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 - $130K *

Champion the design of scalable, secure enterprise data solutions, establishing architecture standards and integrating advanced technologies. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and ensure tr...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by shaping the enterprise data architecture to enhance data governance, integration, and analytics. Collaborate with leadership to establish standards and drive the multi-year transfo...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $230K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by designing robust ETL pipelines and optimizing data models across diverse databases. Leverage your expertise to drive innovative solutions and enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of enterprise data architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals. Drive collaboration, facilitate data management standards, and enhance decision-mak...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $225K *

Innovate data architecture solutions for national security. Lead design, collaborate with teams, and implement best practices using advanced analytics tools. Make a significant impact on data-driven i...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $218K *

Elevate database infrastructure by leading modernization initiatives and enhancing services for a global enterprise, ensuring robust performance and security across diverse environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $219K *

Lead the design and development of a modern enterprise data architecture, guiding data migration and delivering secure solutions while collaborating with executives and technical teams to shape modern...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Play a key role in designing and maintaining scalable data platforms, collaborating with analysts and engineers to deliver secure, efficient data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Snow...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving modernization in data architecture, improving data governance and quality while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance enterprise data management initiatives...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $318K *

Architect innovative data layer solutions, collaborating with teams to optimize performance and meet mission requirements in a dynamic Big Data environment. Lead design and development efforts while e...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative data solutions that enhance government missions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to integrate diverse data streams and ensure robust data management in complex...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer data architecture excellence by designing scalable Power BI models and optimizing analytics frameworks for growth, ensuring reliability and performance in a collaborative, data-driven environm...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $217K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data engineering by designing scalable architectures, developing data pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions t...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust Oracle 19c databases in hybrid environments, ensuring data integrity and performance. Collaborate with developers to optimize interactions and support reporting needs while implementin...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the modernization of a critical government information system by managing Oracle 19c databases, optimizing performance, and ensuring data integrity in both on-premises and AWS RDS enviro...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's modernizing critical government systems by leveraging your expertise in Oracle database administration. You'll design, optimize, and maintain databases in both on-premises and AWS e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $215K *

Lead the charge in transforming technology reference data architecture to ensure consistency, scalability, and governance across enterprise systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to build a unified da...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $250K *

Optimize data architecture and exploitation strategies in a high-visibility role, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance mission-critical systems and ensure robust security measures across cloud e...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Transform and accelerate progress at the forefront of data architecture. Lead the design and implementation of innovative data solutions, enabling effective analytics and reporting, while ensuring ent...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing database environments that enhance business operations and client solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performing, secure...

Ohio, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive the development and management of our database infrastructure, collaborating with teams to design scalable solutions. Ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance while supporting data i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by designing scalable, secure solutions for our Data Lakehouse. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical data solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Optimize data architecture and integration solutions to enhance business intelligence, analytics, and AI initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable, secure data structures that supp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and optimization of database models, ensuring effective data management and security. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and deliver exceptional client service t...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Analyze and optimize database models while ensuring compliance and security. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and deliver exceptional client service through effective data manageme...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.