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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$120K - $145K *

Champion enterprise architecture initiatives by implementing ServiceNow and utilizing Business Process Modeling to enhance processes, support complex projects, and align business strategies with techn...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of an enterprise-wide Master Data Management platform, ensuring accurate, governed, and scalable data across multiple domains while collaborat...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$153K - $180K *

Reimagine enterprise data management by leading the design and implementation of a comprehensive MDM platform. Collaborate across teams to ensure the integrity, governance, and scalability of master d...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leveraging Business Process Modeling to enhance enterprise processes, support documentation, and drive improvements. Collaborate on complex projects while ensuring alignment with b...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $116K *

Join a team that's dedicated to design excellence in K-12 architecture. Lead multi-disciplinary projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients to create innovative educational spaces whil...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by ensuring 100% uptime in Data Center operations. Drive process improvements, manage technical aspects, and support customer integrations while leading a team to deliver exceptional...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $154K *

Unlock potential by joining our team to build a cutting-edge data platform. You'll develop and optimize data pipelines, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with engineers across locati...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $154K *

Transform your career with a pivotal role in building a next-gen data platform. Collaborate across teams to develop robust data pipelines and drive analytics modernization, ensuring high-quality data...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $165K *

Develop a cutting-edge data ecosystem as a Senior Data Engineer, enhancing analytics, reporting, and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient pipelines and accessi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$96K - $136K *

Shape the future of compliance by leading AI integration and data governance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory stand...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team to shape innovative Living projects, collaborating with architects and designers. Leverage your creativity and technical skills across all design phases, ensuring compliance and ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Champion cloud architecture solutions by designing and implementing robust AWS migrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and drive innovative strategies that align wit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $207K *

Unlock potential by defining and enhancing operating models for loan and asset-backed investment servicing, focusing on middle office services. Collaborate across teams to translate client needs into...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead solution direction across multiple SAP engagements, ensuring customer value and platform adoption. Collaborate with teams to shape proposals, drive delivery, and influence product deve...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $181K *

Lead the technical vision and architecture for complex software products, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and mentor engineers while mai...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of scalable data solutions, ensuring data quality and governance across enterprise platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust data pipelines and suppo...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Champion the development of scalable data solutions, integrating and transforming data for analytics and governance. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and support enterprise data initia...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Transform the Oracle database landscape by leading modernization efforts, ensuring performance, security, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set standards and drive strategic...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$60K - $140K *

Create scalable Azure data platforms and ETL pipelines, integrating backend services and modernizing legacy systems while ensuring reliability and security in cloud environments...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $318K *

Oversee the enterprise information architecture vision, leading the BI and data warehouse teams to deliver innovative solutions that align with strategic business goals and enhance data management pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$151K - $318K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by leading Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse initiatives. Drive strategic goals, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality delivery of data solutions that ali...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$151K - $318K *

Elevate your career by leading enterprise information architecture and BI solutions. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure data quality while aligning with business goals to maximize v...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$151K - $318K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise information architecture and leading business intelligence initiatives. Drive strategic data solutions, mentor talent, and ensure impactful delivery for organi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$151K - $318K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise information architecture and BI solutions. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure quality delivery while aligning data strategies with business go...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$151K - $318K *

Transform enterprise data solutions by leading the Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse teams. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor talent, and ensure high-quality delivery of data architecture ali...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.