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.
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Partner with us to lead enterprise architecture initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that align with mission objectives. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate complex...
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Lead enterprise architecture initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure solutions align with mission objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into actionable d...
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Empower decision-making by leading data architecture initiatives, managing institutional research operations, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver insightful data visualizations and reports...
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Unlock potential by leading enterprise architecture initiatives that align technology with business goals. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure, cloud services, and operational technolog...
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Champion the evolution of technology architecture by bridging business goals with IT solutions. Drive enterprise standards, develop strategic roadmaps, and enhance system integration to support operat...
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Database Administrator Principal
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Lead the charge in database management, ensuring data integrity and security while providing exceptional support to users and collaborating with government agencies on critical clearance programs...
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Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing and securing our core infrastructure, applications, and databases. Play a key role in enhancing data initiatives and technology modernization while ensuring...
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Transform secure application development by leveraging advanced programming skills in C, C++, Rust, and more. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software performance, security, and sca...
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Transform software development by creating secure, scalable applications using C, C++, Rust, and more. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security and optimize performance across div...
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Elevate your career by developing secure, scalable applications using diverse programming languages. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software performance and integrate advanced secu...
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Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI by designing and operationalizing MLOps architectures using Snowflake. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure machine learning s...
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Conseillère ou Conseiller en architecture de solutions de données
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Elevate data architecture solutions by collaborating with clients to design, structure, and evolve enterprise data platforms. Leverage technical expertise to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative s...
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Principal Data Engineer - Data Strategy & Architecture
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Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by designing scalable solutions that enhance data management and security. Leverage your expertise to drive innovation across cloud and on-pre...
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Drive innovative solutions by creating engaging prototypes and self-service experiences that address complex customer needs, leveraging the Docusign platform to illustrate value and enhance user engag...
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Shape data solutions by designing, developing and maintaining complex database systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data management and analytics capabilities, driving strategic decision...
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Lead the charge in building resilient data infrastructures that power a cutting-edge AI platform. Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to optimize pipelines, enhance data quality, and scale...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of data integration by leading a skilled group of engineers. Drive successful implementations across partner campuses while fostering a culture of excellence and...
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Principal Enterprise Architect
$178K - $293K *
Architect enterprise solutions by translating strategy into actionable architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with standards and governance while driving modernizati...
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Unlock your potential as a Solution Architect, driving strategic IT initiatives and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to deliver innovative technology solutions that align with institutional g...
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Manage database services to ensure availability, security, and performance. Oversee operational tasks like backups, recovery, and monitoring while collaborating with teams to implement efficient solut...
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Senior Architect, Agentic Development, Cloud Platform - 220872
$182K - $274K *
Champion agentic development by leading hands-on engineering workflows, architecting scalable cloud solutions, and ensuring enterprise-grade quality across complex systems. Collaborate with cross-func...
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Join us as a senior technology leader to define and govern enterprise architecture, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives while leveraging AI for enhanced decision-making and execution...
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Join a team that's redefining patient experiences through innovative digital architecture. Lead the design and integration of scalable solutions, ensuring compliance and security while collaborating a...
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Champion innovative digital architecture for Patient Experience, leading the design of scalable solutions that integrate cloud-native applications, data analytics, and AI, while ensuring compliance an...
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Unlock the potential of enterprise data by designing governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency and business outcomes. Drive impactf...
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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.