Enterprise Data Solution Architect

Description & Requirements

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

As an Enterprise Data Solution Architect, you will lead the technical foundation of a large-scale integration program. This role is responsible for defining the target data and analytics architecture, driving integration strategy, and ensuring alignment between business needs, enterprise standards, and vendor delivery.

You will act as the design authority, ensuring all Data & Analytics solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to long-term enterprise platforms (e.g., Fabric, Snowflake, SAP, Qlik/Power BI).

What You Will Do

• Define end-to-end D&A architecture design across to be environments
• Lead current-state assessment and target-state design for data platforms, pipelines, and reporting
• Establish data integration patterns (API, ETL/ELT, CDC, batch vs real-time)
• Approve source-to-target data mappings, semantic models, and reporting layers
• Define data modelling, governance, and security architecture (RLS, IAM)
• Provide technical direction to external/vendor teams
• Lead architecture governance forums and design reviews
• Oversee cutover architecture, performance, and scalability validation
• Closely work with business, cross functional teams for integrated data and reporting delivery

What You Need to Be Successful

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise data & analytics solutions involving multi source system environment such as ERP’s, CRM’s as well OT platforms along with custom applications
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure databricks / Microsoft Fabric / Power BI and/or Qlik
• Experience with SAP ECC/S4 data models (CDS, ODP, extractors)
• Background in hands-on experience in distributed computing skills like Pyspark, PySQL
• Deep understanding of data integration patterns (batch, API, streaming, CDC)
• Strong exposure to Data governance, metadata, lineage etc
• Exposure to Security and access controls in reporting as well as data platforms
• Proven ability to work with business + technical stakeholders
• Experience in leading vendor/SI engagements and make architecture trade-off decisions

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience in data platform migration or integration programs
• Exposure to data mesh / domain-driven architecture
• Worked in hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud migration)
• Exposure to GenAI integration in analytics platforms
• You are willing to travel, if necessary.
• Willing to work in hybrid environment

What Makes You Eligible

• Ability to work from an office in Novi, MI, 3+ days per week (hybrid)

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

Pay Transparency

$ 125,250 - $ 183,700

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: View email address on jobsearch.harman.com.

You Belong Here 

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.() 

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at  View email address on jobsearch.harman.com . Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.