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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$101K - $152K *

Join a team that's redefining database internals and parallel computing. You will tackle complex systems problems, shaping architecture and design in a small, collaborative research environment focuse...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Champion robust database recovery strategies and cyber resiliency plans to ensure business continuity. Collaborate across teams and lead initiatives for critical database systems during crises and out...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading data engineering initiatives, driving ETL design, development, and optimization while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business solutions and systems...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that pioneers cutting-edge data engineering solutions to enhance cyber defense analytics. You will develop robust systems and optimize pipelines, playing a vital role in safeguarding criti...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize data analysis and modeling efforts while providing insights to enhance DoD decision-making. Elevate data literacy across the enterprise, translating business needs into technical solutions wi...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform data integration solutions by leading engineering efforts for enterprise-level ICAM systems, driving efficiency and scalability for identity management with cutting-edge technologies and inn...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Innovate the future of data architecture by designing robust cloud-based solutions, optimizing data pipelines, and implementing scalable architectures with Azure technologies for advanced analytics an...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate data integration processes by configuring environments, defining roles, and ensuring seamless connectivity to both on-prem and cloud data sources for optimal business efficiency and security c...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Elevate your career by architecting robust data pipelines and analytics. Join a dynamic data team where you'll design data models, optimize performance, and ensure data quality, driving excellence in...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Drive insights by developing and optimizing Power BI dashboards that support data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders and enhance data integration processes to ensure effective commu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's focused on empowering data-driven insights by designing robust data architectures, automating ETL pipelines, and ensuring secure data accessibility in a mission-critical environment...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Elevate the future of data management by designing and developing robust databases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, optimize systems, and enhance data flow for high-st...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Champion innovative data solutions by integrating and optimizing data pipelines. Collaborate cross-functionally to support analytics needs and enhance healthcare services for union members through eff...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Optimize and secure SQL databases while managing IT infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and ensure high availability, utilizing advanced skills in SQL Server administration a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Champion the integration of advanced database solutions, leveraging SQL Server and Azure technologies to enhance system performance and reliability across diverse client environments...

Reposted 4 days 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...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building a robust data ingestion and transformation platform, ensuring clean and reliable data for analytics and operational workflows in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $98K *

Contribute to the development of robust data pipelines, ensuring reliable data ingestion and transformation. Collaborate with teams to enhance data products and streamline workflows in a hybrid enviro...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing SQL Server instances, ensuring high availability and performance while implementing geo-clustering and database migrations to cloud solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading innovative projects that solve complex challenges while empowering your team to drive success and deliver exceptional client solutions in a dynamic environment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engineer the future of data architecture in a dynamic, high-volume federal platform leveraging AWS, ensuring security, scalability, and quality across enterprise data governance while collaborating wi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing complex databases in a supportive role, fostering teamwork and innovative solutions while ensuring data security and integrity for public service operations...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $165K *

Advance your career as a Database Administrator SME, ensuring database integrity and optimizing mission-critical systems for US Space Force's SATCOM operations. Lead troubleshooting and support across...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $150K *

Join us to design and implement innovative data pipelines that power AI solutions. In this role, you will ensure enterprise data is reliable and governable, collaborating closely with architects and e...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $150K *

Build and optimize data pipelines to ensure reliable enterprise data access for AI solutions, collaborating closely with engineering teams to maintain production-ready infrastructure that meets busine...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.