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 *

Join us to support the development and management of our data platforms, enhancing analytics capabilities and driving digital transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and o...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$167K - $209K *

Lead the charge in establishing data governance and stewardship practices across multimodal biological data assets, enhancing discoverability and compliance while supporting open science initiatives a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$178K - $246K *

Lead the design and delivery of innovative Master Data Management solutions, ensuring robust data governance and integration. Collaborate with clients to define strategic roadmaps while executing hand...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to design innovative technology solutions that drive client success. Collaborate with Sales and Engineering to assess needs, develop infrastructure designs, and deliver impactful resul...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative technology solutions that align business priorities with architecture across applications, data, cloud, and AI, ensuring secure and scalable implementations that...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Optimize enterprise-scale Active Directory environments by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust identity solutions. Ensure high availability, security, and compliance while integrating on-p...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by building scalable data pipelines and models that transform fragmented operational data into actionable insights, supporting analytics and AI applications across the enterprise...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $178K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology solutions by designing secure, scalable architectures for mission-critical applications across diverse environments. Collaborate to drive innovation...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $178K *

Join us to design and architect innovative enterprise data integration solutions. Leverage your expertise in ETL, data modeling, and cloud environments to optimize performance and drive analytics for...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Empower clients by delivering leading expertise in Data Analytics and AI. Collaborate with stakeholders from various levels to guide strategic technology adoption, ensuring alignment with business out...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading data architecture initiatives that drive innovation and AI transformation. Shape enterprise data strategies, enhance guest experiences, and develop a high-performing tea...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $151K *

Transform and optimize raw data into actionable insights, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance data-driven decision-making processes and support innovative solutions that propel busin...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in defining and documenting enterprise architectures that align with regulatory requirements, ensuring scalable and integrated technology solutions for national cyber incident response...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $120K *

Design and maintain scalable data pipelines on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, leveraging Python, PySpark, and SQL. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data delivery and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to delive...

Dallas, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Engage in developing, implementing, and enhancing mission-critical systems using Power BI, SQL, and SharePoint. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions that meet federal co...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Elevate the infrastructure landscape by owning the end-to-end design and implementation of a robust core platform, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while leading vendor negotiations and technic...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $101K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing database solutions and support. Contribute to the development and maintenance of SQL Server databases, ensuring data integrity and security while collaboratin...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $163K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of database management by architecting and administering diverse database environments, ensuring optimal performance and security for mission-critical application...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $163K *

Transform database environments by leading architecture and administration efforts across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance and performance for mission-critical applications in a dynamic, remote...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of data engineering by building and maintaining robust data pipelines and products that deliver actionable insights for clients and project teams, ensuring reliability and performance...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $155K *

Lead a team to architect secure, scalable, and trusted data structures across the oil and gas industry by integrating analytics, AI/ML, and corporate governance while collaborating with cross-function...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $140K *

Drive impactful data solutions by designing and deploying Power BI reports, integrating diverse data sources, and delivering actionable insights for decision-making in a dynamic environment...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by designing and deploying impactful BI solutions. Collaborate with teams to merge diverse data sources into insightful dashboards, enhancing operational efficienc...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development and execution of innovative data architecture strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead cross-departmental projects, mentor junior architects, and champion advance...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.