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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$164K - $314K *

Elevate technology strategy for Investments Services by leading architecture initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving innovation across multiple domains to enhance member experience a...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Drive enterprise AI adoption by designing scalable architectures and guiding customers through deployment. Leverage deep AI knowledge and technical expertise to ensure successful integration and ongoi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Empower enterprise customers by designing innovative AI architectures that drive adoption and success. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring technical excellence from discov...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise AI by guiding customers through architecture design, deployment, and adoption. Combine technical expertise with strategic advisory to ensure successful integration a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize configuration management processes for hypersonic systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure compliance and maintain product baselines, driving strategic initiatives in a fast-p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions, focusing on AWS and Azure. Drive cloud migration initiatives while ensuring security and performance across multi-cloud environm...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing Configuration Management processes for a hypersonic program, ensuring compliance and facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders to drive strat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support the development and implementation of Configuration Management processes, ensuring compliance and consistency across hypersonic systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive strategi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform the hypersonic systems engineering landscape by driving effective configuration management processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance program succ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join us to drive Configuration Management strategies for hypersonic systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance processes and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing Configuration Management processes for hypersonic systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive strategic initiatives in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence by supporting configuration management processes for critical defense programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy in hardware and software systems, enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by supporting critical configuration management processes for defense programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy in hardware and software systems whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing configuration management processes for critical defense programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy in hardware and software systems while collaborating with k...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of logistics and configuration management by overseeing critical processes for defense systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product support and optimize supply...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $147K *

Join us to support model-based systems engineering and architecture definition for complex aerospace systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure requirements are traceable and aligned...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $147K *

Drive model-based systems engineering efforts, defining requirements and architectures for complex aerospace systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with program objectiv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of architecture by managing projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensure financial performance, and foster client relationships w...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in evolving target-state architecture across commerce, inventory, and finance systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive integration standards and ensure architectural oversight f...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative architectural projects across diverse sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs while ensuring client satisfaction and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential as a hands-on leader driving AEM Cloud migrations. Guide teams in transforming on-premises environments to AEM as a Cloud Service, enhancing digital asset management and omnichan...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $195K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role leading enterprise systems and IT operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business processes, manage technology roadmaps, and ensure reliab...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by architecting scalable software systems. Lead cross-functional collaborations, drive innovation, and mentor engineering teams to achieve excellence in AI a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $175K *

Transform the architectural landscape of scalable SaaS platforms for government agencies. Lead technology selection, mentor teams, and ensure compliance while driving innovation and performance across...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Architect scalable SaaS solutions for government agencies, guiding teams through complex challenges while ensuring compliance and performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape technical directio...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.