Enterprise Architect - Data Platform

Alloy Enterprises; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits (401K, medical,

On the job training

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Enterprise Architect, Data Platform to define and govern the enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap. You will lead architecture across data lakehouse, real-time streaming, and data mesh, aligning with governance, security, and regulatory needs.

You will partner with business leaders and technology teams to enable digital transformation, AI initiatives, and cost-efficient data platforms across a multi-cloud environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in enterprise technology and data architecture.
• 5+ years in Enterprise/Senior Data Architect roles.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud data platforms.
• Experience leading architecture initiatives across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Lead data platform architecture across data lakehouse, streaming, and data mesh.
• Define standards for batch/real-time processing and APIs.
• Ensure governance, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with leaders to enable digital transformation across the enterprise.

Skills

Data Lakehouse

Real-Time Streaming

Data Mesh

MDM

Data Governance

Cloud Platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Snowflake

Microsoft Fabric

Kafka

Dbt

Coalesce

Airflow

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You Will Do

As the Enterprise Architect, Data Platform, you will define and govern the enterprise-wide data architecture strategy, standards, and roadmap. You will play a critical role in ensuring data platforms, analytics capabilities, AI/ML services, integration frameworks, governance practices, and cloud technologies align with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.

This position partners closely with business leaders, technology teams, data engineering organizations, security, governance, and application teams to build scalable, secure, reliable, and cost-effective data platforms that enable digital transformation, advanced analytics, AI initiatives, and enterprise decision-making across the enterprise.

How You Will Do It

Enterprise Architecture Strategy

• Define and maintain the enterprise data platform vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap.
• Establish architectural principles, standards, and reference architectures for enterprise data platforms.
• Develop future-state architecture models supporting analytics, AI/ML, operational reporting, and data products.
• Align data platform investments with business and technology modernization strategies.
• Champion cloud-native architectural patterns and best practices.

Data Platform Architecture Leadership

Lead enterprise architecture across:

• Data Lakehouse Platforms
• Real-Time Streaming Architectures
• Data Mesh and Data Product Architectures
• Metadata and Data Catalog Solutions
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Data Quality Frameworks
• AI and Machine Learning Platforms

Define architecture standards for:

• Batch and real-time data processing
• Event-driven architectures
• API-enabled data access
• Data virtualization
• Streaming and Change Data Capture (CDC)
• Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environment

Cloud & Technology Leadership

• Architect solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Guide platform strategy and usage for technologies including Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Kafka, Coalesce/Dbt, and Fivetran.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to drive innovation and business value.

Data Governance & Security

• Establish enterprise standards for data governance, lineage, quality, metadata management, retention, and compliance.
• Ensure architectures support regulatory requirements including GDPR, CCPA, SOX, HIPAA (where applicable), and cybersecurity standards.
• Partner with Information Security teams to define secure data access models and protection controls.

Integration & Enterprise Connectivity

Define enterprise integration strategies spanning:

• ERP Platforms
• CRM Systems
• Digital Platforms
• Supply Chain Applications
• Manufacturing Systems
• Customer Service Platforms

Establish standards for:

• APIs and integration services
• Data contracts
• Event architectures
• Digital thread architecture
• Master and reference data integration

Architecture Governance & Leadership

• Lead architecture review boards and solution design reviews.
• Approve major platform architecture decisions.
• Ensure consistency across business units and technology domains.
• Develop architecture scorecards, compliance frameworks, and technology standards.
• Mentor and influence architects and technology leaders across the organization.

What We Look For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology and data architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in Enterprise Architect or Senior Data Architect roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud data platforms.
• Experience leading architecture initiatives across multiple business domains and technology organizations.
• Experience building and executing an operating model for a Solution Architecture organization with measurable outcomes.

Technical Expertise

Data Architecture

• Data Lakehouse Architecture
• Enterprise Data Warehousing
• Data Modeling
• Data Mesh
• Data Products
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Metadata Management
• Data Governance

Cloud Platforms

• AWS
• Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Data & Analytics Technologies

• Snowflake
• Microsoft Fabric
• Kafka
• Spark
• Dbt
• Coalesce
• Airflow

Architecture Disciplines

• Enterprise Architecture
• Solution Architecture
• Integration Architecture
• Security Architecture
• Platform Engineering

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Executive Communication
• Enterprise Influence
• Business Acumen
• Technology Vision
• Organizational Leadership
• Change Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Decision Making Under Ambiguity
• Mentoring and Coaching

Preferred Certifications

• TOGAF Certified
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Snowflake SnowPro Advanced Architect
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• SAFe Architect Certification

This position follows a hybrid work model and requires regular in-office collaboration at our Glendale, WI location.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Johnson Controls is unable to provide current or future sponsorship for employment visas for this role.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $180,000-200,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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