As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
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 a 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 We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer locationAccess to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN UniversityCompetitive wellness benefitsTuition reimbursement“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards programAn inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
Salary Ranges:
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience delivering enterprise data and analytics solutions across ERP, CRM, operational technology, and custom application environments
- Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and/or Qlik
- Experience with SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA data models, including CDS, ODP, and extractors
- Hands-on distributed computing experience with PySpark and PySQL
- Deep understanding of batch, API, streaming, and change data capture integration patterns
- Experience with data governance, metadata, and data lineage
- Experience with security and access controls for reporting and data platforms
- Ability to collaborate with business and technical stakeholders
- Experience leading vendor or systems integrator engagements and making architecture trade-off decisions
- Experience with data platform migration or integration programs
- Exposure to data mesh or domain-driven architecture
- Experience working in hybrid on-premises and cloud environments
- Exposure to generative AI integration in analytics platforms
- Willingness to travel when necessary
- Willingness to work in a hybrid environment
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
