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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$141K - $278K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide digital employee experience initiatives. Drive strategic recommendations and technology assessments to enhance productivity and operational efficiency acros...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $278K *

Transform enterprise environments by leading digital employee experience initiatives, providing strategic guidance, and enhancing productivity through innovative workplace technologies and solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Champion innovative software architectures that drive business success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, scalable solutions while guiding engineering practices and ensuring al...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Explore a key role in our team as you manage and optimize software deployments, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of critical financial applications for our clients while collaborating w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Deployment Engineer, responsible for executing software deployments, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with diverse teams for optimal performance in a fast-paced...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of secure platform engineering. Leverage your expertise in enterprise systems architecture and security to support critical infrastructure and ensure compliance i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise infrastructure architecture and modernization efforts. Drive scalable, secure solutions across hybrid environments while ensuring compliance and operational exce...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of high-volume database systems, optimizing and supporting GCP managed services and PostgreSQL environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance, automate operatio...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Drive innovative cloud-native solutions by leading architecture design, engaging with executives, and collaborating with sales teams to align technology roadmaps with client goals. Empower teams to de...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $163K *

Join a dynamic team delivering advanced analytics and AI solutions to enhance U.S. Department of State operations. Collaborate on data-driven projects that support global diplomacy and improve decisio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $147K *

Optimize enterprise data architectures and governance frameworks to enhance analytics, AI/ML, and modernization efforts. Drive integration strategies and establish standards for data management and co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Champion data-driven initiatives by defining data products, establishing governance frameworks, and designing scalable architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational and analytica...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement cloud-native data solutions, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange across platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance data accessibility and support advan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by supporting financial systems and analytics. Collaborate with leadership to enhance reporting processes and database management, while growing your expertise in...

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

$85K - $141K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$220K - $250K *

Optimize data infrastructure by leading the redesign of pipelines and storage systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to migrate a petabyte-scale platform to Google Cloud, ensuring reliability and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive quality and compliance by managing global CSV projects, ensuring effective validation processes, and supporting quality management systems to enhance operational integrity and audit readiness...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $250K *

Pioneer data architecture excellence by leading the establishment and governance of Data Vault 2.0 methodology, defining canonical data models, and collaborating with legal SMEs to empower AI-driven l...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $250K *

Champion the design and implementation of Data Vault 2.0 standards while leading the development of a canonical data model for non-financial data domains. Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $250K *

Transform data architecture by establishing standards for Data Vault 2.0, leading efforts in defining the canonical data model. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality, consistent data foundat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading data architecture for a cutting-edge digital law firm. Drive the establishment of data governance standards and design methodologies, enhancing non-financial data domains w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in establishing innovative data architecture standards that govern non-financial data domains, ensuring accuracy and integrity across AI models and analytics products while collaborati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $250K *

Join a team dedicated to advancing data architecture through innovative Data Vault 2.0 methodologies. Lead initiatives to establish a robust canonical data model, ensuring data accuracy and integrity...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of data architecture by establishing robust Data Vault 2.0 standards and canonical data models. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and drive innovative legal intelli...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.