Edwards Lifesciences

Distinguished Architect, IT, Data and AI Integration

Edwards Lifesciences

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Irvine • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $156,000 - $221,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudETL

About the role

  • Partner closely with leadership to shape and execute enterprise-wide data architecture strategies, focusing on streamlining redundant BI, ETL, and data tools while promoting modernization and integration across platforms.
  • Lead the design and deployment of scalable data ecosystems, including ETL processes, data lakes, and AI-driven integrations, ensuring they are secure, performant, and adaptable to future needs.
  • Develop proof-of-concepts for AI-enhanced reporting, chatbots, and automation, integrating them into business-critical processes to drive decision-making and operational agility.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends in data architecture, AI/ML operations (MLOps), cloud services, and enterprise tools, proactively recommending and piloting solutions to address upcoming challenges in analytics and AI integration.
  • Identify architectural bottlenecks in current systems, design innovative solutions to resolve them, and implement reusable frameworks that enhance data pipelines, governance, and overall efficiency.
  • Collaborate horizontally with functional leads across engineering, IT, and business teams to align data initiatives with organizational goals, fostering a culture of shared best practices and cross-platform interoperability.
  • Oversee data migrations, metadata-driven frameworks, and automation efforts to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and improve data reliability and accessibility.
  • Champion IT governance and agile methodologies, guiding teams both in and outside of IT in adopting best in class data tools set forth as standards by our Enterprise Data & Analytics organization.
  • Develop, institute, and maintain the IT design methodology, development process methodology, technology standards, and best practices.
  • Compile or design enterprise and reference architectural models of current and proposed systems across the enterprise for use internally and in conjunction with external technology partners.
  • Provide training, coaching and knowledge transfer to team members on new and emerging technologies
  • Provide oversight to ensure compliance with architectural standards and practices through all aspects of planning, execution, and operation

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field;
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise, data, and/or software architecture, with a strong emphasis on data architecture, ETL frameworks, and integrations in large-scale environments.
  • 3 years of solid performance in an architect role working with cross-functional teams (within IT and/or within the business) on enterprise-level or complex / novel system implementations
  • 3 years of relevant industry experience (e.g., medical device, pharmaceuticals, etc.) or in highly regulated environments
  • Certifications in related disciplines and architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF Enterprise Architect, COBIT, ITIL, CDMP, OCP)
  • Hands-on experience with modern data tools such as AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Databricks, and CI/CD platforms (e.g., GitHub/GitLab), as well as workflow tools like Jira and Confluence.
  • Expertise with any combination of these is welcome.
Benefits
  • Competitive salaries
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of employees and their families

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
data architectureETL frameworksAI-driven integrationsdata lakesdata pipelinesautomationMLOpsdata governancecloud servicesenterprise architecture
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcoachingknowledge transferproblem-solvingcommunicationagile methodologiesstrategic thinkingcross-functional teamworktraining
Certifications
TOGAF Enterprise ArchitectCOBITITILCDMPOCP
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