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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$145K - $175K *

Lead the design and evolution of scalable architectures for innovative product features, collaborating closely with engineers to ensure robust solutions in Azure using .NET/C#, React, and modern data...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Innovate robust solutions as a Principal Solution Architect, leading architecture design and implementation for new features while enhancing existing capabilities. Collaborate with engineers to ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Architect robust, scalable solutions in Azure, leading design and implementation of new features while enhancing existing capabilities. Collaborate with engineers to ensure high performance and cost-e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future by architecting scalable solutions in Azure, leading hands-on development, and guiding teams through complex challenges while ensuring robust, efficient, and secure software deliv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $230K *

Pioneer transformative AI solutions by leading a team to design and implement cutting-edge agent control architectures, enabling scalable AI capabilities for multi-agent systems...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $139K *

Transform technology landscapes by managing servers, databases, and systems with expertise. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability of network infrastructure...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to design and implement a cutting-edge enterprise data platform, ensuring seamless integration and governance of data across key business domains for analytics and decision-making...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $139K *

Elevate our database management capabilities by overseeing the setup, configuration, and maintenance of server and database systems while ensuring optimal performance and security in a dynamic and col...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in data engineering by designing robust data solutions, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration and analysis for dive...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $158K *

Transform data engineering processes by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines, ensuring reliable access to enterprise data for analytics and reporting while collaborating with cross-functio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $185K *

Lead the charge in designing Azure platforms for healthcare data products, ensuring resilience, security, and cost management while mentoring engineers and shaping architectural standards in a fully r...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $163K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data engineering, leading the design and evolution of enterprise data platforms. Drive strategic advancements in technology governance and analytics while manag...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $127K *

Engage with public-sector organizations to enhance SQL Server database systems, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to optimize ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of analytics by developing and maintaining our reporting platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to create insightful dashboards and reports while ensuring data governance and pipelin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $138K *

Transform data management by leading database analysis and administration efforts. Collaborate in an Agile environment to enhance performance, security, and scalability of mission-critical application...

Virginia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate your career as you manage and optimize SQL Server databases in Azure, ensuring high availability and performance. You'll implement load balancing and geographic routing to enhance user expe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us to oversee the administration and maintenance of transactional databases, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability while implementing improvements and troubleshooting issues ef...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$197K - $225K *

Transform data into actionable insights by architecting scalable solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation in cloud-based data engineering to empower millions in the...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $225K *

Elevate your career by driving data transformation and innovation. Collaborate with Agile teams to design and implement cutting-edge data solutions, leveraging your expertise in cloud technologies and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $204K *

Transform data solutions by leading a team of engineers and analysts to design, develop, and implement innovative cloud-based architectures that enhance operational efficiency and drive impactful busi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $204K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions by designing and implementing robust cloud data architectures. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation and empower users through scalable...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing enterprise-wide Data Architecture solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective technical...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by designing and implementing innovative solutions that bridge stakeholder needs with technology capabilities, ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective syst...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $140K *

Optimize your career by managing enterprise-wide database environments, ensuring high availability, executing disaster recovery strategies, and supporting critical operations in a dynamic SaaS ecosyst...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Champion the coordination of multidiscipline architectural projects, leading a team to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery while enhancing design through collaboration and innovative solut...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.