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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$135K - $163K *

Elevate client security programs by leading GRC engagements, conducting assessments, and developing tailored roadmaps. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and resilience while fostering...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and operationalizing a robust Attack Surface Management program, providing strategic direction and hands-on guidance to enhance vulnerability prioritization and risk ident...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$190K - $215K *

Champion organizational data governance through strategic leadership, guiding policy, and developing governance frameworks. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance data quality, accessibility...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $311K *

Lead the global Go-To-Market strategy for Agentic Data Cloud, driving execution and collaboration across teams to achieve business goals. Engage with customers to adapt solutions and ensure alignment...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable AI solutions, leveraging cloud platforms and generative AI architecture to optimize performance across production-grade AI systems...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Explore innovative solutions as you lead fit-gap discovery engagements, guiding clients through their transition to Oracle E-Business Suite while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure se...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $125K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative architectural designs and solutions. Collaborate across teams, lead projects, and engage in end-to-end design processes, ensuring quality and excellence in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine project management by leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive operational efficiency and business outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams to influence strategic decisions a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise security by architecting AI-driven solutions that integrate real-time data processing and cybersecurity. Collaborate with teams to develop scalable analytics and threat detection...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Develop and enhance complex software systems, focusing on signal processing and data management. Engage in multi-threaded programming and algorithm development using C++, Java, and Python in UNIX/Linu...

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $355K *

Transform product quality by enhancing testing processes and bridging customer insights with engineering. Drive strategies that reflect real-world Oracle Database deployments, ensuring reliability and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and development of K-12 educational spaces, collaborating with educators and stakeholders to enhance learning environments through innovative architecture and sustainability practices...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$85K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative corporate interiors projects by developing construction documents, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring design intent translates into practical solution...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Champion innovative design solutions by leading corporate interiors projects, developing construction documents, and ensuring technical coordination from concept through construction administration wi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and evolution of enterprise solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business objectives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful techn...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$101K - $182K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable Salesforce solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Utilize your expertise in Service Cloud to drive technical excellence and oversee arch...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement secure enterprise network architectures, enhancing resilience and security posture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet complex mission n...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of comprehensive project planning for large-scale mining initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and effective oversight across engineering, procurement, and construction activities t...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of IT solutions, providing expert guidance and technical leadership to enhance system architecture and support critical government initiatives in a dynamic environ...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading transformative solutions for federal clients. Drive digital innovation through SharePoint and Power Platform, guiding teams in a collaborative environment focused on d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in structural project management, overseeing design, analysis, and documentation while guiding a team of engineers to deliver innovative solutions on time and within budget...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape architectural projects by evaluating techniques and collaborating with clients. Leverage your expertise to produce detailed construction documents and specifications while guiding teams through...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $171K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative systems architecture for advanced training technologies. Collaborate with industry and academia to integrate cutting-edge solutions into the U.S. Army's future tr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Explore the integration of advanced Level 4 autonomous driving systems, ensuring seamless hardware and software compatibility while leading cross-functional teams to achieve performance and safety obj...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data architecture by leading transformative initiatives, ensuring cohesive integration across ecosystems, and driving innovative solutions that enhance data management and governan...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.