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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$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of architecture by collaborating with a dynamic team to design innovative projects across diverse sectors, from commercial to public works, ensuring quality and compliance throughout...

2 weeks ago

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

$200K - $312K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative storage solutions, leveraging deep technical expertise to meet customer needs. Build strong relationships, guide technology integration, and drive sales succes...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $202K *

Elevate the security posture of enterprise integrations by designing robust architectures and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement secure, scalable solutions that meet regulatory sta...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing and maintaining data products across cloud infrastructure. Collaborate in a flat engineering structure to drive technical strategy, solve complex challenges, and ensure...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Drive security architecture excellence by designing and governing robust integration security measures for API platforms, messaging frameworks, and third-party solutions while collaborating across tec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Drive secure integration solutions across the enterprise by designing and governing security architectures. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure scalable, resilient API and messaging platforms mee...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Lead security architecture initiatives for enterprise integrations, ensuring secure and scalable integration patterns across APIs, messaging platforms, and cloud environments. Collaborate with diverse...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Redefine enterprise integration security by designing robust architectures and ensuring compliance across diverse applications and cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading Oracle Financials implementations, driving discovery, architecture, and hands-on configuration across multiple engagements. Collaborate with finance teams to deliver tailor...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $217K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise AI architecture strategy, driving innovation across Generative AI platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant AI...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $237K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of enterprise data solutions, where you’ll leverage your technical expertise to drive strategic engagements and platform adoption, fostering relationships that inf...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $159K *

Drive the design and implementation of high-performance database solutions using Kinetica. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data processing and enhance real-time capabilities, ensur...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $159K *

Pioneer innovative database solutions by architecting and optimizing Kinetica systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and implement complex data processing pipelines fo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of digital applications by leading architectural vision and strategy for a unified customer experience across mobile, web, and AI-enabled platforms, driving innovation and collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $174K *

Transform enterprise applications by designing secure architectures and guiding teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to create scalable solutions, integrate security practices, and mentor engineers in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $180K *

Take ownership of transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive business strategies and enhance client retention, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build scalable reporting...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $142K *

Lead the charge in data engineering and BI delivery, overseeing pipeline development and ensuring data quality for federal clients. Combine hands-on expertise with technical leadership to drive succes...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $142K *

Lead data engineering initiatives by overseeing pipeline development and BI delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and integration, while converting requirements into reusable compone...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform design leadership by mentoring teams, developing innovative strategies, and ensuring compliance with building regulations while fostering client relationships and delivering high-quality arc...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Empower data-driven decisions by developing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance analytics and reporting capabilities across diverse p...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $165K *

Transform enterprise architecture by defining innovative solutions, evaluating system impacts, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure technology aligns with business needs and enhances operatio...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in day-to-day AMS operations for SAP Master Data Governance, supporting global users across multiple domains. Collaborate with teams to enhance solutions, ensuring compliance and effec...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovative AI solutions by architecting scalable systems for enterprise clients, driving strategic technical discovery, and collaborating with C-suite executives to transform complex business...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $165K *

Drive the architectural vision and solutions aligned with enterprise strategy, ensuring effective technology use and stakeholder collaboration to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that meet evolv...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing high-performance Azure Cosmos DB solutions for mission-critical applications, ensuring scalability and resilience while collaborating with cross-functio...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.