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Explore Database Engineer Jobs
Database engineers design, build, and maintain the systems that help organizations store, manage, and access critical information. From optimizing database performance to supporting cloud migrations and data-intensive applications, these professionals make reliable, secure data infrastructure possible. Explore vetted Database Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.
What Database Engineers Do
Database engineers develop and improve database architectures, write and optimize queries, manage data pipelines, and monitor availability and performance. Depending on the organization, they may work with relational or NoSQL databases, cloud data services, distributed systems, and tools for backup, recovery, and data security. They often collaborate with software engineers, data teams, IT, and business stakeholders to turn application and analytics requirements into dependable data solutions.
Skills and Qualifications
Employers commonly seek experience with SQL and database platforms such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MongoDB. Familiarity with cloud providers, data modeling, automation, scripting, performance tuning, high availability, and security practices can also be valuable. Requirements vary by role, but strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical tradeoffs are important.
Career Paths and Opportunities
Database engineers work across industries including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and media. Career opportunities may include senior database engineer, database architect, cloud database engineer, data platform engineer, or related infrastructure and data engineering roles. Browse current openings to compare responsibilities, technologies, and compensation, and find a position that matches your experience and goals.
Find Database Engineer Jobs on Ladders
Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Database Engineer jobs to discover roles where you can apply your database expertise, support essential data systems, and grow your career.
Database Engineer Jobs
$90K - $110K *
Unlock your potential as a Data Engineer, driving data ingestion and analytics for vehicle telematics. Collaborate within teams to transition legacy systems to a cloud data warehouse and enhance opera...
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Senior Database Administrator - Oracle/Sybase ASE & AWS
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Empower aviation maintenance systems by leading a skilled DBA team. Oversee Oracle and Sybase databases, enhance data operations on AWS, and ensure compliance in a dynamic DoD environment while drivin...
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$85K - $95K *
Drive enterprise data solutions by architecting and implementing secure ETL pipelines and integration models. Collaborate with technical authorities and lead code development to ensure high-quality, t...
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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...
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$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career as you design specialized data collection infrastructures, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement strategies to support advanced data architecture and analytics, ensuring sea...
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$85K - $105K *
Unlock your potential by supporting an enterprise health application as a Data Engineer, collaborating in agile teams to develop data models, APIs, and reporting tools while enhancing user workflows a...
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$125K - $135K *
Champion data engineering initiatives by developing secure data pipelines, optimizing relational databases, and enhancing analytics for high-performance applications while mentoring junior team member...
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$180K - $200K *
Unlock potential by designing innovative data solutions that enhance government missions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to integrate diverse data streams and ensure robust data management in complex...
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$95K - $115K *
Accelerate your career as you manage and optimize SQL Server databases in Azure, ensuring high availability and performance. You'll implement load balancing and geographic routing to enhance user expe...
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$88K - $105K *
Join our dynamic Technology team to build and maintain data platforms and applications that drive our business operations. Collaborate closely with users to enhance tools that support recruiting, payr...
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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...
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Elevate your career by designing and implementing robust database architectures, ensuring data integrity, and driving business insights through innovative data solutions in a collaborative environment...
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Join a team that's driving digital transformation by architecting and optimizing high-performance data pipelines in Databricks Lakehouse environments. Collaborate with federal technical teams to enhan...
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Shape the future of data architecture by designing scalable solutions that empower analytics and reporting across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance a...
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Unlock potential by leading the development of scalable data architectures and pipelines on Microsoft Fabric, collaborating across teams to enable high-performance data solutions that drive analytics...
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Unlock potential by designing and developing scalable data pipelines that empower data-driven decision-making across diverse business domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and...
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Pioneer enterprise data architecture and analytics initiatives. Define strategies, develop scalable solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data governance while driving innovation in...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions by designing and implementing robust cloud data architectures. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation and empower users through scalable...
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$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential with a dynamic role driving data engineering solutions, focusing on the creation and maintenance of efficient data pipelines. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to enhance bus...
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$120K - $170K *
Drive data solutions by architecting and optimizing pipelines, enhancing system performance while collaborating across teams to solve complex business problems with innovative techniques and technolog...
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$120K - $170K *
Innovate data engineering processes by building and optimizing robust data pipelines. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data accessibility, driving informed decision-making across the organiza...
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$92K - $139K *
Transform data processes by building and maintaining robust data pipelines and models. Collaborate with teams to enhance data quality and governance, ensuring reliable analytics and reporting for info...
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$92K - $139K *
Empower data-driven decisions by building and maintaining robust data pipelines and platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance data quality and governance, ensuring reliable analytics and reporting...
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Data Engineer IV, Data Platforms
$89K - $111K *
Drive the future of data engineering by leading the design and implementation of enterprise data and AI platforms, ensuring scalability and performance while mentoring a talented team to achieve innov...
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does a Database Engineer do?
A Database Engineer designs, builds, and maintains databases and related data infrastructure. Typical responsibilities include data modeling, query and performance optimization, reliability, security, backups, and supporting applications or analytics.
What skills are commonly required for Database Engineer jobs?
Common skills include SQL, database design, performance tuning, and experience with platforms such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or MongoDB. Cloud services, scripting, automation, data pipelines, and security knowledge may also be requested.
What is the difference between a Database Engineer and a Database Administrator?
The roles can overlap. Database Administrators often focus on operating, securing, and maintaining database systems, while Database Engineers may spend more time designing, building, automating, and improving database architectures and data infrastructure.
Do Database Engineers need cloud experience?
Not every role requires it, but many employers value experience with cloud database services and platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud. Check each job description for the specific technologies and responsibilities.
What kinds of Database Engineer jobs can I find on Ladders?
You can explore vetted professional Database Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles focused on database development, cloud platforms, performance, architecture, and data infrastructure. Availability and requirements vary by employer.