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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$87K - $187K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing Oracle database solutions for enterprise-scale mission systems, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performing data platforms in a fast...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $187K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI database solutions. In this hands-on role, you'll design and optimize Oracle databases and data pipelines for enterprise-scale systems, collaborating with s...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Accelerate innovation by designing AI tooling that optimizes AWS costs, enhancing engineering efficiency across hundreds of teams. Collaborate closely with FinOps to embed cost intelligence into the s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of client implementations by architecting efficient, scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive best practices and deliver strategic outcomes for leading pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the future of enterprise solutions by architecting best practices and guiding complex implementations, ensuring efficiency and value across diverse client engagements in a collaborative envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform customer data integration strategies by leveraging your expertise to guide clients in optimizing data flow into the Fusion platform, ensuring reliability and value across complex environment...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex business challenges into impactful solutions by leading cross-functional teams and driving Agile practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver results and enhance product visio...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive impactful business outcomes as a Contract Product Owner. Collaborate with stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver innovative solutions while managing complex pr...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Shape robust database solutions by leveraging your expertise in Postgres and MySQL within Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical applications, optimize performance, and dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of data analytics support for U.S. Navy programs, managing knowledge environments and facilitating requirements gathering. Drive improvements in data management effectiveness and stream...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $191K *

Optimize multi-domain transformational solutions by leading consultative pre-sales architecture, engaging with executive decision-makers, and ensuring successful delivery of complex technical engageme...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $130K *

Deliver robust identity architecture as a Corporate Security Architect, ensuring secure access to sensitive systems and compliance with government standards. Collaborate with security teams to optimiz...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $185K *

Join a team that's transforming customer experiences through innovative technical solutions. As a Solutions Architect, you'll bridge business needs with technology, guiding clients from discovery to d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the modernization and strategic design of global network infrastructure, ensuring scalable, secure solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement enterprise-wide initiatives in WAN...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower our global network transformation by leading architectural strategies and modernizing infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to design scalable, secure solutions that enhance connectivity and...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $193K *

Drive the modernization of legacy applications to cloud-native platforms, ensuring robust, scalable software solutions. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and align technical strategie...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $200K *

Drive the architectural evolution of patient-facing mobile and web applications, ensuring seamless integration, high performance, and compliance with healthcare regulations while mentoring engineering...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $160K *

Empower your career by leading cloud architecture initiatives, driving technology solutions, and establishing governance across platforms. Collaborate on AI-enabled cloud designs and optimize automati...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in enhancing technology and production pipelines for slot game development, collaborating across teams to define architecture, improve workflows, and integrate AI solutions, ensuring q...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving cloud transformation and architecture strategies. Collaborate with teams to design scalable solutions, implement best practices, and mentor others while shaping the futu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $120K *

Drive the design and development of scalable data pipelines and analytics workflows, leveraging cloud-based platforms to support healthcare data processing and analytics needs, ensuring data quality a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $120K *

Shape your career by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines for healthcare analytics. Leverage cloud technologies like Databricks to ensure data quality and support operational needs in a c...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $120K *

Optimize data solutions by designing scalable pipelines and workflows for healthcare data processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics capabilities using cloud technologies...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $120K *

Explore your potential as you design and maintain scalable data pipelines, leveraging cloud technologies to support healthcare analytics and reporting needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and analytics workflows for healthcare data processing, leveraging cloud technologies to enhance opera...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.