SQL Engineer Jobs

SQL Engineers build, maintain, and optimize the database systems that organizations rely on to store and use critical data. Explore vetted SQL Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Employers may use titles such as SQL Developer, Database Engineer, Data Engineer, or SQL Database Developer for similar work.

What Does an SQL Engineer Do?

SQL Engineers design database structures, write and refine queries, support data pipelines, and help ensure information is accurate, secure, and available. Depending on the role, they may work with relational database platforms, collaborate with software and analytics teams, troubleshoot performance issues, and document data models and processes.

Skills and Qualifications

Common qualifications include strong SQL programming skills, experience with relational databases, and knowledge of database design, indexing, query optimization, and data integrity. Employers may also seek experience with cloud data platforms, ETL or ELT tools, scripting languages, version control, and business intelligence systems. Requirements vary by position and industry.

Where SQL Engineers Work

SQL Engineers are hired across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and other data-intensive industries. Teams may focus on application databases, enterprise reporting, analytics infrastructure, or large-scale data platforms. Many roles involve close collaboration with developers, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders.

Find SQL Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse SQL Engineer jobs and related database and data engineering roles on Ladders. Discover vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, and compare positions based on responsibilities, required skills, and work arrangements.

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$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise contact centers by developing a cutting-edge routing engine. Design scalable backend services for real-time interaction distribution, ensuring high performance and resilience whil...

Calgary, ABRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while optimizing perfo...

Philadelphia, PARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop and optimize a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to e...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by developing cutting-edge routing engines for enterprise contact centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, resilient systems that enhance customer eng...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing cutting-edge routing engines for enterprise-scale contact centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, resilient systems that enhance customer...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of contact center technology by designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine. Leverage your expertise in Java and distributed systems to enhance real-ti...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining contact center technology by developing a cutting-edge routing engine. You'll create scalable solutions for real-time interaction distribution, collaborating across teams...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build a cutting-edge routing platform for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while optimizing for per...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise contact center operations by designing and building a cutting-edge routing engine. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure real-time, intelligent distribution of interac...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while optimizing...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of robust security measures to protect sensitive health information, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulations while collaborating with cross-functional t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the enhancement of security measures for cloud-based healthcare solutions, focusing on vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensu...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

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Innovate order management solutions by implementing and integrating OMS capabilities, enhancing eCommerce and fulfillment systems through complex integrations and driving continuous improvement in a f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $94K *

Drive data solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain backend integrations within Azure Gov Cloud, ensuring data integrity and security for government clients...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building innovative marketplace solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software, enhancing fle...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive engineering excellence by designing and building scalable platform services that enhance developer productivity and system reliability, while mentoring teammates and improving technical practice...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $213K *

Champion the development of a key platform, driving strategy, success metrics, and technical depth while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions that meet customer needs and enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform large-scale data center projects by leading innovative structural engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and sustainability in design, while managing...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $208K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise as an Oracle eBS Functional Consultant to enhance asset management and production planning processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and implementing scalable full stack solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data integrity and drive innovative projects in a d...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $173K *

Transform data acquisition processes by leading the development of high-performance ingestion pipelines. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality, reliability, and security while shaping the fu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an SQL Engineer do?question toggle

    An SQL Engineer designs, develops, and maintains database systems and SQL queries. The role can include data modeling, query performance optimization, database troubleshooting, and supporting analytics or application data needs.

  • What skills are commonly required for SQL Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for advanced SQL, relational database experience, database design, query optimization, and data quality knowledge. Some positions also require cloud platforms, ETL or ELT tools, scripting, or business intelligence experience.

  • Are SQL Engineer and SQL Developer the same role?question toggle

    The titles often overlap, but responsibilities differ by employer. SQL Developers may focus more on writing queries and database code, while SQL Engineers may also own database architecture, performance, reliability, and data pipeline work.

  • What industries hire SQL Engineers?question toggle

    SQL Engineers work in many industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, consulting, and media—especially wherever organizations depend on databases and reporting.

  • How can I find SQL Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional SQL Engineer and related database roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation details, qualifications, and responsibilities.