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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$130K - $155K *

Architect scalable enterprise platforms that enhance payment data access, drive performance, and foster innovation through automation. Lead engineering excellence and transform initiatives into produc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape the architecture of a strategic enterprise platform, driving innovation and performance while mentoring engineers and establishing technical standards to enhance scalability and reliability acro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform technical leadership by overseeing Oracle architecture and AI delivery. Play a key role in building a high-performing team while engaging with customers and partners to drive innovative solu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $292K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in semiconductor design, leveraging deep technical expertise to enhance EDA solutions and customer success. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize design meth...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $181K *

Elevate your career by administering and optimizing Oracle databases in a mission-critical environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability and security while modernizi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading critical assessments of data center infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards while enhancing operational capabilities for mission-critical communications...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Center Architect, evaluating and modernizing critical infrastructure to enhance mission capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technical architecture by designing and overseeing integration solutions across Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, SCM, and Project Management. Collaborate with stakehol...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of a federated data governance model in a banking environment, establishing clear domain boundaries and data contracts while ensuring compliance and practical govern...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Transform data governance by leading strategic initiatives that enhance data protection, automate processes, and ensure compliance across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive effec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$183K - $255K *

Lead the charge in defining enterprise architecture strategies that drive modernization and transformation across technology domains, engaging stakeholders and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to seamless customer data integration efforts by leading implementations, configuring systems, and enhancing internal tools. Collaborate with utility clients to derive insights and ensure e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$158K - $221K *

Lead the design and optimization of SAP Procure-to-Pay architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategies. Drive process harmonization and solution standardization across procurement and inve...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by architecting innovative IT solutions that align with client goals. Collaborate with sales teams and engage directly with customers to deliver tailored strategies, ensuring successf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Engineer robust data pipelines and optimize data governance to deliver analytics-ready datasets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and leverage AI tools, ensuring efficie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as you develop innovative technical designs and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality architectural solutions that meet project goals and client needs...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of clinical trials by driving business development initiatives, identifying opportunities with sponsors and CROs, and promoting CTSdatabase's services to enhance growth and profitabil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform data engineering practices by architecting robust data pipelines and models. Lead cross-domain initiatives, ensuring data quality and reliability while mentoring junior engineers to enhance...

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

$120K - $214K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise Monitoring & Observability strategy, driving transformation initiatives, and establishing standards to enhance technology visibility, reliability, and operationa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $214K *

Lead the charge in defining and transforming enterprise Monitoring & Observability strategies, enhancing technology visibility and operational efficiency while driving innovation across infrastructure...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$177K - $190K *

Lead the charge in architecting end-to-end enterprise solutions, driving impactful outcomes through innovative design and delivery. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape strategies that enhanc...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $205K *

Unlock potential by optimizing data pipelines and enabling data-driven decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions using modern technologies that enhance business in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate geospatial modeling capabilities by designing and implementing advanced analytical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into actionable insights, ensuring robus...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a collaborative technology architecture team to design scalable solutions, guide Agile development, and enhance application delivery while leveraging emerging technologies and cloud services...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$133K - $200K *

Drive the enterprise architecture design and deployment of IT systems, ensuring security, scalability, and resilience, while leading a team to deliver effective solutions that meet organizational need...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.