $215K *

Lead the charge in transforming technology reference data architecture to ensure consistency, scalability, and governance across enterprise systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to build a unified da...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $290K *

Champion the future of enterprise software by leading architecture design for AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with global teams to define standards and strategies that enhance ENOVIA's platform, ensu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $185K *

Transform the technology landscape by leading cross-functional teams to enhance Medicaid Enterprise Systems, driving system architecture improvements and mentoring engineers towards high-quality, secu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock complex project success by overseeing planning, management, and execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and deliver effective business solutions while serving as a Subject...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise architecture by leading solution design initiatives that align technology with business goals, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and compliance across systems and applica...

Harrisburg, PARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $275K *

Unlock potential by designing and overseeing complex system architectures. Collaborate with teams to translate mission requirements into effective solutions while maintaining cutting-edge knowledge of...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $325K *

Lead and shape innovative technical solutions by maturing the solution architecture practice, driving strategic growth, and enhancing competitive positioning across government sectors through collabor...

Columbia, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $325K *

Drive innovation at the forefront of technology by leading solution architecture initiatives, enhancing competitive positioning, and developing strategic technical solutions across diverse markets to...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Transform how enterprises adopt AI by rebuilding functions from first principles. Collaborate closely with clients, leveraging industry Blueprints to deliver impactful solutions in Financial Services...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping AI adoption in leading enterprises. Engage directly with clients to rebuild functions, leveraging industry Blueprints and delivering impactful solutions in Financial Service...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $320K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI solutions by designing and implementing innovative cloud infrastructure. Leverage your expertise to optimize client pipelines and drive impactful change in...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Lead the charge in healthcare data integration by analyzing source systems, designing database objects, and ensuring compliance with governance policies to support the Corporate Data Warehouse...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Tackle complex systems challenges in autonomous drone technology, driving design and integration across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Shape next-gen UAV platforms from concept to field deployme...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and governing application architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals while optimizing technology standards across the enterprise. Drive strategic initiatives and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$91K - $163K *

Drive innovation in testing strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery and quality assurance. Leverage your expertise to enhance testing processes and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $184K *

Lead the development of innovative technical solutions, integrating systems and architecture to enhance IT operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure scalability, security, and reliability wh...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Transform business requirements into actionable solutions by analyzing, documenting, and implementing strategies that enhance IT application development and support for global clients in a dynamic env...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and optimization of database models, ensuring effective data management and security. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and deliver exceptional client service t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Analyze and optimize database models while ensuring compliance and security. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and deliver exceptional client service through effective data manageme...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading architecture initiatives that enhance technology foundations, streamline processes, and drive efficiency in the Group Insurance, Savings, and Retirement sector...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading architectural solutions in a dynamic environment. Drive innovation and efficiency in the Group Insurance sector, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with mu...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $195K *

Drive innovative solutions by creating engaging prototypes and self-service experiences that address complex customer needs, leveraging the Docusign platform to illustrate value and enhance user engag...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.