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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$85K - $141K *

Optimize data engineering processes to support DoD operations by designing and managing robust data pipelines, ensuring reliable delivery of analytics solutions and insights through industry-leading t...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $90K *

Develop scalable data pipelines and Power BI solutions to drive insights and support business objectives while leveraging AI tools for enhanced efficiency and productivity in collaboration with cross...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower clients by crafting tailored Oracle Applications solutions that address business needs, optimize enterprise systems, and drive strategic implementation efforts across various platforms while c...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $157K *

Build a robust AWS database strategy by leading the migration from SQL Server on EC2 to RDS. Upskill a dedicated team, optimize costs, and ensure compliance for critical healthcare applications servin...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $210K *

Champion data integration and modeling to create high-quality healthcare intelligence products. Collaborate across teams to develop analytical solutions that enhance core data assets, driving impactfu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $315K *

Shape the future of secure distributed storage platforms by defining and driving the security architecture for AI-driven, multi-tenant infrastructures, influencing cross-functional teams while establi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $173K *

Join a dynamic team to build scalable analytics pipelines leveraging cutting-edge Big Data technologies. This role offers the chance to create robust data architectures from scratch and collaborate ac...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $124K *

Take ownership of performance tuning and optimization initiatives for Oracle databases, collaborating across teams to enhance architecture and improve query efficiencies, driving a modernized data str...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by mastering data integration and warehouse support. Collaborate on critical projects, enhance system performance, and ensure reliable operations in a fast-paced environment to dri...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $173K *

Join a dynamic team as you design scalable data architectures, enhance data governance, and lead strategy for innovative analytics solutions. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to create effi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and implementing enterprise integration architectures, connecting business applications and analytics platforms using Azure Integration Services for scalable...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $174K *

Drive strategic data engineering efforts to transform technical data into actionable insights, ensuring program efficiency and effective communication of investment trade-offs to high-level Army leade...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Optimize and support the design of robust databases for a large-scale IVR and contact center platform, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Champion the development and optimization of Oracle databases while leveraging your expertise in SQL and PL/SQL. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to architect robust solutions for high-volume...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing and evolving our MySQL infrastructure, enhancing application performance, and ensuring system reliability while tackling innovative challenges in database ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $166K *

Advance database management and architecture for mission-critical platforms. Ensure high availability, security compliance, and optimal performance while leading incident responses and implementing ro...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $140K *

Drive innovation by designing and optimizing data platforms that enable analytics and AI initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that meet diverse business...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $153K *

Transform enterprise data solutions by designing, developing, and optimizing advanced data integration and analytics processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality data delivery throu...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $125K *

Join a team that's innovating healthcare analytics through software engineering, designing robust applications, and collaborating across departments to drive client success while enhancing your techni...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Drive data engineering initiatives to develop innovative, robust solutions for customer-centric technology, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in architecting and delivering scalable Oracle EBS solutions, bridging project delivery and operations. Enhance mission-critical environments through robust designs, governance, and cr...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engineer innovative data solutions to optimize population health, enhance quality care analytics and reporting, while ensuring data governance and compliance within the healthcare domain. Collaborate...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing engaging user experiences from concept to production, integrating cutting-edge AI tools to innovate at speed and enhance creativity...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform database management by ensuring high performance, reliability, and automation. Collaborate with infrastructure teams while overseeing daily DBA operations for both production and development...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $155K *

Innovate robust data frameworks to enhance enterprise data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality data transformation and maintain automated workflows, driving strategic decis...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.