Enterprise Data Architect

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $131K - $171K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ January 13th, 2026

SQL Python ETL

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Villanova University is hiring an Enterprise Data Architect. The role leads the design and maintenance of the university's enterprise data architecture, defines data modeling standards, ensures integration consistency, and supports secure, reliable data solutions for institutional decision-making and analytics. The architect collaborates with stakeholders to uphold data accessibility, quality, and compliance, contributing to governance and digital transformation efforts.

Highlights

Lead design and implementation of scalable, secure enterprise data architectures.
Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for operational and analytical needs.
Define and enforce data architecture standards and integration strategies using ETL/ELT, API, and event-driven methods.
Collaborate with application teams to ensure seamless data flow across systems including ERP and SIS.
Ensure compliance with data governance frameworks and regulatory standards such as FERPA, GDPR, and HIPAA.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data teams and contribute to the university's technology roadmap.
Expertise required in SQL, Python, ETL tools (Matillion, Talend, Informatica), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and cloud data warehousing (Snowflake).
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of experience in data architecture and integration.
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, certifications (Snowflake, AWS, CDMP, TOGAF), and experience in higher education data environments.
Salary range $131,200 to $170,500, depending on qualifications and other factors.