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.
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Advance your career by supporting critical national missions as a Principal Storage Engineer. Collaborate in complex enterprise environments, tackling infrastructure challenges and making a meaningful...
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Join a team that's dedicated to supporting critical national missions by leveraging your expertise in enterprise storage and infrastructure. Collaborate in complex environments and make a meaningful i...
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Unlock potential by building and optimizing the cloud infrastructure for innovative financial services. Collaborate with diverse teams, troubleshoot production issues, and enhance deployment automatio...
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Design and develop software solutions for the Navy's cybersecurity program, ensuring confidentiality and integrity. Collaborate with engineers to implement scalable architectures and maintain software...
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Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining project organization and controls in data center projects. As a Project Engineer, you'll ensure accurate documentation, manage timeline commitments, and sup...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Lead the design and implementation of innovative infrastructure architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry standards while driving modernization initiatives and enhancing opera...
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Transform cloud infrastructure by designing, deploying, and maintaining AWS solutions. Leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and DevOps to integrate multi-platform systems, ensuring reliability and sc...
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Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Cloud Integrator, where you'll design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration across multi-platform systems while...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Lead the design and implementation of innovative infrastructure architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry standards. Drive modernization initiatives and mentor teams to enhanc...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and implementation of innovative infrastructure architectures, driving business value and ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring enginee...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative infrastructure architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry standards while leading modernization initiatives and enhancing...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Transform infrastructure architecture by leading design, implementation, and governance of identity solutions. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and mentor teams to enhance operational e...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Reimagine infrastructure architecture by leading design initiatives, driving technology implementation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to support business growth and operational effic...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of innovative infrastructure architectures. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and mentor teams while optimizing identity solu...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Transform infrastructure architecture by leading innovative solutions, driving technology implementation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance identity ma...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Architect innovative infrastructure solutions, driving technology implementation and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Lead identity modernization initiatives and mentor teams...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Lead the design and implementation of innovative infrastructure architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate with teams to drive modernization initiatives and establish governanc...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Drive your career forward by leading infrastructure architecture initiatives, defining standards, and implementing innovative identity solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficien...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Shape the future of infrastructure by designing robust architectures and leading modernization initiatives. Drive strategic technology implementations while ensuring compliance and operational excelle...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Transform infrastructure architecture by designing scalable, secure solutions. Lead modernization initiatives, establish governance models, and mentor teams to ensure compliance and operational effici...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of infrastructure by leading architecture design, driving technology implementation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to create scalable identit...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Champion the design and implementation of infrastructure architectures, driving innovation and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards. Lead identity modernization initiatives and mentor teams to...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
$135K - $160K *
Analyze and design comprehensive infrastructure architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead modernization initiatives, establish standards, and mentor teams to enhance identity solutio...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Lead the design and implementation of innovative infrastructure architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry standards. Drive modernization initiatives and mentor teams to enhanc...
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Infrastructure Architect Executive
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Lead the design and implementation of innovative infrastructure architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry standards. Drive modernization initiatives and mentor teams to enhanc...
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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.