Enterprise Data Architect

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $131K - $171K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ March 31st, 2026

SQL Python ETL

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring an Enterprise Data Architect. This role leads the design, development, and maintenance of the university's enterprise data architecture, ensuring secure, high-performing data solutions that support decision-making, analytics, and operations. The architect collaborates with stakeholders to establish data models, enforce governance, and contribute to digital transformation initiatives.

Highlights

Lead design and implementation of scalable, secure enterprise data architectures aligned with institutional goals.
Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models supporting operations and reporting.
Define and enforce data architecture standards, including integration strategies using ETL/ELT, API, and event-driven approaches.
Collaborate with application teams for seamless data flow across university systems such as Ellucian Banner ERP and SIS.
Participate in hands-on development during key implementation phases to establish frameworks and prototypes.
Partner with stakeholders to implement data governance frameworks ensuring data quality, security, and compliance (FERPA, GDPR, HIPAA).
Provide leadership and mentorship to data teams and support data strategy aligned with Villanova’s mission and technology roadmap.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least ten years of experience in data architecture with cloud and hybrid systems.
Proficiency in SQL, Python, ETL tools (e.g., Matillion, Talend), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and data warehousing solutions like Snowflake.
Salary range is $131,200 to $170,500 depending on candidate qualifications and other factors.