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.
$120K - $145K *
Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with clients to align IT capabilities with business goals. Leverage your expertise in enterprise architecture to drive strategic initiatives and optimize...
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$147K - $192K *
Champion the future of data architecture by leading the integration of cloud technologies like AWS and Snowflake into our enterprise data platform, driving innovation while optimizing our data strateg...
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Technical Architect, Industrial
$80K - $110K *
Partner with us to design innovative industrial projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency from concept to execution while collaborating with clients and stakeholders to maximize project potential a...
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$171K - $191K *
Engage in advanced database design and development, ensuring optimal data flow and analysis. Collaborate on system architecture and lead projects from inception to operational capability, enhancing da...
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$171K - $191K *
Drive database design and implementation, ensuring optimal data flow and security. Collaborate on complex systems, translating requirements into effective database structures while supporting long-ter...
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Infrastructure Engineer / Architecture
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of secure mission systems by developing resilient architectures that ensure critical capabilities under constrained network conditions, leveraging expertise in systems engineering, cy...
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Infrastructure Engineer / Architecture
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by designing resilient architectures for secure mission systems. Focus on developing strategies for operations under constrained network conditions, ensuring critical capabilities rem...
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$108K - $130K *
Elevate your career by managing and optimizing databases to support advanced data architectures. Collaborate with engineers to enhance data exploitation and analytics capabilities across the Departmen...
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$110K - $130K *
Partner with us to architect innovative solutions that drive technical excellence and meet customer needs. Lead agile teams in defining and evolving architecture for mobile and web applications, ensur...
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Integration Services Architect
$110K - $130K *
Empower our integration landscape by designing and evolving systems that enhance automation and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless data movement and support our AI strategy as we...
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$95K - $115K *
Champion the modernization of cloud-based analytics platforms by owning administration tasks, enhancing automation, and collaborating with technical leaders to ensure optimal performance and security...
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Project Architect - Data Centers
$93K - $139K *
Join a team that's transforming mission-critical architecture by leading the design and technical development of innovative data center solutions while ensuring quality and compliance throughout all p...
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$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's redefining data engineering by optimizing cloud infrastructure and data pipelines. Collaborate with experts to enhance production systems and build scalable solutions using cutting...
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$90K - $110K *
Partner with us to design, build, and maintain data pipelines, ensuring reliable access to structured data for analytics, reporting, and emerging AI/ML applications across finance, HR, and operational...
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$110K - $130K *
Advance our digital solutions by leading technical design and delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, secure architectures while ensuring high-quality implem...
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Discover your potential as a Solution Architect, leading the design and delivery of innovative digital solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and m...
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Domain Architect (Technology Integration Management Office)
$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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$115K - $155K *
Architect innovative .NET solutions, guiding teams and stakeholders to enhance system capabilities and drive project success through technical leadership and strategic integration...
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Lead the strategy and architecture for data management while optimizing solutions to meet business needs. Collaborate on defining a roadmap, improving database performance, and integrating advanced te...
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$110K *
Lead the charge in architectural design, managing projects from concept to completion while ensuring compliance with regulations and client expectations across diverse sectors like Federal and Aviatio...
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Architectural Designer - Data Centers
$90K - $135K *
Shape the future of industrial architecture by leading innovative design solutions for high-profile data centers and mission-critical projects, ensuring quality and functionality across all phases of...
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Enterprise - Database Engineer - SQL, Linux, Scripting
$150K - $175K *
Transform data management by designing and optimizing PostgreSQL databases, ensuring high availability, and collaborating with developers to enhance performance and scalability while adhering to compl...
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Enterprise - Database Engineer - SQL, Linux, Scripting
$150K - $175K *
Optimize data management strategies as a Database Engineer, enhancing performance and scalability of PostgreSQL databases. Collaborate with developers, automate tasks, and ensure compliance with polic...
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$95K - $115K *
Transform the billing system by maintaining and enhancing processes, troubleshooting issues, and supporting key departments. Collaborate on data migrations and documentation to optimize efficiency and...
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Data Architect- Aerospace, Defense, and Mobility Sector - Senior Manager- Consulting - Open Location
$144K - $329K *
Unlock potential by leading transformative data architecture projects in the automotive and aerospace sectors. Drive innovation, manage teams, and deliver impactful AI solutions while enhancing your c...
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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.