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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$160K - $185K *

Join a team that's transforming customer experiences through innovative technical solutions. As a Solutions Architect, you'll bridge business needs with technology, guiding clients from discovery to d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $214K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading preconstruction efforts for large-scale Data Center initiatives. Drive team performance, manage budgets, and ensure exceptional client relationships while overseei...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Empower organizations to transform workflows with AI by architecting solutions that integrate Grok Build and Grok Bot. Collaborate with engineering teams and executives to drive adoption and optimize...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $325K *

Lead and shape innovative technical solutions by maturing the solution architecture practice, driving strategic growth, and enhancing competitive positioning across government sectors through collabor...

Columbia, MDRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing and maintaining robust data models, ETL processes, and visualizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and usability in...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $181K *

Lead the charge in transforming HR architecture by aligning people processes with enterprise needs. Utilize your expertise to drive scalable solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and foster colla...

Illinois, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $160K *

Inspire innovation as a Data Engineer, architecting robust data platforms and pipelines in Databricks. Collaborate with teams to enhance data solutions, ensuring performance and scalability while driv...

Mclean, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering AI applications on Snowflake, optimizing data governance and architecture. Collaborate with clients and engineers to transform concepts into scalable, secur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Engineer, transforming raw data into impactful systems. Collaborate with stakeholders, optimize data architecture, and drive efficiency through automation while managin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engineer a cutting-edge Commercial Lines insurance platform, focusing on microservices architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver robust solutions that enhance underwr...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Develop a cutting-edge microservices architecture for a greenfield Commercial Lines insurance platform, focusing on underwriting, rating, and policy administration while collaborating with cross-funct...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in architecting a cutting-edge Commercial Lines insurance platform, focusing on microservices and event-driven architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to lead innovative Oracle Cloud solutions, collaborating with clients to design and deliver cutting-edge technical architectures that address complex business challenges and drive success in a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $190K *

Unlock potential by delivering tailored data governance strategies and architectural designs for federal agencies, ensuring compliance and driving measurable outcomes while collaborating cross-functio...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $270K *

Lead technical enablement for strategic customers, solving complex database migration and performance challenges while shaping product direction and best practices for distributed architectures...

Seattle, WARemote

5 days ago

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

$118K - $186K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Data Engineering team to build scalable data solutions that drive critical business decisions and foster a data-driven culture across the organization...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion transformative solutions by leading Salesforce implementations and optimizing client engagements. Leverage your expertise to deliver impactful results while driving project success, enhancing...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative End User Computing solutions, collaborating with account teams and clients to drive strategy, deliver presentations, and enhance customer experiences while e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $230K *

Shape the future of product security by leading architecture reviews and risk mitigation strategies. Collaborate with engineering and compliance teams to embed security throughout the development life...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in IT Risk Management, enhancing database operations and supporting application teams through proactive maintenance and innovation, while ensuring compliance and high-performance stan...

St. Louis, MORemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$132K - $155K *

Empower enterprises to modernize data ecosystems by architecting scalable solutions that enhance data accessibility and quality, driving measurable business value through collaboration and innovative...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $310K *

Empower businesses by architecting and deploying innovative AI solutions that leverage graph databases and LLMs. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex data challenges into impactful appli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $237K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing and implementing robust data architectures and pipelines. Collaborate across teams to ensure data integrity and accessibility for advanced analytic...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $222K *

Engage in architecting high-volume autonomous agent pipelines, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance. Own the generator-verifier architecture and CI/CD processes while setting engineering stand...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.