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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$150K - $180K *

Engineer cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure for financial markets. Drive architecture, design proofs of concept, and ensure interoperability while collaborating with teams to meet institutional re...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead enterprise architecture strategy across Oracle CX, ERP, HCM, and SCM Cloud. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop scalable solutions, ensuring alignment with business capabilities and technolo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in database operations, ensuring optimal performance and security for mission-critical systems. Oversee a technical team while aligning with federal standards and integrating with deve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $180K *

Transform data solutions by designing and managing integration architectures that ensure seamless collaboration and data exchange across diverse systems, fostering innovation and ensuring scalability...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $240K *

Lead the charge in shaping data architecture strategies, driving innovation across platforms, and mentoring teams to optimize data governance and AI integration for scalable solutions that deliver mea...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing innovative solutions and architectures. Collaborate with clients to create robust data platforms, pipelines, and visualizations, driving strategic insights an...

Mclean, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Lead the charge in crafting target-state architecture that integrates business processes, applications, and data. Your role will shape enterprise transformation while ensuring alignment with strategic...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

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Florida, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Innovate data solutions by leveraging Microsoft technologies to enhance client outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize data engineering processes, ensuring qua...

Draper, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build robust data platform capabilities to enhance enterprise data usability across applications, analytics, and AI. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and performance in data processing and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your Salesforce expertise to design, build, and review secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure seamless integrations and effective deliv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as an Oracle Data Migration Architect, leading complex data conversions from legacy systems to Oracle Fusion Cloud. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless exe...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data architecture, integrating innovative solutions across our enterprise ecosystem. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to optimize and implement robust dat...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $145K *

Innovate data solutions by building and maintaining robust pipelines that empower critical processes. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to enhance data reliability and efficiency in a high-t...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex Excel analytics into dynamic Power BI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making in the insurance and financial s...

Lansing, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Advance your career by overseeing Oracle system integrations across multiple customer engagements. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform ownership and provide pre-sales support, ensuring seamless...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to delive...

Dallas, TXRemote

6 days ago

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

$105K - $163K *

Transform database environments by leading architecture and administration efforts across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance and performance for mission-critical applications in a dynamic, remote...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Architect and elevate the enterprise data architecture, driving the design and development of scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and availability...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$93K - $125K *

Explore your potential as a Software Architect, designing and enhancing build systems and delivery platforms. Collaborate with teams to implement CI/CD practices and ensure high-quality software deliv...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Architect scalable software solutions that drive innovation and efficiency. Lead cross-functional teams in designing robust systems, mentoring engineers, and enhancing product features at the intersec...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology by designing and enhancing our build and delivery infrastructure. Collaborate with architects and developers to implement best practices...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $170K *

Lead the charge in optimizing data pipelines and infrastructure, driving enterprise analytics initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to harness vast datasets, enabling strategic business...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $185K *

Lead the charge in designing Azure platforms for healthcare data products, ensuring resilience, security, and cost management while mentoring engineers and shaping architectural standards in a fully r...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $138K *

Transform data management by leading database analysis and administration efforts. Collaborate in an Agile environment to enhance performance, security, and scalability of mission-critical application...

Virginia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.