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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building robust data pipelines in Microsoft Fabric, integrating diverse enterprise systems to deliver trusted data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ana...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $128K *

Join a team that's building scalable, data-driven solutions by designing and managing robust data pipelines. Play a key role in enhancing analytics capabilities while collaborating with product teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$213K - $342K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of complex data solutions that empower decision-making within multi-asset investment strategies, fostering innovation and collaboration across techn...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$201K - $322K *

Innovate the future of data engineering by leading complex projects and setting strategic direction for data platforms that enhance investment decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bui...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by establishing and maintaining data frameworks that drive governance, quality, and interoperability across CI and HUMINT sectors while advising key stakeholders on modernization...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize data solutions by architecting and implementing robust data warehouse systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business intelligence and ensure data integrity, supporting i...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Drive the evolution of our data platform by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and mentor engineers while ensuring d...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving the operational backbone of our data platform. Collaborate with a small team to enhance SQL Servers, manage data pipelines, and ensure data integrity for reporting and appl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Engineer, driving data ingestion and analytics for vehicle telematics. Collaborate within teams to transition legacy systems to a cloud data warehouse and enhance opera...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement scalable data processing pipelines, enhancing data flow and enabling faster analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs in...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $334K *

Innovate with our Data Lakehouse team to enhance data infrastructure and tools. Leverage cutting-edge technology for scalable data solutions, partnering with various teams to analyze and manage extens...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing, coding, and testing software solutions in a collaborative environment. Engage in agile practices while addressing defined problems and ensuring software standards are me...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Optimize cloud database platforms by managing services across AWS and Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, enhance performance, and enforce security standards fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $155K *

Empower business innovation by architecting and automating robust database platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance data provisioning, security, and performance, ensuring scalable solutions that...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Elevate data architecture by designing scalable pipelines, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing data quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and share knowledge...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your expertise in Oracle database administration to modernize critical government systems. Collaborate with developers to optimize performance and ensure data integri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's modernizing critical government systems by leveraging your expertise in Oracle 19c database administration. Collaborate with developers to optimize performance and ensure data integ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the modernization of critical government systems by leveraging your expertise in Oracle 19c database administration, ensuring data integrity, performance optimization, and seamless integratio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower our data platform by designing, building, and operating core capabilities. Collaborate with teams to enhance ingestion, storage, and API functionalities, ensuring scalability and resilience wh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and supporting data integration platforms that drive global operations. Collaborate with IT and business teams to enhance data solutions, ensuring reliability and scalabil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Deliver innovative data pipelines for legal records, transforming unstructured data into actionable insights while supporting advanced AI workflows and data quality improvements for robust legal resea...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$179K - $204K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing and building scalable, real-time data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive insights and empower users...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us as a Database Engineer, enhancing critical government systems through Oracle 19c expertise. Collaborate on schema design, performance tuning, and data integrity to support seamless ap...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Transform data management systems to support defense analytical needs. Collaborate with users to optimize data architectures and enhance performance, ensuring security compliance and efficient data in...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.