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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$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

$114K - $190K *

Engineer robust data solutions by designing, optimizing, and managing data pipelines in a Big Data environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance data lifecycle processes and support AI/ML workflows...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $179K *

Unlock your potential as you design and enhance data platforms, collaborating with teams to deliver scalable solutions for financial services. Contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a flexibl...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $179K *

Transform data management by leading the design and implementation of scalable data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance client operations an...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $179K *

Champion the evolution of data platforms by designing and implementing scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance data management and support junior members, all while driving impactful pro...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $179K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and enhancement of data platforms, enabling clients to effectively manage data. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable solutions while mentoring junior membe...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $179K *

Drive innovation in data engineering by designing and enhancing data platforms. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable solutions that empower clients in financial services, all while enjoying a fl...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $179K *

Drive the design and enhancement of data platforms, enabling effective data management for clients. Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into scalable solutions while mentoring junior me...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $179K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and enhancing data platforms, enabling clients to effectively manage data. Collaborate on impactful projects while mentoring junior members and driving techni...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $179K *

Shape innovative data platforms by collaborating with teams to design, build, and enhance solutions that empower clients in managing data effectively. Lead projects while mentoring junior members in a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $179K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by designing and enhancing data platforms. Collaborate on impactful projects while supporting junior team members in a dynamic, remote environ...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $179K *

Lead the design and enhancement of data platforms, collaborating with teams to deliver scalable solutions that meet client needs while mentoring junior members and ensuring data quality and performanc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $179K *

Join a team that's transforming data platforms for financial services. Collaborate on high-impact projects, design scalable solutions, and support junior team members—all while enjoying the flexibilit...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$131K - $200K *

Empower innovation by developing a scalable data platform for analytics and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data reliability and performance, while leveraging cutting-edge tools...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Manage and optimize the support and performance of a data warehouse environment, ensuring data accuracy and reliability for critical business reporting. Lead a team to enhance operations and drive con...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the stability and performance of our Data Warehouse environment, bridging technical operations with business needs to deliver accurate and timely data for crit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Engineer robust database solutions that ensure high availability, performance, and security for our lending platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data operations and implement...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.