Welcome to High-Paying Database Engineer Jobs

Discover a wide range of premium Database Engineer jobs offering six-figure salaries. Set your career on an upward trajectory with opportunities that offer significant financial and professional growth.

What is a Database Engineer?

A Database Engineer is a professional responsible for managing and maintaining database technologies of an organization, ensuring secure and seamless data availability.

Why Database Engineer Jobs on Ladders?

At Ladders, we bring together premium job options in one place. These job positions are vetted, high-paying, and relevant for your career progression as a Database Engineer.

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$130K - $160K *

Empower decision-making by designing and maintaining enriched datasets using medallion architecture in Databricks. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop efficient data pipelines for Power BI analyt...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in elevating client database performance through proactive tuning, architecture guidance, and strong relationship management. Act as a trusted advisor while optimizing cloud-native sol...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $225K *

Join a team that's transforming legacy systems through database design, Agile methodologies, and advanced cloud solutions. Lead technical projects and collaborate across departments to optimize data a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at our enterprise data platform by designing and maintaining scalable data integrations and transformations. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality data that supports analyt...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Optimize data solutions by designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable databases while ensuring data quality and integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business operations...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to data governance by mapping assets, defining standards, and enhancing intake processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment across business domains and maintain a centralize...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize data governance by collaborating with stakeholders to establish definitions and standards across multiple business domains while enhancing data management processes for improved accuracy and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of developing and integrating modern data platform solutions with PostgreSQL while collaborating with teams to ensure reliable, scalable database operations and analytics in a fully rem...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic Delivery team to design and develop robust data pipelines, leveraging cloud technologies and distributed systems while ensuring optimal performance and scalability for our clients' da...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $149K *

Elevate database solutions by overseeing design, implementation, and security of diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and integrity of databases in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform freight movement data into insights by developing and maintaining robust data pipelines using Python, SQL, and AWS services. Collaborate across teams to drive innovations in analytics and ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer scalable data architecture across multiple pods, partnering closely with engineers and product teams. Function hands-on to improve systems, addressing complex challenges and ensuring robust, r...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the architecture and implementation of enterprise-level Oracle database solutions in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability while collaborating with teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to the sustainment and development of Oracle databases, optimizing PL/SQL and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data solutions while ensuring performance, security, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare data solutions. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll enhance complex systems, collaborate across departments, and drive analytics to optimize finan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead and architect cutting-edge data engineering projects, transforming data for analysis. Collaborate across teams to drive data strategy, enhance platforms, and influence organizational data governa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable AWS data solutions, guiding a team of engineers while fostering AI tool integration to enhance development efficiency and mentoring technical staff in da...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Lead large-scale database architecture and performance strategies, tackling complex challenges that enhance system reliability and compliance for high-velocity data environments, while mentoring other...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building robust data pipelines, dashboards, and monitoring frameworks. Leverage expertise in Skyline DataMiner to enhance network performance analytics and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead data architecture initiatives by optimizing serverless data pipelines and enhancing analytics capabilities through AWS services like SageMaker and Glue. Collaborate on data lakes and AI integrati...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion your cloud expertise by leading data engineering initiatives in AWS. Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to integrate SaaS applications, ensuring seamless data flows and secure con...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $180K *

Build a robust data architecture strategy to enhance enterprise data systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective data governance, drive data quality, and lead innovative projects lev...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower business innovation by architecting and automating robust database platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance data provisioning, security, and performance, ensuring scalable solutions that...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Drive excellence in SQL database administration, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for enterprise environments through proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with technic...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $180K *

Engage in shaping our enterprise data architecture strategy while driving the evolution of scalable, reliable data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance governance, ensure data...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Database Engineer do?question toggle

    A Database Engineer designs, develops, and maintains the database systems of an organization. They ensure efficient data flow and storage for the smooth operation of the organization.

  • What skills are required for a Database Engineer job?question toggle

    A Database Engineer needs to have proficiency in SQL, a strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices, and experience in data modelling and database design.

  • Are there high-paying Database Engineer jobs available on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes, Ladders offers a variety of high-paying Database Engineer jobs that offer salaries of $100k per year or more.