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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative loyalty solutions by architecting and guiding technology strategies that align with business goals, ensuring robust frameworks for future growth and operational e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative solutions that enhance customer loyalty. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals, ensuring robust architecture...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading architecture initiatives that shape innovative technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business needs with enterprise architecture, ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading architecture activities that shape innovative technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business needs with enterprise architecture, ensuring r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading architecture initiatives that drive innovative loyalty solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals, ensuring robust and sc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative solutions by architecting robust loyalty systems that align with business goals, ensuring seamless integration and governance across technology platforms to enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security frameworks and compliance. Lead GRC engagements, assess risks, and develop tailored strategies to help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $163K *

Elevate client security programs by leading GRC engagements, conducting assessments, and developing tailored roadmaps. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and resilience while fostering...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $102K *

Empower your career by designing and developing innovative data solutions using Microsoft technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform business needs into scalable analytics and...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $142K *

Drive the design and deployment of secure, scalable digital solutions that integrate business needs with technical implementation, ensuring compliance and performance optimization across cloud platfor...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud architecture for IoT platforms. Drive technical direction, enhance service reliability, and establish engineering standards while collaborating across teams to deli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by architecting robust data pipelines. Collaborate with product teams to optimize data ingestion and ensure reliability, supporting analytics and AI init...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the design and implementation of large-scale enterprise technology solutions, focusing on Azure and Palantir. Lead cloud architecture initiatives, ensuring robust support for Kubernetes, IAM, an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$185K - $225K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable data architectures, partnering with customers to drive technology discussions and establish trusted relationships, ensuring successful outcomes through innovative...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $225K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leveraging cutting-edge technology. Collaborate with customers to design scalable solutions, drive impactful discussions, and establish yourself as a...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise architecture initiatives that shape application and data strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define standards and roadmaps, ensuring scalable...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise architecture by defining standards, guiding technology decisions, and developing roadmaps that align business priorities with scalable, secure solutions across ap...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $291K *

Transform tactical communications by integrating advanced systems and technologies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance mission readiness and streamline operations, ensuring secure and efficien...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $225K *

Drive innovative software solutions by designing and deploying Drupal-based applications. Collaborate with stakeholders and mentor junior developers while ensuring security and quality in a dynamic De...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $150K *

Shape the future of innovative database management solutions by providing expert oversight and support for high-availability environments. Leverage your experience to enhance performance, drive effici...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $164K *

Unlock potential by embedding security principles into product design and integration. Collaborate across teams to implement robust security architecture, ensuring compliance and resilience against ev...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$152K - $202K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team in architecture and data governance, ensuring seamless integration of AI within software environments while fostering a culture of innovation and safety acro...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in Power BI and SQL to design and optimize dashboards and reports. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights while supporting automatio...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead enterprise IT initiatives by assessing environments, developing solution architectures, and overseeing implementations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational stand...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by architecting innovative solutions that drive business outcomes. Collaborate across technical domains and lead complex projects while mentoring peers to enhance organizational value...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.