Database Architect Jobs

Explore Database Architect jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Database architects design and guide the data foundations that organizations rely on, turning business and technical requirements into secure, scalable database solutions.

What Does a Database Architect Do?

Database architects plan, design, and oversee database systems and data platforms. They assess how information is created, stored, accessed, protected, and integrated across an organization. Depending on the role, they may focus on relational or NoSQL databases, cloud data platforms, data warehouses, or large-scale enterprise systems.

Common Responsibilities

  • Develop database architecture, standards, and roadmaps aligned with business goals.
  • Evaluate database technologies and choose approaches for performance, scale, reliability, and cost.
  • Design data models, schemas, integrations, and migration strategies.
  • Collaborate with engineering, analytics, security, and product teams.
  • Set practices for data governance, privacy, access control, backup, and recovery.
  • Review system performance and guide optimization and modernization efforts.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek extensive database and data-platform experience, strong SQL knowledge, and a track record designing systems for complex workloads. Familiarity with cloud services, data modeling, distributed systems, security, and high availability can be valuable. Database architects also need clear communication and the ability to translate technical tradeoffs for business and engineering stakeholders. Requirements vary by employer and specialization.

Find Database Architect Opportunities

Browse Database Architect openings on Ladders to explore senior-level opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, technologies, and responsibilities to identify positions that fit your expertise and career goals.

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$239K - $332K *

Join a team that's redefining partnerships by serving as a global technical advisor to top Global Systems Integrators, blending technical expertise with business insight to drive impactful engagements...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Transform our data landscape by leading the end-to-end data platform, modernizing architecture, and empowering analytics teams to deliver trusted insights across the organization. Drive innovation wit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$124K - $241K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize enterprise infrastructure, leading initiatives in network architecture, virtualization, and cloud services while ensuring reliability and security across sys...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $220K *

Shape the future of customer solutions by leading implementations and driving adoption of innovative technologies. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored architectural designs that meet strategic...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $237K *

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

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CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$161K - $201K *

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Mississauga, ONRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $213K *

Innovate data architecture strategies and AI solutions, establishing scalable standards across platforms. Collaborate with leaders to define architecture roadmaps that ensure secure, governed, and eff...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $158K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion database and server excellence by managing SQL Server and Windows environments. Ensure optimal performance, security, and availability across development, test, and production systems while s...

Albuquerque, NMRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $220K *

Champion the design and architecture of data systems, driving innovation and collaboration across teams to enhance user experiences and optimize data management for MyFitnessPal's ecosystem...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$156K - $234K *

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San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $225K *

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Dublin, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $205K *

Discover innovative solutions as you design comprehensive technology architectures that align with client goals. Collaborate with teams to address needs, develop strategies, and ensure successful impl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful Salesforce implementations in the nonprofit and education sectors, overseeing all phases from discovery to deployment. Collaborate closely with clients to design scalable solutions tha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative data engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scalable architectures and drive AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterpr...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $170K *

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New Brunswick, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $117K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $145K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Database Architect do?question toggle

    A Database Architect designs and guides database systems and data platforms, including their structure, integrations, performance, security, and long-term evolution.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Database Architect jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for deep database experience, SQL proficiency, data modeling expertise, and experience with architecture, cloud platforms, security, or distributed systems.

  • How much do Database Architect jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so its listings can help you explore opportunities at that salary level.

  • Where can Database Architects work?question toggle

    Database Architects work across industries that depend on reliable data systems, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and government.

  • What is the difference between a Database Architect and a Database Administrator?question toggle

    A Database Architect typically focuses on designing database structures and strategic data-platform solutions, while a Database Administrator more often manages day-to-day operations such as maintenance, access, backups, and monitoring. Responsibilities may overlap depending on the organization.