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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$115K - $150K *

Innovate at the forefront of database management, ensuring performance, reliability, and security in a high-volume SQL Server environment. Lead incident response and engineering solutions to enhance o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare data through analysis and mapping. Lead projects, collaborate with analysts, and ensure compliance with business requirements while enhancing be...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $225K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data architecture. In this senior role, you'll develop strategies and standards that drive enterprise-level data governance, analytics, and AI capabilities, en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading PostgreSQL database administration and engineering. Collaborate with developers to enhance performance, security, and reliability while managing complex database architectu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $140K *

Contribute to innovative database solutions by administering and optimizing PostgreSQL systems. Collaborate with developers to enhance performance, security, and reliability while supporting mission-c...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $193K *

Join a team that's redefining data management in healthcare. Lead technical delivery for Master Data Management services, ensuring data quality and integration across state programs while guiding a sk...

Illinois, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $130K *

Advance your career by providing critical systems engineering support for E-911 implementation, enhancing emergency communications for Army installations worldwide. Collaborate with stakeholders to en...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Architect innovative solutions while leading a multidiscipline team in the delivery of complex architectural projects. Ensure code compliance, conduct thorough reviews, and maintain project schedules...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative solutions as a Lead Architect, guiding technology projects from design to delivery. Leverage your Salesforce expertise to address nonprofit challenges and drive impactful results t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join our team as a Data Domain Architect to lead data architecture strategy and solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics and insights in Payments Operations, driving imp...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $135K *

Champion data architecture leadership by collaborating with teams to enhance analytics and insights in Payments Operations, driving innovative solutions and ensuring data quality across diverse source...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance our enterprise database services, ensuring security, reliability, and performance. Leverage your expertise to manage configurations, backups, and integrations while collabor...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $139K *

Drive database reliability by managing and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure. Collaborate with Engineering and SRE teams to enhance performance, automate processes, and support mission-critical ap...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $129K *

Drive the reliability and performance of cloud-based database systems, enhancing automation and support for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize processes and...

Mississauga, ONRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $129K *

Transform database reliability by managing and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure. Collaborate with Engineering and SRE teams to enhance performance, automate processes, and ensure operational exce...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Help us lead Anaplan model development as an architectural SME, driving large-scale connected planning solutions while collaborating with senior leadership to optimize processes and deliver insights e...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative Anaplan solutions by leading model development and architecture. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize connected planning strategies and drive impactful insights across th...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion data migration excellence by leading SAP BRIM initiatives, designing robust solutions, and ensuring seamless integration. Collaborate with experts to drive successful transformations and opti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform data migration strategies as a key architect in SAP BRIM implementations. Lead complex initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with business processes while guiding technica...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in platform engineering, driving innovation and compliance for unclassified networks. Collaborate on technology roadmaps, enhance infrastructure, and ensure security protocols while ac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate platform engineering capabilities by providing expert support for classified environments, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of critical IT solutions while maintaining high standards of...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $263K *

Join a dynamic team dedicated to solving complex data challenges and driving business success through innovative data architecture and cloud solutions. Shape the future of data management and enhance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $282K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise data architecture strategy, driving innovation across data platforms, and collaborating with senior leaders to shape the firm’s data vision and AI capabilit...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $282K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by leading strategy and execution across complex environments. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive scalable, secure data solutions that align with business...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $282K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise data architecture. Lead strategic initiatives, collaborate with senior leaders, and drive the development of scalable, secure data platforms to supp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.