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.
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.
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.
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.
$229K - $262K *
Transform data into actionable insights by leading innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable data pipelines, ensuring robust performanc...
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$209K - $238K *
Transform data into actionable insights by designing and implementing robust data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance data capabilities, ensuring scalabi...
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Lead PostgreSQL Database Administrator
$109K - $163K *
Transform your career by owning the design, performance, and security of our PostgreSQL estate in Azure. This hands-on role requires expertise in high availability, disaster recovery, and database adm...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of Oracle Cloud solutions. As a key architect, you'll design and implement innovative Oracle CX applications, ensuring alignment with business goals while leading...
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Database Engineer (MongoDB, Aurora PostgreSQL, AWS)
$86K - $138K *
Manage and optimize database solutions, providing technical guidance for ETL workflows and data integration. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and reliability of large-scale databases, ens...
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Systems Architect 2 - Cloud Data Engineer (Databricks)
$111K - $131K *
Drive architectural innovation by designing scalable Databricks Lakehouse solutions. Lead cross-functional teams in optimizing data processing and integration, ensuring adherence to enterprise standar...
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Systems Architect 2 - Cloud Data Engineer (Databricks)
$111K - $131K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable Databricks Lakehouse architectures, optimizing data solutions, and mentoring teams to ensure successful project delivery across multiple technolo...
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$125K - $150K *
Champion enterprise cybersecurity architecture by defining standards, guiding investments, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture and dri...
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Database Administrator (REMOTE)
$95K - $115K *
Collaborate with a dynamic team to administer and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases, ensuring robust performance and security while supporting cloud modernization efforts for a federa...
2 weeks ago
Database Administrator (REMOTE)
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing database environments and supporting cloud modernization efforts. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle to enhance performance and ensur...
2 weeks ago
$137K - $176K *
Transform data governance by designing and managing semantic models that enhance analytics and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent definitions and usability across...
2 weeks ago
$137K - $176K *
Transform data governance by designing and managing semantic layers that enhance analytics and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent definitions and usability across...
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$92K - $202K *
Empower innovation as you lead AI/ML strategy and execution, driving scalable solutions across diverse business domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and operation...
2 weeks ago
Database and Application Support Engineer (Senior)
$110K - $130K *
Transform operations by supporting database availability and application performance. Collaborate with IT and development teams to diagnose issues, coordinate responses, and ensure seamless service re...
1 week ago
$85K - $141K *
Unlock your potential by leveraging data engineering skills to design innovative solutions. Collaborate with clients to transform data into actionable insights, utilizing tools like Python and Databri...
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SAP GRC Security - Application Business Architect
$101K - $182K *
Transform SAP environments by leading GRC and Security initiatives, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating with technical and business teams to implement secure solutions across c...
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Database Administrator - Active Security Clearance
$110K - $130K *
Elevate data management by implementing and optimizing database systems, ensuring performance and security for mission-critical networks. Collaborate with users to meet requirements and enhance operat...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to consult on eDiscovery solutions, leveraging expertise in forensics, ESI processing, and AI-driven workflows to meet client needs and drive business success through effective sal...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $182K *
Lead the strategy and execution of a Connected Worker ecosystem, enhancing productivity and operational performance through innovative technology solutions and cross-functional collaboration across ma...
6 days ago
Tier 3 Data Engineer (CVT - 003)
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex data engineering challenges while ensuring the reliability and security of critical production systems. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to enhan...
6 days ago
Tier 3 Data Engineer (CVT - 003)
$110K - $130K *
Elevate operational excellence by troubleshooting complex data engineering issues, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance cloud infrastructure and deployment pro...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's evolving enterprise data strategy and architecture. Contribute to application development, support, and integration while leading technical design and documentation efforts in a dyn...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in evolving our Enterprise Data Strategy and Architecture. Collaborate with teams to design solutions, enhance applications, and ensure optimal system performance while providing techn...
3 days ago
Data & Model Operations Engineer
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that shapes the future of data governance and model operations. You will integrate data pipelines and enhance credit risk processes, ensuring reliable analytics while collaborating across...
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Data Operations Engineer (Hybrid) - 31009
$119K - $165K *
Elevate data operations by leading a technical team focused on ensuring reliability and speed of mission-critical data sets. Serve as the primary liaison for stakeholders, translating complex requirem...
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What does a Database Architect do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.