From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.
About the Role
Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies. We’re looking for an Enterprise Systems Architect to design and guide the internal systems architecture, ensuring our critical business applications (Salesforce, NetSuite, Coupa, Workday, Greenhouse, Zendesk, to name a few) are seamlessly integrated and scalable.
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.
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.
This is a full-time position based out of our Oakland, CA office.
Technologies You’ll Use
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.
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.
What You’ll Do
Integration Architecture & Strategy
- 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.).
Systems Design & Scalability
- 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.
Process Optimization
- 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.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
- 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.
Governance & Documentation
- 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.
Metrics & Analysis
- 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.
Skills We’re Looking For
- 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.
Technical Acumen
- 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.
Architecture & Strategic Thinking
- 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.
Collaboration & Influence
- 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.
Bonus Skills
- Software engineering experience.
- Hands-on experience with iPaaS solutions (e.g., Workato, SnapLogic) or Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platforms.
- Familiarity with AI/ML capabilities to augment data-driven automation.
- Knowledge of public company compliance requirements and governance controls.
- Experience with enterprise-level CRM (Salesforce) and ERP (NetSuite) ecosystems.
By stepping into this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping the integration architecture and capabilities of Fivetran’s internal systems, ensuring they scale seamlessly to support business growth and innovation.
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Perks and Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance*
- Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
- RSU stock grants*
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
*May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information
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