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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$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and implementation of high-performance kdb+ solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable architectures for data-intensive financial applications while mento...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower teams by leading quality assurance initiatives, driving testing strategies, and ensuring project delivery excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance testing processes and mentor tale...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing data pipelines within an Agile team, ensuring high-quality data for analytics and reporting. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable solutions an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead and enhance Oracle EPM Cloud applications, managing a team to ensure stability, support, and governance while collaborating with Finance and Technology stakeholders to drive continuous improvemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a team to enhance Oracle EPM Cloud applications. Drive stability, support, and governance while collaborating with Finance and Technology stakeholders to deliver impactf...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive the stability and enhancement of Oracle EPM Cloud applications while leading a team of administrators and engineers. Collaborate with Finance and Technology stakeholders to ensure optimal perfor...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining security architecture to align tech and business objectives. Enhance security practices across development and operations while fostering compliance and incident response...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $209K *

Drive successful data center construction projects by managing timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure effective communication and risk management while int...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $220K *

Engage as a technical architect to design and implement scalable data solutions for strategic customers. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful deployments that enhance decision-making an...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $198K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise decision-making through innovative data architecture. You'll build scalable solutions and embed BI for high-impact customer relationships, facilitating analy...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $170K *

Shape the future of data governance by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing compliance, and driving effective data management practices across the organization. Collaborate with diverse teams to i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$198K - $215K *

Pioneer data center modernization efforts by assessing infrastructure, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to enhance operational capabilities and security for mission-critical systems...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Deliver critical database support by managing and optimizing environments, transforming data, and ensuring application performance. Collaborate with teams on database health, compliance, and security...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in IT Risk Management, enhancing database operations and supporting application teams through proactive maintenance and innovation, while ensuring compliance and high-performance stan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of embedded software for satellite systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, drive continuous improvement, and mentor engineers to enhance software quality...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $110K *

Transform business needs into actionable insights by collaborating with teams to document requirements, write user stories, and ensure successful feature delivery through Agile methodologies...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $110K *

Transform business needs into actionable insights by partnering with teams to elicit, document, and refine requirements. Play a key role in delivering features that enhance user experience and drive p...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate systems architecture capabilities by leading design and development of comprehensive solutions that meet complex application needs while ensuring alignment with strategic enterprise goals and...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $155K *

Empower enterprises to modernize data ecosystems by architecting scalable solutions that enhance data accessibility and quality, driving measurable business value through collaboration and innovative...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $310K *

Empower businesses by architecting and deploying innovative AI solutions that leverage graph databases and LLMs. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex data challenges into impactful appli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $139K *

Shape the future of architectural design by leading diverse projects, applying advanced concepts, and providing expert guidance. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client...

2 weeks ago

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

$89K - $133K *

Join a dynamic team to elevate transit architecture through innovative design solutions. Collaborate on world-class projects, ensuring exceptional passenger experiences while managing technical design...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team to define and implement enterprise information architecture strategies, ensuring compliance and interoperability across global processes while driving innovation and optimizing IT solution...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engineer scalable enterprise storage solutions, optimizing performance and resilience across on-premises and cloud environments. Collaborate on lifecycle management and disaster recovery strategies to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $310K *

Drive the next-gen RTL2GDS flow for advanced nodes, collaborating with teams across physical design, architecture, and methodology. Leverage expertise in optimization and problem-solving to elevate de...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.