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.
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.
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.
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.
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's committed to maintaining the integrity and security of critical databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability across various platforms while implementing essential polici...
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Senior Architect - Data Platforms & Architecture
$145K - $175K *
Lead the charge in architecting scalable Azure solutions across multi-team programs, aligning client goals with innovative designs. Mentor teams, drive modernization efforts, and ensure high-quality d...
1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Optimize database performance and security by managing Microsoft SQL Server environments. Collaborate with IT teams to implement modern technologies and ensure compliance, while providing high availab...
3 weeks ago
$195K - $225K *
Champion data excellence by leading a team of architects and engineers to design and govern enterprise data assets, ensuring high-quality, secure, and accessible data solutions that drive strategic bu...
4 days ago
Forward Deployed - Data Architect
$160K - $190K *
Architect scalable data solutions by leading client engagements, defining enterprise data architecture, and guiding implementation across modern data platforms, ensuring alignment with business object...
1 week ago
$165K - $224K *
Drive your career forward by serving as a trusted technical advisor, aligning IT strategy with organizational goals. Leverage your expertise to implement scalable solutions, mentor teams, and ensure c...
3 weeks ago
Enterprise Solutions Architect
$140K - $190K *
Drive enterprise transformation by translating business strategy into integrated technology direction. Collaborate with leaders to define architecture, reduce complexity, and guide technology investme...
2 days ago
Senior Clinical Database Designer
$100K - $140K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance clinical database design, driving efficiency and innovation in data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in clinical tria...
3 weeks ago
Senior Clinical Database Designer
$100K - $140K *
Advance your career by developing innovative clinical database designs that enhance efficiency and compliance in clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data ma...
3 weeks ago
Solution Architect with InsureMo Platform
$120K - $145K *
Support digital transformation by designing innovative insurance solutions using InsureMO's API-first architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient s...
1 week ago
Solution Architect with InsureMo Platform
$120K - $145K *
Innovate scalable insurance solutions leveraging InsureMO's API-first architecture. Drive digital transformation by integrating AI capabilities across enterprise platforms, ensuring compliance and opt...
1 week ago
SQL Database Administrator (GIS)
$75K - $158K *
Elevate your career by managing complex SQL and PostgreSQL databases, optimizing performance, and supporting application teams in a dynamic DoD environment. Bring your expertise to enhance data soluti...
3 days ago
SQL Database Administrator (GIS)
$75K - $158K *
Lead the charge in optimizing database solutions by managing SQL and PostgreSQL systems, enhancing efficiency, and collaborating with development teams to support enterprise architecture and geospatia...
3 days ago
Technical Architect (GitHub, .Net)
$118K - $138K *
Advance engineering excellence by defining AI-driven SDLC processes, leading GitHub initiatives, and designing modern application architectures to enhance cloud transformation and application moderniz...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Help us shape the future of data governance by ensuring trusted data and responsible AI practices are integrated into daily operations, enhancing data quality and supporting teams in leveraging enterp...
2 weeks ago
$180K - $247K *
Unlock potential by leading technical strategies for customers, driving platform adoption, and serving as a trusted advisor. Combine deep expertise with strategic thinking to enhance data and AI initi...
5 days ago
$101K - $152K *
Optimize enterprise data models to enhance analytics, AI, and operational systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure data scalability, governance, and interoperability, driving consistency and best p...
3 weeks ago
Oracle Principal Pre-Sales & Delivery Architect
$150K - $180K *
Partner with us to drive innovative solutions as a Principal Architect, engaging in multi-faceted pre-sales and delivery efforts. Collaborate with teams and clients to enhance customer experiences and...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $113K *
Transform data into actionable insights by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and governance, enabling impactful analytic...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $113K *
Unlock data-driven insights by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and governance while supporting advanced analytics init...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $113K *
Join a dynamic team to design and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and governance for analytics. Collaborate with data scientists to transform diverse data sources into actionab...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $113K *
Champion data engineering excellence by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and supporting analytics initiatives within a collaborative team environment focused o...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $113K *
Engineer scalable data pipelines and curate analysis-ready datasets, ensuring data quality and governance. Collaborate with data scientists to support analytics initiatives and integrate diverse data...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $113K *
Join a team that's building robust data pipelines and transforming data into actionable insights. Leverage your expertise in data engineering to support analytics initiatives and ensure data quality a...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer the future of aerospace technology by designing and governing cloud-native architectures. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational capabilities and integrate AI solutions, driving innov...
2 weeks ago
What does a Database Architect do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.