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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$122K - $145K *
Deliver expert guidance on Computer System Validation projects while managing compliance efforts across multiple sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality systems are validated...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $180K *
Unlock the potential of data by developing and optimizing pipelines, ensuring integrity during migrations, and collaborating with teams to enhance reporting and visualization efforts in a dynamic envi...
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Lead Principal Core Infrastructure Engineer
$146K - $306K *
Shape the future of scalable systems by mentoring teams and leading architecture for high-impact, fault-tolerant designs. Drive innovation and optimize performance for hyper-scale workloads while ensu...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive the transformation of data to enhance agency reporting, ensuring clean, reliable datasets for customer needs. Collaborate across teams to design and implement robust reporting architectures that...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of child welfare by owning the data layer that powers agency reporting. Drive impactful data transformations and ensure high-quality analytics to improve outcomes...
1 week ago
$105K - $150K *
Champion data excellence by leading a dynamic engineering team to design, implement, and optimize data infrastructures, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while fostering innovation and collabora...
4 days ago
$115K - $155K *
Join a team that's dedicated to building and enhancing scalable data solutions. As a key contributor, you'll develop data pipelines and models that empower analytics and AI, ensuring data integrity an...
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Data Architect & Governance Consultant
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by enhancing healthcare data architecture and governance. Collaborate with state IT and Medicaid personnel to document data flows, establish governance plans, and improve data managem...
1 week ago
$105K - $155K *
Empower your career by joining an agile team to drive data transformation. Utilize modern AWS tools and practices to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure security, while collaboratin...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Build robust data platform capabilities to enhance enterprise data usability across applications, analytics, and AI. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and performance in data processing and...
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$120K - $145K *
Optimize data integration by building robust backend frameworks and services that enable seamless access, movement, and processing of data across enterprise systems, ensuring high reliability and perf...
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$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in architecting and building data solutions, managing ingestion, transformation, and reporting tools to elevate client analytical capabilities and ensure robust governance and access c...
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$110K - $130K *
Accelerate project success by enhancing system evaluations with automation, ensuring optimal application performance through proactive monitoring and support. Collaborate across teams in a dynamic env...
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$80K - $95K *
Optimize database performance and administration by leveraging your SQL and Oracle PL/SQL expertise. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure efficient database management and support for cloud envi...
5 days ago
$120K - $265K *
Lead the design and implementation of a secure, scalable data platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data architecture and governance strategies while advising senior leadership...
5 days ago
Data Platform Architect - Palantir Foundry, Data Engineeringr
$137K - $287K *
Drive transformative solutions in enterprise data and AI by architecting robust integrations and workflows. Collaborate across teams to optimize data strategies, ensuring scalability, security, and go...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Data Engineer II (School of Medicine)
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to develop scalable data solutions that empower research and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance the Unified Data Platform, ensuring data qua...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $136K *
Drive the architecture and integration of an enterprise data platform, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance scalability, security, and reusability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Transform the data landscape by designing and maintaining scalable, high-performance data systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust solutions using AWS and big data technolo...
3 weeks ago
$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...
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$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...
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$100K - $120K *
Empower data integrity and performance by managing database environments, enhancing features, and ensuring high availability while implementing robust ETL/ELT pipelines and standardization processes f...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by designing and implementing robust data solutions, enhancing data integrity, and supporting analytics initiatives within a dynamic enterprise environment. Collaborate with stakehold...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of customer solutions by leveraging technical expertise to design, implement, and optimize innovative open-source solutions, engaging with clients and directly impacting product direc...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to architect and optimize data pipelines, empowering analytics through robust ETL workflows. Utilize your technical expertise to enhance data accessibility and quality while solvin...
3 weeks ago
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.