Data Architect Jobs in Colorado
Data Architect jobs in Colorado are in strong demand, concentrated in financial services, aerospace and defense, healthcare technology, and the state's growing cloud and SaaS sector, with openings at every level from associate data architect to enterprise principal. The heaviest hiring activity is in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, where established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Centura Health, and Charles Schwab maintain significant technology operations. The most sought-after specialties in Colorado listings include cloud data platform design, enterprise data modeling, and data mesh and lakehouse architecture. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description
The Enterprise Data Architect is a new position at the City and County of Broomfield that will establish the City's enterprise data architecture, governance framework, and master data management practices. This role defines how data is structured, governed, shared, and used across departments so reporting, analytics, GIS integration, and AI solutions are built on a consistent, reliable foundation. This position serves as the steward of enterprise data standards and works closely with business departments, the Data Engineering function, the GIS team, and the AI Solutions Architect to ensure data is treated as a strategic enterprise asset. This role pairs with the IT Department’s AI Solution Architect and Data Engineer to establish and maintain the AI/Data Division within IT.
As an Enterprise Data Architect, you will be joining an IT team at the City and County of Broomfield that is passionate about applying their skills and talents to help the community. If you thrive on tackling technology challenges, work well with others in a team/collaboration setting, and have a passion for leading organizations through data management maturity, this position might be the right fit for you.
- Leadership and vision to support the technology goals and objectives of a diverse, growing community based on solid partnerships with departments
- Reliable and secure infrastructure
- Responsive and knowledgeable support for business and enterprise technology systems, network services, and desktop support services
- Protection of the confidentiality and preservation of the integrity of the City’s data
- Robust and scalable telecommunications systems
- Robust GIS environment that allows users to organize, visualize, and analyze different layers of data
Enterprise Data Architect Total Compensation Package
Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)
19 days paid vacation + 10 sick days + 12 holidays per year
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
6% employer retirement match
Wellness discount on insurance premiums available
Working Hours/Location
This position offers a flexible, hybrid work environment that supports both in-office and remote work. While the schedule can be adjusted to meet individual productivity needs, the Project Manager is expected to maintain reliable availability during core business hours to effectively support customers, stakeholders, and project activities.
Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties
- Establish and maintain enterprise data architecture, canonical data models, and system integration standards.
- Align core platforms to support a single source of truth.
- Develop and maintain data governance policies, standards, roles, and decision-making processes.
- Define data ownership, stewardship, classification, retention, and compliance requirements.
- Oversee master data domains, authoritative sources, shared identifiers, and data quality standards.
- Establish metadata, naming conventions, validation rules, and common business definitions.
- Embed governance standards into data pipelines, analytics, and AI solutions.
- Ensure secure, transparent, compliant, and responsible use of enterprise data.
- Partner with technical teams and business leaders to improve data management and decision-making.
- Promote data literacy through guidance, workshops, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Provides cross-functional leadership, guidance, and mentorship to departmental data stewards and technical teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business, or related field - required.
- Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business, or related field - preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of high-level, progressive experience required in data architecture, data governance, enterprise data management, or related roles - required.
- Experience developing conceptual, logical, and physical data models, standards, and governance practices in a complex organization - required.
- Experience working with enterprise business systems and integrated data environments - required.
- Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional data initiatives - required.
- Experience with ERP, GIS, EAM, or public safety platforms; familiarity with ODS design and dimensional modeling - preferred.
- Experience in local government or public sector - preferred.
Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (in addition to above requirements):
- Must be 18 years of age
- Fingerprint checks through CBI/FBI required.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record for continued employment.
All communication via your application will come from info@governmentjobs.com.
Please add this to your email Safe List.
Broomfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information click here.
Description
The Enterprise Data Architect is a new position at the City and County of Broomfield that will establish the City's enterprise data architecture, governance framework, and master data management practices. This role defines how data is structured, governed, shared, and used across departments so reporting, analytics, GIS integration, and AI solutions are built on a consistent, reliable foundation. This position serves as the steward of enterprise data standards and works closely with business departments, the Data Engineering function, the GIS team, and the AI Solutions Architect to ensure data is treated as a strategic enterprise asset. This role pairs with the IT Department’s AI Solution Architect and Data Engineer to establish and maintain the AI/Data Division within IT.
As an Enterprise Data Architect, you will be joining an IT team at the City and County of Broomfield that is passionate about applying their skills and talents to help the community. If you thrive on tackling technology challenges, work well with others in a team/collaboration setting, and have a passion for leading organizations through data management maturity, this position might be the right fit for you.
- Leadership and vision to support the technology goals and objectives of a diverse, growing community based on solid partnerships with departments
- Reliable and secure infrastructure
- Responsive and knowledgeable support for business and enterprise technology systems, network services, and desktop support services
- Protection of the confidentiality and preservation of the integrity of the City’s data
- Robust and scalable telecommunications systems
- Robust GIS environment that allows users to organize, visualize, and analyze different layers of data
Enterprise Data Architect Total Compensation Package
Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)
19 days paid vacation + 10 sick days + 12 holidays per year
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
6% employer retirement match
Wellness discount on insurance premiums available
Working Hours/Location
This position offers a flexible, hybrid work environment that supports both in-office and remote work. While the schedule can be adjusted to meet individual productivity needs, the Project Manager is expected to maintain reliable availability during core business hours to effectively support customers, stakeholders, and project activities.
Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties
- Establish and maintain enterprise data architecture, canonical data models, and system integration standards.
- Align core platforms to support a single source of truth.
- Develop and maintain data governance policies, standards, roles, and decision-making processes.
- Define data ownership, stewardship, classification, retention, and compliance requirements.
- Oversee master data domains, authoritative sources, shared identifiers, and data quality standards.
- Establish metadata, naming conventions, validation rules, and common business definitions.
- Embed governance standards into data pipelines, analytics, and AI solutions.
- Ensure secure, transparent, compliant, and responsible use of enterprise data.
- Partner with technical teams and business leaders to improve data management and decision-making.
- Promote data literacy through guidance, workshops, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Provides cross-functional leadership, guidance, and mentorship to departmental data stewards and technical teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business, or related field - required.
- Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business, or related field - preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of high-level, progressive experience required in data architecture, data governance, enterprise data management, or related roles - required.
- Experience developing conceptual, logical, and physical data models, standards, and governance practices in a complex organization - required.
- Experience working with enterprise business systems and integrated data environments - required.
- Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional data initiatives - required.
- Experience with ERP, GIS, EAM, or public safety platforms; familiarity with ODS design and dimensional modeling - preferred.
- Experience in local government or public sector - preferred.
Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (in addition to above requirements):
- Must be 18 years of age
- Fingerprint checks through CBI/FBI required.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record for continued employment.
All communication via your application will come from info@governmentjobs.com.
Please add this to your email Safe List.
Broomfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information click here.
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- Law & Legal Services
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data architect jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
- Five or more years of experience designing and implementing enterprise data architectures
- Proficiency with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience with data modeling tools and standards including Erwin, dbt, or dimensional modeling
- Strong background in data governance, data quality frameworks, and metadata management
- Familiarity with Colorado-regulated industries such as healthcare or aerospace data compliance requirements
Data Architect Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data architect in Colorado?
Colorado has no state-issued license or registration specific to data architects, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most Colorado employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering, with a master's preferred at senior levels. Earning a vendor-recognized certification in cloud architecture from AWS, Microsoft, or Google carries significant weight with Colorado hiring managers, particularly in the aerospace, financial, and health tech sectors dominant in the state.
Which companies hire data architects in Colorado?
Colorado data architect roles are posted by Danone, Google, and NVIDIA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's mix of aerospace primes, regional health systems, financial services firms, and cloud-native tech companies means demand is spread across industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which Colorado cities have the most data architect jobs?
Colorado, Denver, and Boulder account for the most data architect openings in Colorado. Denver anchors demand through its dense concentration of financial services, healthcare, and technology headquarters, while Boulder draws roles from cloud software and research-driven companies, and Colorado Springs reflects hiring by aerospace and defense contractors with large local footprints.
Are there remote data architect jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most fields. Data architecture is fundamentally a design and strategy discipline that translates well to distributed work. About 64% of data architect openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly employers in the state have accepted flexible arrangements for this role. The portions of the work most often done remotely include data modeling, governance framework development, and stakeholder alignment sessions.
How can I get hired as a data architect in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a data analyst or data engineer role into an associate or junior architect position. Colorado health systems like Centura Health and SCL Health, along with aerospace employers such as Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, regularly post entry-level data and analytics roles that serve as direct pipelines to architecture work. Building a portfolio of data models, pipeline designs, or cloud architecture diagrams on a personal project or open-source contribution strengthens any application, and completing a cloud architecture certification before applying gives candidates a measurable credential that Colorado hiring managers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to data architect jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to data architect jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings in the state. Search through the roles posted, find the ones that match your background and preferred location or work arrangement, and apply directly through each listing.
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