Enterprise Data Architect Jobs

Enterprise Data Architect jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology, at every level from mid-level to principal and chief architect, with specializations in cloud data platforms, data governance, and enterprise data modeling. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles51
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerXperi
Top cityPasadena, CA
Work type45% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Keysight Technologies
Enterprise Data Security Architect
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Keysight Technologies
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Enterprise Data Security Architect
Keysight Technologies
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$115k - $192k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sr Enterprise Data Architect
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Sr Enterprise Data Architect
Thermo Fisher Scientific
North Carolina
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Solutions Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$125k - $175k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
10,000+

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BV Teck
Enterprise Data Architect
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BV Teck
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Enterprise Data Architect
BV Teck
Remote
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$100k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)
AWS Certification
51-200

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XIT Solutions Inc.
Enterprise Data Architect
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XIT Solutions Inc.
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Enterprise Data Architect
XIT Solutions Inc.
Remote
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$146k.72 - $176k.06/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in statistics

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Arista Networks
Technical Architect - Enterprise Data
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Arista Networks
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Technical Architect - Enterprise Data
Arista Networks
Dallas, Texas
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Enterprise Data Architect Job Market

Who's Hiring

Xperi
Xperi2 open roles
Peraton
Peraton2 open roles
Expleo
Expleo2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Insurance
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Science & Research
  • Distribution & Wholesale

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in enterprise data architect jobs.

  • 7-plus years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data architectures
  • Deep hands-on expertise with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or Azure Synapse
  • Proficiency in data modeling disciplines including conceptual, logical, and physical design
  • Experience establishing data governance frameworks, data quality standards, and metadata management practices
  • Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Data Analytics, Google Professional Data Engineer, or TOGAF
  • Strong communication skills with a record of translating technical architecture decisions for executive stakeholders

Tips for Your Enterprise Data Architect Job Search

Tailor your resume to data platform specifics

Hiring managers expect your resume to name the exact platforms you've architected on, whether Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse, or AWS Redshift. Generic 'cloud experience' won't move you past the screener. List your data platform choices and the business outcomes they drove.

Showcase governance and standards ownership

Enterprise data architect roles almost always require evidence that you've owned data governance frameworks, not just contributed to them. Call out specific artifacts you authored, such as data dictionaries, master data management policies, or metadata standards, and name the org size affected.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists enterprise data architect openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by architecture maturity

A greenfield architecture build and a legacy modernization engagement demand different strengths. Read job descriptions closely for phrases like 'stand up' versus 'migrate' or 'rationalize.' Target postings where the stated challenge matches the type of work you do best.

Prepare a whiteboard-ready architecture diagram

Most enterprise data architect interviews include a live design exercise. Practice sketching a scalable data platform end to end, from ingestion through transformation to consumption layer, with your tooling rationale ready. Interviewers want to see how you think, not just what you've built.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation

Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you'll have authority to enforce architectural decisions or only advise. An enterprise data architect with no enforcement mandate is a different job entirely. Get the reporting structure and decision rights in writing before your start date.

Enterprise Data Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most enterprise data architects?

The companies hiring the most enterprise data architects right now include Xperi, Peraton, and Expleo, with the largest share of openings in California, Virginia, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology organizations undergoing cloud modernization.

How many enterprise data architect jobs are remote?

About 76% of enterprise data architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility for senior architecture roles. Sub-areas most likely to be fully remote include cloud platform architecture and data governance advisory work, where output is measured by documentation and decisions rather than on-site presence.

How do you become an enterprise data architect?

Start by building a foundation as a data engineer or database administrator, then progressively take ownership of architectural decisions rather than just implementation. Develop proficiency in at least one major cloud data platform, earn a recognized architecture or cloud certification, and practice creating formal architecture artifacts like data models and governance frameworks. Moving into an architect title typically requires demonstrating that you can set standards others follow, not just execute against them.

Can you get hired as an enterprise data architect with limited experience?

Hiring managers rarely consider candidates without substantial hands-on architecture experience for enterprise data architect roles, but you can build toward the title deliberately. Target associate architect or senior data engineer roles that include architecture ownership in their scope, volunteer to lead data modeling or governance initiatives in your current position, and document the architectural decisions you drove as a portfolio you can present in interviews.

What does the enterprise data architect interview process look like?

The process typically runs across four to five stages. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your architecture philosophy and past scope. A technical panel then assesses your platform knowledge, data modeling depth, and governance experience. Most processes include a live design exercise where you architect a solution to a realistic business problem on a whiteboard or shared document. A final round with senior leadership or cross-functional stakeholders tests how you communicate architectural trade-offs to non-technical audiences.

Where can I find and apply to enterprise data architect jobs?

You can find and apply to enterprise data architect jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your experience and specialization from the listings available, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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