Enterprise Data Architect

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Villanova, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $131K - $171K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ March 27th, 2026

SQL Python ETL

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Villanova University is hiring an Enterprise Data Architect. This role leads the design, development, and maintenance of the university's enterprise data architecture, defining data modeling standards and ensuring consistent integration across systems to support decision-making, analytics, and operations. The architect collaborates with stakeholders to guarantee data quality and compliance while contributing to data governance and 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 for operational and analytical needs.
Design integration strategies using ETL/ELT, API, and event-driven approaches.
Collaborate with application and integration teams to ensure seamless data flow across university systems.
Contribute to enterprise data governance frameworks, metadata management, and compliance with FERPA, GDPR, HIPAA.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship in data architecture and governance.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field required.
Minimum 10 years of experience in data architecture and enterprise data systems, cloud/hybrid environment expertise.
Proficiency with SQL, Python, ETL tools (e.g., Matillion, Talend, Informatica), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Salary range: $131,200 - $170,500, with final offer based on qualifications and budget.