Principal Enterprise Data Architect

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company, Inc. is seeking a Data Architect to shape the enterprise data future. You will design scalable cloud-based data architectures, lead MDM initiatives, and partner with business leaders to translate needs into technical solutions.

You will work with Snowflake, Azure, and Oracle in a hybrid US schedule, influencing data governance and analytics strategy across a global manufacturing organization. A strong background in data platforms and governance is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of data or enterprise architecture experience.
• 3+ years of Snowflake experience.
• Strong cloud data platform expertise (Azure preferred).
• Experience with data warehouses, data lakes, MDM and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Developing the enterprise data strategy and roadmap.
• Designing scalable cloud-based data architectures and platforms.
• Leading Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives.
• Building trusted, governed data solutions for analytics and AI.
• Establishing enterprise data governance, quality, and architecture standards.
• Partnering with business leaders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Architecting modern data solutions using Snowflake, Azure, Oracle, APIs, and streaming technologies.
• Serving as a trusted advisor on enterprise data investments and strategy.

Skills

Data architecture

Snowflake

Azure

Data governance

MDM

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. We are seeking a Data Architect to be one of the architects shaping Donaldson's enterprise data future. We are building a newly re-established Enterprise Architecture team, and this is your opportunity to influence how data, AI, analytics, and modern cloud technologies are adopted across a global manufacturing company. You'll be part of a small, highly visible team where your ideas will directly influence enterprise technology decisions across a global organization. This isn't a role where you'll create standards from the sidelines; you'll be a hands-on Data Architect, partnering with business leaders, engineering teams, and emerging technology experts to solve real business challenges and drive enterprise-wide transformation. You'll love the opportunity to shape enterprise data strategy from the ground up, work with Snowflake, Azure, Oracle, AI, and modern cloud technologies, influence executive decisions and enterprise architecture standards, collaborate across business, IT, engineering, and manufacturing teams. Qualified candidates must be able to work a Hybrid US schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing the enterprise data strategy and roadmap
• Designing scalable cloud-based data architectures and platforms
• Leading Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives
• Building trusted, governed data solutions for analytics and AI
• Establishing enterprise data governance, quality, and architecture standards
• Partnering with business leaders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Architecting modern data solutions using Snowflake, Azure, Oracle, APIs, and streaming technologies
• Serving as a trusted advisor on enterprise data investments and strategy

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data or Enterprise Architecture
• 3+ years of Snowflake experience
• Strong expertise in cloud data platforms (Azure preferred)
• Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, MDM, and Data Governance
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS experience
• AI/ML data platform experience
• Cloud or data architecture certifications

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Annual Salary Range: $103,000 - $165,300.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.

Learn more at www.donaldson.com.