Enterprise Application & Data Architect

Overview Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week)Employment Type: Full-Time 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 Skills & Experience You Should Possess 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 Preferred Qualifications 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 What We Offer At Trissential, we connect forward-thinking professionals with impactful opportunities. In this role, you’ll play a key part in transforming enterprise architecture while advancing your career in a collaborative environment. Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits! $143,000–$148,000 annually or $89–$92 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography. Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work Hybrid Flexibility – Balance onsite collaboration with remote productivity Career Growth – Access to leadership opportunities, emerging technologies, and strategic initiatives Collaborative Culture – Work with high-performing teams that value innovation and continuous improvement Please note: This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the United States. Ready to architect enterprise transformation and drive next-generation data and application strategies? Apply today and take your career to the next level with Trissential!