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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$150K - $195K *

Empower data-driven decisions by designing robust architectures for large-scale data processing. Collaborate across teams to optimize data workflows and ensure efficient management of extensive datase...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $163K *

Innovate customer engagement solutions by designing scalable architectures that enhance onboarding and management experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $163K *

Join a dynamic architecture team to design scalable, customer-centric solutions that enhance onboarding and management experiences. Drive integration across systems while ensuring compliance and gover...

London, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Drive innovative data solutions by leading a skilled team in designing and maintaining scalable data architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality, secure data platforms that mee...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead enterprise data strategy and architecture, ensuring governance, quality, and integration across the organization. Drive modernization initiatives and establish standards for data management, anal...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $120K *

Transform operational reporting by modernizing legacy systems to a cloud-based analytics platform. Lead the design and implementation of data pipelines, ensuring data quality and governance while coll...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower enterprise data architecture by defining standards and strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure data solutions that enhance analytics and governance, driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$205K - $220K *

Pioneer the future of data architecture by leading the design and modernization of scalable, secure data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and drive innovation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $220K *

Elevate data architecture by leading the design and modernization of scalable, secure platforms using AWS and PostgreSQL. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and drive innov...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Contribute to data-driven decision-making by designing and optimizing analytic solutions. Leverage your expertise in SQL and Tableau to transform raw data into actionable insights for mission-critical...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Analyze and design scalable, secure architectures while collaborating with teams to resolve technical issues. Drive solution architecture and integration strategies, ensuring quality standards and kno...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career as a Database Engineer, providing expertise in database architecture and administration for mission-critical systems. Drive performance, scalability, and security while supporting...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative database solutions by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust architectures that ensure performance, scalability, and security for mission-critical systems throughout their...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Unlock potential by designing scalable data architectures that drive business operations and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, high-performance data solutions that a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $227K *

Lead the enterprise data architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, secure, and AI-ready data platforms. Manage a team of data professionals while collaborating with stakeholders to align solutions wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development of innovative applications and automation tools, enhancing trade content operations. Mentor a team of developers while driving efficiency and data quality improvements in a collab...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Champion data-driven decisions by shaping the enterprise data roadmap. Leverage your expertise to build and deploy innovative solutions using Microsoft Fabric, enhancing analytics capabilities and dri...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform data landscapes by designing models, optimizing pipelines, and ensuring secure accessibility. Collaborate across teams to enhance data flow and create innovative analytic tools that empower...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the enterprise data architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, secure, and accessible data solutions across diverse business units. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and gover...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$108K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of hybrid cloud data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions and ensure secure, scalable solutions...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $220K *

Join us in leading the design and implementation of hybrid cloud data platforms. You'll drive architectural decisions, collaborate with teams, and ensure secure, scalable solutions that enhance busine...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing enterprise data architectures that drive strategic initiatives and enhance data governance, integration, and analytics capabilities across the organiz...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing enterprise data models that drive event-driven architecture and real-time data products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted data assets that enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing a robust data architecture that integrates contact center data, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver...

North York, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and implementation of a robust data platform, ensuring seamless integration of telephony and quality data. Collaborate with teams to optimize data architecture and enhance reporting c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.