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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise Application & Data Architect - **Company:** EXPLEO LLC - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $143,000.0 - $148,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Apache HTTP Server, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Health Informatics, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, DataOps, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Ingestion, GitHub Copilot, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Apache Spark, Technical Debt, Information Technology, Health Level Seven International, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, GPT, Databricks - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ee4e35be75f84fcc ## About the Role * 12+ years of progressive software engineering experience * 4+ years in enterprise or solution architecture roles * 2+ years of recent DataOps experience * 4+ years of project or initiative leadership experience * Strong programming expertise (Python, Java, C#, TypeScript) and full-stack system design * Expert-level SQL and deep experience in database technologies and data modeling * Experience designing and deploying production-grade systems * Strong understanding of application, data, integration, and enterprise architecture domains * Hands-on experience influencing engineering practices and development lifecycles * Experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to enhance development workflows * Strong communication skills with ability to influence across technical and business stakeholders, * Experience in healthcare IT environments (payer, provider, or health system) * Experience with cloud-based DataOps platforms, especially in Azure * Hands-on experience with tools such as Azure Synapse, Databricks, Fabric, dbt, or Apache Spark * Experience with data governance frameworks and tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Apache Atlas) * Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards (HIPAA, HL7, FHIR, CMS interoperability rules) * Experience working within Agile or SAFe environments with embedded architecture support Education & Certifications You Need: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * Advanced certifications in cloud, data, or architecture domains are a plus ## Description Are you a senior architecture leader who thrives at the intersection of application engineering and modern data ecosystems? We are seeking an Enterprise Application & Data Architect to shape enterprise-wide technology strategy, drive architectural governance, and enable scalable, data-driven innovation. This role blends strategic influence with hands-on technical leadership, working across application, data, and integration domains to ensure solutions align with business priorities and enterprise standards. What's in It for You? * Enterprise Impact - Drive architecture strategy across applications, data platforms, and integration ecosystems * High Visibility - Partner with business leaders and senior stakeholders to influence technology direction * Governance Authority - Define standards and guide enterprise-wide architectural decisions * Modern Engineering - Work with DataOps, cloud-native architectures, and AI-assisted development * Strategic + Hands-On - Influence both executive direction and code-level practices Team & Environment * Reports to the Director of IT Enterprise Architecture * Part of a collaborative enterprise architecture function supporting application, data, and platform teams * Works closely with data platform teams, application development teams, and business stakeholders Your Role & Responsibilities Enterprise Architecture & Governance * Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards, policies, and reference architectures * Participate in and guide architecture review processes to ensure alignment with enterprise standards * Provide architectural direction and decision guidance for major technology initiatives Business Alignment & Strategy * Lead business capability discovery and translate business strategy into architectural direction * Partner with stakeholders to shape roadmaps, investments, and technology planning cycles * Ensure architecture is embedded early in business and initiative planning Application & Engineering Architecture * Guide application architecture decisions including system design, APIs, data models, and patterns * Influence engineering practices including framework selection, CI/CD pipelines, and testing strategies * Promote clean architecture, observability, and maintainability across delivery teams Enterprise Data Architecture & DataOps * Lead design and governance of enterprise data platforms (warehouse, lake, lakehouse) * Define standards for data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration (batch and streaming) * Establish DataOps practices including CI/CD for data, observability, and automated quality controls * Define and enforce data governance standards, including data quality, lineage, and governed access Delivery Oversight & Validation * Actively validate that solutions in delivery align with architectural standards and business intent * Provide embedded architectural guidance to Agile/SAFe teams throughout delivery lifecycle Portfolio Rationalization & Optimization * Identify technical debt, architectural risks, and opportunities for system modernization * Lead enterprise portfolio rationalization efforts to reduce complexity and improve efficiency ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Speak, Code, Deploy: Transforming Developer Experience with Voice Commands](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1159-speak-code-deploy-transforming-developer-experience-with-voice-commands) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)