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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$110K - $120K *

Accelerate data-driven insights by leading data cleansing and analytics efforts for federal financial management. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful reporting and automation solutions...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Innovate technical architecture for retail planning solutions, leading design and implementation. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, secure integrations and optimize customer deployments while...

Campbell, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Innovate at the forefront of database management, ensuring performance, reliability, and security in a high-volume SQL Server environment. Lead incident response and engineering solutions to enhance o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $193K *

Join a team that's redefining data management in healthcare. Lead technical delivery for Master Data Management services, ensuring data quality and integration across state programs while guiding a sk...

Illinois, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $139K *

Drive database reliability by managing and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure. Collaborate with Engineering and SRE teams to enhance performance, automate processes, and support mission-critical ap...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $129K *

Drive the reliability and performance of cloud-based database systems, enhancing automation and support for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize processes and...

Mississauga, ONRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Help us lead Anaplan model development as an architectural SME, driving large-scale connected planning solutions while collaborating with senior leadership to optimize processes and deliver insights e...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $156K *

Join us to architect innovative financial systems, leading greenfield projects that enhance data management and analytics. Collaborate across teams to implement your vision and drive impactful solutio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the architectural direction of order-to-cash solutions across multiple customer engagements, ensuring effective design, integration, and adoption of SAP systems while leveraging AI tools for enha...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and guiding enterprise architecture across product systems and business applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into actionable designs...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing complex databases and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with IT teams to design, implement, and maintain database systems while adhering to security protocols and optim...

New Cumberland, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in defining and overseeing enterprise automation architecture, ensuring scalable, secure solutions across platforms like ServiceNow and Microsoft. Collaborate cross-functionally to ali...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $208K *

Empower your career by designing scalable, secure solutions that drive business success. Collaborate with stakeholders to create innovative architectures, streamline processes, and lead technical init...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $195K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise automation in financial services. Leverage your expertise in Red Hat Ansible to design and deliver secure, scalable solutions for top-tier banks and insuranc...

North Carolina, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $155K *

Transform enterprise applications through strategic architecture, integration, and governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance business processes and ensure reliable operation of platforms wh...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $192K *

Engineer trusted, reusable data products by transforming architectural designs and business requirements into production-grade solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving data integration and pipeline optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-critical data processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability for adv...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise architecture initiatives within defined domains, focusing on Order Management or Customer & Commercial Management. Shape target architecture, create roadmaps, an...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Champion the migration to a modern Databricks lakehouse, designing robust data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics capabilities and set technical standards...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $209K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by leading architecture design, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation across cloud and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance application mana...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data architecture by designing and implementing a cutting-edge data ecosystem. Lead the development of centralized data solutions that enhance analytics, autom...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Champion innovative data solutions by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines across Azure and Microsoft Fabric, ensuring high-quality data delivery and governance while leading engineering in...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement custom integrations, enhancing customer experiences with AI-driven solutions. Collaborate closely with clients to solve complex technical challenges and dri...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $210K *

Empower organizations by designing scalable data management solutions, collaborating with customers and partners to drive adoption and success. Act as a key technical advisor, bridging teams to ensure...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing data pipelines and ETL processes, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and support mission...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.