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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$116K - $208K *

Lead the charge in optimizing data platform services, ensuring operational excellence and reliability. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance platform health and manage risks, driving impactful...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $208K *

Drive operational excellence in data platform services, leading engineering teams to enhance service reliability and manage risks. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure platform health and oversee c...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $208K *

Champion innovative data platform solutions while leading engineering teams to enhance service delivery and operational excellence in a dynamic, remote environment. Collaborate on mission-critical pro...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $208K *

Lead the future of data platform engineering by managing operations, enhancing service delivery, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability in a dynami...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $208K *

Drive operational excellence in data platform services, leading engineering teams to enhance service reliability and manage risks. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure optimal performance and conti...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $135K *

Champion data engineering initiatives by developing secure data pipelines, optimizing relational databases, and enhancing analytics for high-performance applications while mentoring junior team member...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $208K *

Lead the charge in optimizing data platform services, ensuring operational excellence and reliability. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance platform health and manage risks while driving cont...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of payments by leading the architecture of a modern, microservices-based platform. Drive technical excellence, align cross-functional teams, and ensure robust, scalable solutions that...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Lead the architectural vision for a modern payments platform, ensuring secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to translate business needs into effective architecture, guiding implementat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $197K *

Join us to define and lead enterprise-wide Data and AI Governance strategies. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to establish frameworks and operating models that enhance data management and gove...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate enterprise architecture solutions that enhance business operations. Collaborate with IT and business teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient systems acros...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise architecture in healthcare by driving innovation and strategy. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable solutions, optimize processes, and lead AI initiatives, ensuring al...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $119K *

Lead the development of reliable data solutions, transforming raw data into actionable insights for analytics and decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $119K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights. As a Data Engineer, you'll develop and support reliable data solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and acces...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $141K *

Unlock potential by designing comprehensive CJA solutions, defining data models, and leading migration efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and governance, driving...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing robust data pipelines and analytics platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize data architecture, support AI initiatives, and ensure scalab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $193K *

Drive transformative PLM initiatives by architecting scalable Siemens Teamcenter solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and engineering excellence across global enterprises through collaboration...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Drive innovative data solutions by designing and optimizing ETL processes, integrating complex datasets, and automating workflows to enhance data accessibility and quality for business insights...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role leading the architectural strategy for data and AI initiatives. Collaborate across teams to define scalable, secure solutions that align with business objectives a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $165K *

Empower your career as a Principal Data Architect, driving data architecture and AI initiatives through strategic design and innovative solutions. Shape enterprise-scale systems while collaborating wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by defining and guiding enterprise architecture, integrating cloud, infrastructure, and security to support business priorities. Lead modernization efforts and influence cross-functio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data architecture by designing scalable solutions that empower analytics and reporting across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Advance enterprise-wide integration efforts by designing innovative M365 architectures, driving modernization strategies, and leading technical assessments to enhance organizational efficiency and col...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Architect and deliver innovative data integrations, leveraging Databricks and cloud-native technologies to enhance CRM systems. Lead hands-on development while ensuring data quality and compliance acr...

3 days ago

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

$139K - $232K *

Unlock potential by providing enterprise architecture leadership for Retail and Consumer Banking. Shape technology strategies and roadmaps across various banking capabilities, ensuring alignment with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.