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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$124K - $154K *

Lead the charge in optimizing PostgreSQL database operations, enhancing performance, and ensuring reliability for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with developers and engineers to drive continuou...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $154K *

Transform database operations by leveraging your PostgreSQL expertise to enhance performance, reliability, and security. Collaborate with developers and engineers to optimize database architecture and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Unlock the potential of critical data systems by administering and optimizing database environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, security, and reliability in healthc...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $201K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud infrastructure projects, shaping innovative solutions, and driving client success through expert consulting and architecture. Engage in full project lifecycles, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate technology solutions by defining and delivering scalable, secure architectures that align with business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure successful...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $197K *

Drive enterprise-scale ArcGIS solutions by designing secure architectures, guiding modernization, and advising on integration strategies. Lead technical teams to develop long-term GIS roadmaps and ens...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $197K *

Seeking an experienced architect to design secure, scalable geospatial solutions for national security missions, translating complex requirements into enterprise architectures across cloud and on-prem...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $105K *

Accelerate data integrity and performance by managing both on-premise and Azure database environments. You'll ensure operational stability, drive modern data initiatives, and enhance analytics capabil...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$102K - $209K *

Drive the design and delivery of global data center infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage design processes, mitigate risks, and uphold quality s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape innovative M365 solutions by leading design, documentation, and deployment. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical designs while ensuring compliance and perform...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and implementation of M365 solutions, ensuring compliance and performance while collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical designs. Drive innovation and...

Chandler, AZRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$161K - $190K *

Join us to define and evolve the architecture of a cutting-edge digital platform, guiding engineering decisions and establishing shared services for scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that empow...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and evolution of enterprise solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business objectives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful techn...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $140K *

Unlock insights as a senior Data Engineer, collaborating with teams to transform business questions into actionable data solutions, while developing scalable pipelines and BI models that drive decisio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building scalable data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making processes through curated datasets and analytics, drivin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Elevate your career by building impactful data solutions that drive insights across underwriting, claims, and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform business needs into actio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Optimize data solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create actionable insights and scalable data products that drive business decisions and enhance operational efficiency...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud solutions by architecting innovative CaaS and cloud-native technologies. Collaborate with customers to tackle complex challenges and drive successful cloud transfor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Drive enterprise modernization initiatives by leading architecture and integration strategies across complex technology environments, ensuring seamless transitions and sustainable solutions for legacy...

California, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable data solutions, optimizing performance, and establishing best practices in a collaborative environment. Drive innovation in data engineering to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $355K *

Transform product quality by enhancing testing processes and bridging customer insights with engineering. Drive strategies that reflect real-world Oracle Database deployments, ensuring reliability and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of federal financial systems by leading architectural design and integration strategies. Leverage your expertise in compliance and cloud technologies to drive mod...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $110K *

Design and implement robust database architectures to enhance business processes. Oversee data ingestion, security, and performance optimization within the Enterprise Data Warehouse, ensuring complian...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$146K - $306K *

Engineer innovative data center solutions, tackling complex infrastructure challenges to enable high-density AI deployments through strategic planning and design across multiple sites and environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Elevate project delivery by leading architectural design, documentation, and collaboration across diverse sectors. You will engage with teams from concept through construction, ensuring compliance and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.