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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$97K - $147K *

Shape the future of enterprise architecture by leading complex initiatives, guiding technical direction, and mentoring architects to align technology with business strategy and standards...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and optimization of data integration and ETL pipelines, ensuring accurate and maintainable data delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data processes and support...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock robust cybersecurity solutions by designing and implementing advanced security architectures. Collaborate with teams to protect infrastructure and data while ensuring compliance with industry s...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Drive enterprise metadata governance and management initiatives, enhancing data discoverability, quality, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish standards and support automated sol...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by developing innovative applications and managing databases. Collaborate with teams to enhance technology solutions, optimize performance, and drive impactful results in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Innovate by developing and managing business applications and databases, enhancing performance and scalability while collaborating with teams to deliver impactful technology solutions in a dynamic env...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and implementation of collaboration solutions, ensuring client satisfaction through effective project management and technical expertise in a dynamic team e...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform collaboration services by leading technical solutions, fostering client relationships, and ensuring project success through effective communication and teamwork. Drive innovation and excelle...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of collaboration solutions by leading technical projects, fostering client relationships, and driving innovative implementations to meet business challenges effectively and efficientl...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $294K *

Unlock potential by defining and leading the cybersecurity strategy for a connected insulin delivery platform, ensuring robust security across mobile apps, cloud services, and embedded systems in a re...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$196K - $294K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity for a connected insulin delivery platform. Lead the architecture and strategy, ensuring robust security across mobile apps, cloud services, and embedded systems while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and architecture of enterprise storage solutions across multi-cloud environments. Drive modernization initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional team...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading security strategy and client engagements, ensuring service quality and measurable risk reduction. Collaborate with teams to enhance cybersecurity solutions and drive contin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading security strategy and client engagements, ensuring service quality and measurable risk reduction. Collaborate with teams to enhance cybersecurity solutions and drive contin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing data pipelines and integrations. As a Senior Data/ETL Engineer, you'll implement and maintain robust data layers, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving data integration and pipeline optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-critical data processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability for adv...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive enterprise digital transformation initiatives by leading complex SAP implementations and bridging business objectives with IT execution. Manage diverse teams, establish governance, and ensure su...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $167K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering high-performance database services focused on availability, security, and automation. Lead operations for SQL Server databases, guiding engineers to enhance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $218K *

Join a team that's designing and developing enterprise-scale data solutions. Leverage your expertise in data engineering and cloud technologies to create robust data pipelines and architectures that s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your database expertise to optimize, maintain, and enhance Microsoft SQL and PowerBI systems. Collaborate with teams to solve complex challenges and ensure high availabi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise architecture initiatives within defined domains, focusing on Order Management or Customer & Commercial Management. Shape target architecture, create roadmaps, an...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing ETL solutions using SSIS and SQL Server. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and performance while implementing modern data architecture...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $152K *

Drive the future of financial services by building robust data pipelines and integration solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data environments and ensure efficient processing...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $180K *

Elevate enterprise data initiatives by designing and optimizing data pipelines, metadata repositories, and governance solutions, ensuring data quality and integration across diverse ecosystems to supp...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping secure architecture for a cloud-native financial platform. Lead hands-on engineering and technical direction while implementing key security controls to enhance risk managem...

1 week ago

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

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.