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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$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...

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  •   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...

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

$139K - $275K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in shaping data governance strategies and solutions. Lead Collibra initiatives, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure scalable architecture while enhancing me...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $275K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative low-code solutions for federal clients, driving technical success and efficiency while advising on best practices and integrated architectures to meet...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $132K *

Join a dynamic team to manage Oracle application and database environments, ensuring optimal performance and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $132K *

Manage and optimize Oracle application and database environments, ensuring performance and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in pro...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by managing and optimizing SQL Server databases in cloud environments, ensuring high availability and security for critical applications while collaborating with a dynamic team of...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to administer and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability and security for critical applications while leveraging cloud technologies like Azure and A...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $195K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of business strategy and technology. Lead the architectural direction and ensure alignment of technical solutions with organizational goals, enhancing efficienc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $149K *

Empower your career by overseeing the strategic management of IT resources, developing comprehensive architecture frameworks, and implementing effective policies to enhance the Commonwealth's technolo...

4 days ago

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

$137K - $235K *

Join us in shaping the future of safety analytics by leading architecture and data solutions on Google Cloud Platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, scalable data produ...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Champion innovative safety analytics architecture on GCP, leading cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, scalable data solutions. Drive AI integration and ensure regulatory readiness while enhan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $195K *

Lead and optimize a Sprint Team's engineering efforts, ensuring code quality and adherence to cloud-native architecture. Mentor developers, drive AI-assisted tooling adoption, and collaborate with sta...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $183K *

Transform enterprise architecture into actionable data and AI solutions, ensuring integration and operational readiness. Collaborate with teams to design reusable models and support delivery of truste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $195K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Join us to lead a dynamic Sprint Team, guiding technical direction and ensuring code quality while mentoring developers and driving cloud-native, AI-augmented solutions that align with architectural s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $195K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud-native architecture by leading a Sprint Team. You'll guide technical direction, mentor developers, and ensure high code quality while driving AI-assisted tooling ad...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $261K *

Transform the technical architecture of a Partner Platform, ensuring secure, scalable integrations with health and wellness partners. Collaborate closely with product management to align technical str...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $204K *

Drive customer success by architecting scalable systems and guiding clients in leveraging our data platform. Collaborate with sales teams to solve complex business challenges, ensuring alignment with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by designing innovative Azure data solutions. Lead the creation of robust data pipelines and assist in modernizing cloud infrastructures to optimize analytics and drive enterprise...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $260K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the design landscape by leading architectural innovation and project delivery for data centers, ensuring superior performance and operational excellence across the Americas through collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $243K *

Lead the charge in transforming critical government systems through innovative cloud and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to design and implement effective technical strategies...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $243K *

Architect innovative solutions for digital transformation in government systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure cloud and cybersecurity solutions, leveraging modern tech stac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Transform enterprise data virtualization platforms by leading strategy, architecture, and engineering efforts. Drive modernization initiatives while ensuring operational stability and mentoring engine...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.