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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$108K - $130K *

Transform your career by designing and supporting ERP finance solutions. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance system functionality, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements for accurate...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $208K *

Drive enterprise-level development and business automation initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Lead teams to enhance operational efficiency, implement innovative technologies, a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$145K - $218K *

Drive the future of architectural excellence in the Federal Sector, leading major projects and fostering client relationships. Collaborate with teams across North America to enhance project delivery a...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Empower growth in the Federal Sector by leading major architectural projects. Collaborate with teams and clients to enhance project delivery, drive business development, and mentor future leaders whil...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$166K - $200K *

Empower AI-led transformation by collaborating with senior tech leaders to identify high-value opportunities in Generative AI and intelligent automation, developing actionable roadmaps that enhance bu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Shape your career by leading application implementations and upgrades. Drive team success through mentoring, stakeholder collaboration, and technical support while ensuring excellence in project execu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $227K *

Lead the charge in ensuring seamless communication and enablement for critical infrastructure changes, bridging gaps between teams and translating complex updates into clear, actionable insights for c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $227K *

Empower customer success by leading strategic communications and enablement for critical product changes. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless transitions, translating complex updates into clea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $227K *

Transform customer experiences by leading strategic communications and enablement for critical product changes. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless transitions, empowering customers and suppor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K *

Transform enterprise AI initiatives by leading the design and implementation of a foundational AI platform, ensuring scalable, secure architectures across cloud environments while collaborating with d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$210K *

Drive enterprise growth by leveraging your expertise in digital transformation and customer experience solutions. Collaborate with senior executives to close new business opportunities and manage comp...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $227K *

Deliver impactful communications and enablement strategies for critical product changes, ensuring seamless transitions for customers and partners. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex u...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $209K *

Pioneer innovative technology solutions by defining and governing enterprise architecture for Commercial & Medical domains, ensuring alignment with business strategy and compliance while driving scala...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Optimize material handling solutions by collaborating on technical designs and leading projects to improve efficiency in freight and parcel operations. Drive client partnerships and align multi-millio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Join us to lead innovative Oracle Cloud solutions, collaborating with clients to design and deliver cutting-edge technical architectures that address complex business challenges and drive success in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise identity solutions by designing and implementing IAM architectures. Collaborate across teams to ensure secure, scalable identity management while adhering to regulatory standards...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$238K - $311K *

Lead the charge in data governance and architecture, ensuring our data is trusted and AI-ready. Shape policies, drive adoption, and build a robust data catalog while collaborating across teams to enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining security operations by architecting resilient AI platforms. Lead the charge in operational excellence and infrastructure design, ensuring high availability and seamless i...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$103K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable ServiceNow solutions that align with client objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective architectures, ensuring bes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $146K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative Living environments by leading architectural design and technical development for high-quality residential projects, ensuring excellence in functionality and clie...

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

$97K - $234K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping mission capabilities through advanced systems engineering, architecture development, and AI integration, while leading a dynamic team to support critical intelligence...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic partnerships by leading the deal lifecycle for Managed Services, from customer assessment to contract negotiation. Leverage technical expertise and business acumen to deliver compellin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$138K - $201K *

Architect cloud-based data solutions and drive enterprise data strategy. Leverage advanced analytics and modern data architectures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance in healthcare data m...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $281K *

Drive innovative solutions by leading complex Federal acquisitions, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality proposals. Leverage technical expertise to elevate win probability and e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $184K *

Champion innovative rack-based solutions by designing and integrating compute, cloud, and storage systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure optimal functionality and serviceability while adher...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.