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.

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$91K - $179K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing analytics solutions that enhance Human Capital services. Collaborate with teams to deliver data-driven insights, ensuring data integrity and scalability...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join us to shape innovative data solutions by leveraging your expertise in software engineering, AI/ML, and cloud-native technologies. Lead complex projects from design to production, ensuring high st...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic Delivery team to design and develop robust data pipelines, leveraging cloud technologies and distributed systems while ensuring optimal performance and scalability for our clients' da...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $318K *

Architect innovative data layer solutions, collaborating with teams to optimize performance and meet mission requirements in a dynamic Big Data environment. Lead design and development efforts while e...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to build and maintain a robust data platform, ensuring clean, reliable data ingestion and transformation for healthcare analytics. Leverage your expertise to enhance data quality a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by building scalable data pipelines and models that transform fragmented operational data into actionable insights, supporting analytics and AI applications across the enterprise...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$62K - $141K *

Advance data engineering initiatives by developing scalable platforms and pipelines. Collaborate with a diverse team to analyze and visualize data, enhancing decision-making on mission-driven projects...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Engineer, developing robust data pipelines and platforms. Collaborate with a diverse team to drive innovation and support mission-critical projects in a fast-paced envi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$62K - $141K *

Innovate enterprise data solutions by designing architectures and building pipelines for AI applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure data governance, quality, and accessibility while enhancing r...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and governance of AWS data architecture, ensuring reliable, reusable, and scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to establish best practices and deliver data products while main...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$61K - $141K *

Empower your career by developing and deploying data pipelines and platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create meaningful data solutions for mission-driven projects in a fast-paced, agile env...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize data systems and pipelines as a key player in building robust AI capabilities, ensuring high-quality data flow for analytics and model development within an agile team committed to impactful...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $210K *

Empower your career by leading enterprise database architecture and transformation initiatives. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to drive innovation and establish best practices in modern data...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building and maintaining critical data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and supporting analytics solutions in a remote environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to de...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data engineering, designing and implementing robust ETL pipelines, optimizing data storage, and enhancing data accessibility to empower analytics and machine le...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data management by driving system efficiency through architecture, leading technical implementation, and optimizing database performance in a collaborative team environment. Be the...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $181K *

Transform enterprise data solutions by designing scalable, secure products. Lead architecture and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient data pipelines and analytics, leveraging...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $181K *

Drive the design and delivery of scalable, secure enterprise data solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into resilient data products and pipelines, leveragin...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative software solutions by researching, designing, and developing integrated systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance navigation accuracy and integrity for FAA projects, ensuring high-qu...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Transform data engineering by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines that empower analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and support op...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$99K - $225K *

Innovate data architecture solutions for national security. Lead design, collaborate with teams, and implement best practices using advanced analytics tools. Make a significant impact on data-driven i...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform freight movement data into insights by developing and maintaining robust data pipelines using Python, SQL, and AWS services. Collaborate across teams to drive innovations in analytics and ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing robust data pipelines and analytics platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize data architecture, support AI initiatives, and ensure scalab...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $135K *

Design and implement scalable data ingestion pipelines and frameworks, ensuring data quality and governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support enterprise-wide data solutions an...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $240K *

Elevate data architecture by leveraging cloud infrastructure and diverse OS environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance data management, engineering, and processing, ensuring seamless integratio...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Database Engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.