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 - $212K *

Empower mission success by leading enterprise network architecture initiatives. Design, implement, and oversee secure, resilient networks that enhance operations across cloud and hybrid environments...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $218K *

Champion the end-to-end software engineering function for mission-critical applications. Lead teams in application architecture, secure development, and technical health, ensuring high-quality deliver...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $267K *

Shape the future of enterprise security by defining and governing security architecture, enabling cloud-native services, and ensuring compliance with global regulations while collaborating closely wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $121K *

Elevate your career by joining our agile team to enhance business applications, analyze requirements, and deliver innovative solutions while mentoring colleagues and driving operational efficiencies...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $121K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with stakeholders to enhance business processes, analyze requirements, and ensure quality deliverables in a dynamic agile environment...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze and optimize complex business processes, develop ERP solutions, and lead integration efforts, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and compliance standards fo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Optimize enterprise solutions by analyzing complex business processes, defining architecture, and implementing advanced customizations to enhance ERP systems and ensure seamless integration with exter...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative PLM solutions by analyzing business processes, designing custom architectures, and leading integration efforts to enhance enterprise efficiency and data integrity. Collaborate with te...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovative payment solutions by designing scalable architectures for digital and traditional platforms. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, security, and performance while integrating...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Architect innovative PLM solutions by analyzing business processes, designing integrations, and optimizing ERP systems to enhance performance and compliance, while leading data migrations and ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Innovate the future of systems engineering by applying MBSE principles to enhance technical programs for the U.S. Air Force. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system integrity and driv...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by applying advanced systems engineering principles to support critical Air Force programs. Lead the development of system architecture models and collaborate with cross-function...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in applying systems engineering principles to enhance technical programs, ensuring effective lifecycle management and integration of system architecture models while collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to architect innovative solutions that align business strategies with IT capabilities, ensuring efficient and adaptive information management across the organization while promoting collaborat...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to align business strategies with IT architecture, optimizing information management and promoting shared infrastructure. Drive enterprise solutions that adapt to evolving needs while...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in API integrations and enterprise connectivity. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and deliver seamless API-based solutions that enhance system interoperabi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $116K *

Elevate client success by leading CRM implementations and advisory engagements for AEC organizations. Balance strategic insights with hands-on leadership to connect business goals with practical CRM s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage with stakeholders to assess and transform PLM processes, guiding the implementation of Siemens Teamcenter solutions. Leverage extensive experience to define architecture, manage risks, and ensu...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex architectural and facility projects, ensuring optimal client service and regulatory compliance throughout all project phases while guiding multidiscip...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $165K *

Innovate enterprise AI integration by architecting secure, scalable solutions. Lead cross-functional teams to define reusable patterns and standards, ensuring alignment with long-term architectural go...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$60K - $180K *

Join a team that's designing a centralized self-service portal to enhance user experience and streamline requests. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze existing systems and implement effective gov...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $225K *

Take ownership of high-speed copper interconnect solutions, influencing customer architecture and product strategy. Collaborate across teams to drive sustainable growth in enterprise data center ecosy...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team as a System Architect, influencing customer architecture and shaping product strategy for high-speed copper interconnect solutions. Engage with clients, drive innovation, and enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$176K - $220K *

Drive innovative solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop compliant, executable proposals that align with customer needs and technical requirements, enhancing program growth a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering advanced utility grid management solutions, focusing on ADMS, OMS, and DERMS integrations. Drive project success through expert consulting, solution design, and implement...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.