Enterprise Systems Architect, Fivetran

• This position is ideal for a deeply technical, natural problem solver with a solution-oriented mindset who excels at considering the interplay of people, processes, and technology to deliver impactful results
• A strong technical foundation is preferred—proficiency in API design, iPaaS solutions, enterprise integration patterns, and general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript). Familiarity with data modeling, ETL concepts, and SQL is also valuable
• 8+ years of experience in systems architecture, enterprise integration, or a similar role
• Proven track record of designing and delivering scalable, high-performing architectures in a late-stage startup or high-growth environment
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects involving diverse stakeholders and complex technical requirements
• A natural problem solver with a solution-oriented mindset, adept at balancing people, processes, and technology
• Strong ability to evaluate software tools, platforms, and best practices that align with business scalability needs
• Proficiency in API design, integration frameworks (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Celigo), and data modeling
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with SQL, ETL pipelines, and data warehousing concepts
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams to define and implement large-scale solutions
• Excellent analytical skills to identify long-term opportunities and risks
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs between short-term gains and long-term objectives
• Aptitude to communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of driving alignment across multiple teams
• Ability to lead through influence, guiding teams toward best-fit solutions without direct authority
• Experience building partnerships with external vendors, third-party consultants, and industry thought leaders

Desirable

• As part of the growing Systems Engineering organization, this role will focus on defining robust integration strategies, selecting and implementing next-generation software solutions, and optimizing our core business processes
• You will partner closely with cross-functional teams—Revenue, Finance, HR, Customer Support, Engineering, and more—to align systems capabilities with Fivetran’s overall growth trajectory
• You’ll work with a variety of enterprise applications (Salesforce, NetSuite, Workday, Greenhouse, Zendesk), integration platforms, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), and Fivetran’s own data pipelines
• Define and maintain the overarching systems integration architecture, ensuring data flows seamlessly between critical business applications and internally built software
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and platforms to enhance reliability, scalability, and security
• Establish best practices for integration patterns (real-time vs. batch, event-driven, APIs, etc.)
• Design and drive the implementation of enterprise systems that meet immediate business needs while allowing for long-term growth
• Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Partner with IT and Security teams to ensure systems and integrations adhere to compliance and governance standards
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Revenue, Finance, HR, Customer Support, Product, Engineering) to identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Architect solutions that automate workflows, eliminate redundancies, and improve data quality and visibility across the organization
• Balance quick wins with strategic investments, aligning architecture decisions with Fivetran’s business objectives
• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert within the Systems Engineering team
• Guide high-level architectural decisions, platform selection, and coding best practices for integrations
• Mentor team members, driving a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, guidelines, and governance processes to ensure consistency across integrations and systems
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of current and future-state architectures, data flows, and integration points
• Work with Security and Compliance teams to meet any audit or regulatory requirements
• Define and track KPIs to measure systems and integrations' performance, scalability, and reliability
• Use data insights to refine and optimize architecture decisions
• Provide transparent reporting on integration health, system performance, and improvement initiatives to leadership and stakeholders