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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$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...

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

$84K - $142K *

Engage with Defense and Intelligence customers to design and optimize enterprise database environments for geospatial applications, ensuring performance, security, and resilience in mission-critical s...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Tackle complex architectural challenges as a Project Architect, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver innovative design solutions and manage project execution from concept to completion, ensuri...

1 week ago

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

$124K - $280K *

Champion innovative AI-driven product development in the pharmaceutical sector. Lead a diverse team, driving an AI-first mindset while ensuring quality and performance across complex data and analytic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career by designing and maintaining enterprise-grade data models that support critical business initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable so...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$124K - $280K *

Lead the charge in transforming AI product development for pharma, driving innovation through an AI-first mindset. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhance cl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven product development for the pharmaceutical sector. As a Senior Manager, you'll lead a diverse team, driving innovation and quality in data analytics and enginee...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Join a team that's redefining AI-driven product development in pharma. As a Senior Manager, you'll lead innovative engineering efforts, mentor teams, and shape data strategies to drive impactful insig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Unlock potential by leading AI-driven product development in pharma. As a Senior Manager, you'll guide teams in data analytics, engineering, and testing, fostering innovation and strategic problem-sol...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Empower innovation as a hands-on technology leader, driving AI-first product development in the pharmaceutical sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Elevate product development by leading a full-stack engineering team to create innovative AI-driven solutions for the pharmaceutical sector, ensuring quality and scalability while fostering an AI-firs...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Unlock innovative AI-driven solutions as a Senior Manager, guiding teams in developing custom products for the pharmaceutical sector. Lead data analytics efforts, ensuring quality and strategic insigh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Drive innovative AI-powered product development for the pharma sector, leading a full stack engineering team. Champion an AI-first mindset, ensuring quality and efficiency in testing and deployment wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Manager, driving AI-powered product development for the pharmaceutical sector. Lead cross-functional teams, implement innovative engineering practices, and shape data-d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$179K - $204K *

Drive transformation by leveraging data and AI to build innovative risk management solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable data pipelines and applica...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $189K *

Deliver innovative data and AI solutions by architecting scalable systems, engaging with clients, and transforming complex challenges into actionable insights. Join us to drive impactful results in en...

Rockville, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $188K *

Transform enterprise architecture strategies by designing innovative, scalable data platforms and AI solutions for complex technology programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and delivering...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $188K *

Join a team that's shaping enterprise architecture strategies and delivering innovative AI-driven solutions. Collaborate on complex technology programs while focusing on client success without extensi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $135K *

Shape the future of data engineering by architecting robust data pipelines and platforms that empower decision-makers in national security. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-integrity data integ...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $225K *

Transform the enterprise data & analytics platform on Azure, ensuring operational excellence, security, and reliability. Lead DevOps automation and Infrastructure as Code initiatives to support global...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Innovate at the forefront of data governance and engineering, partnering with Federal clients to drive technical success, shape product evolution, and build strategic solutions that enhance compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of data by transforming complex business questions into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to build robust reporting solutions and enhance data accessibility, driv...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data solutions by translating business needs into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to build robust reporting tools and dashboards, ensuring data quality and clarity for info...

Akron, OHRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.