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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading multidisciplinary teams in architectural projects, ensuring compliance and quality while coordinating efforts across phases. Drive innovation and sustainability in desig...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $188K *

Lead the charge in transforming data governance and architecture solutions. Collaborate with clients and teams to drive strategic initiatives, implement advanced analytics, and optimize data platforms...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $225K *

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

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance the enterprise data & analytics platform on Azure, focusing on operational excellence, security, and reliability through DevOps automation and Infrastructure as Code for...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $225K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data solutions by managing Azure data platforms, ensuring operational excellence, security, and reliability through automation and Infrastructure as Code for g...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $225K *

Champion the operational excellence and security of our enterprise data platform on Azure, ensuring high availability and reliability through DevOps automation, Infrastructure as Code, and a strong fo...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing enterprise-grade data archival solutions. Oversee end-to-end delivery, ensuring compliance with security standards while collaborating across teams to opt...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock innovative solutions by shaping the technical vision and architecture for clinical technology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into secure, s...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $195K *

Join as a techno-functional leader to design and implement ERP integration solutions, ensuring seamless data flow across financial, supply chain, and HR functions while collaborating with stakeholders...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer your career by building and maintaining data pipelines that transform and integrate data for analytics. Collaborate with senior team members to develop end-to-end solutions using modern data e...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$139K - $199K *

Drive the development of innovative cloud data solutions, leveraging extensive experience in data warehousing and ETL processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable data plat...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of a robust ServiceNow CMDB, ensuring accurate configuration data supports IT operations, service management, and decision-making across the o...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining IT service management through expert CMDB architecture. You'll design, implement, and maintain a robust ServiceNow CMDB, ensuring accurate configuration data to enhance o...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $247K *

Champion the design and implementation of a robust CMDB architecture, ensuring data integrity and alignment with best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance IT service managemen...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and implementation of a robust ServiceNow CMDB, ensuring accurate configuration data supports IT operations and decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance dat...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Engineer innovative AI applications by leading cross-functional teams, designing solutions, and ensuring production readiness. Drive measurable success through effective integration, testing, and depl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining retail planning and pricing solutions. Collaborate with customers and partners to design and implement innovative strategies that enhance inventory performance and operat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining retail planning and pricing solutions. As a Senior Solution Architect, you'll lead implementations, translating business needs into effective designs while collaborating...

Campbell, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to lead and evolve enterprise integration capabilities, defining strategy and modernizing solutions. Drive innovation, manage complex initiatives, and promote best practices across application...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate data strategy by architecting a centralized system for financial and operational data. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data integrity and drive analytics adoption, shaping the future...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in architecting and modernizing illustration applications, driving cloud adoption and technical excellence across teams. Collaborate with product and engineering to ensure scalable, re...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Manage large-scale technology programs in an application support environment. Collaborate with teams to define project scope, deliverables, and timelines while leveraging Agile methodologies and advan...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enterprise architecture by defining targets, orchestrating initiatives, and advising stakeholders. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure strategic alignment and document architec...

Chicoutimi, QCIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing insurance processes through expert SAP FS-CD configuration and quality assurance. Lead initiatives in requirement gathering, system integration, and testing t...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate user experiences by developing high-quality Angular applications. Take ownership of the UI workstream, translating business needs into scalable, maintainable solutions while collaborating with...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.