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 - $150K *

Champion deep technical solutions in API and integration architecture, guiding enterprise deal qualification and mentoring the team. Collaborate with Engineering and Product to resolve complex challen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of enterprise solutions by owning technical scoping, resolving complex integration challenges, and mentoring a dynamic team. Collaborate with Engineering and Product to drive innovati...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$218K - $401K *

Unlock potential by designing and building enterprise data solutions on Salesforce. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle production challenges and mentor others while delivering innovative data p...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $365K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data solutions on Salesforce, tackling production challenges and mentoring teams to optimize data architecture and governance across multiple platforms...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $365K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data solutions on Salesforce. You'll design, build, and implement innovative data architectures while mentoring others and solving complex production challenge...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$263K - $401K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise data solutions on Salesforce. Design, build, and prove innovative data architectures while mentoring others and solving complex production challenges across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

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$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $110K *

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

$138K - $185K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovative architectural solutions by designing scalable, reliable systems. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure seamless integration and optimize performance while driving strategic in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $224K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Solutions Architect, driving innovative architecture and solution delivery across Finance and Risk initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $224K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $166K *

Shape the future of database management by supporting and enhancing DB2 environments. Leverage your expertise in administration, troubleshooting, and SQL development to ensure optimal performance acro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

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

$118K - $231K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $165K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $260K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $260K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $260K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $345K *

Lead the charge in database excellence to enhance reliability, performance, and sustainability of GitLab's datastores. Shape long-range strategies while collaborating across teams to drive success in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise database environments to AWS Cloud. Drive database architecture, ensure security and scalability, and collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and performan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.