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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$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing data solutions! As a Data Engineer, you'll design and implement innovative data pipelines and support analytics initiatives, collaborating closely with cross-functio...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $100K *

Transform the future of data architecture by developing scalable solutions, optimizing performance, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative strateg...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $140K *

Contribute to impactful software solutions by developing, testing, and maintaining web applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and implement new features in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $181K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and supporting mission-critical systems globally. Leverage your software engineering expertise to enhance production services and collaborate across teams to...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $196K *

Elevate your career by transitioning established practices to DevOps delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software reliability and delivery for high-profile satellite communica...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$148K - $266K *

Build mission-critical information systems globally by designing, developing, and supporting software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performance w...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$202K - $274K *

Transform data engineering by designing and building enterprise-scale pipelines using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for our customer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in shaping and owning the data infrastructure. Define standards, design the foundational data model, and ensure governance while creating efficient data pipelines for growth and regula...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $162K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by influencing product teams and driving insights. Collaborate with experts to enhance data quality and governance while developing innovative...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $300K *

Optimize data systems by enhancing market data feed handlers and collaborating with teams to support global expansion. Drive impactful solutions in a lean, autonomous environment, ensuring data integr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining robust integration architectures across diverse data sources, ensuring seamless connectivity and reliability for supply chain operations while enhancing s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Analyze technology solutions and system configurations to guide decision-making for a key defense initiative. Collaborate with stakeholders, conduct assessments, and ensure effective system integratio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $202K *

Drive the design and implementation of Application Detection and Response capabilities, enhancing application security posture through collaboration with development and cybersecurity teams to mitigat...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Champion application security by designing and implementing ADR strategies, enhancing threat detection and response capabilities across enterprise applications while collaborating with cross-functiona...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Lead the charge in enhancing application security by designing and implementing Application Detection and Response strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor threats and improve se...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Lead the charge in enhancing application security by designing and implementing cutting-edge Application Detection and Response strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to safeguard enter...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Transform the data engineering landscape by leading a team to develop secure, scalable applications. Collaborate across functions to enhance a market-leading KYC and Risk Assessment Data Platform, dri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of missile defense by analyzing data and developing algorithms within an Agile team. Collaborate on innovative solutions to enhance Space Domain Awareness and predict ballistic missil...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of a real-time onboard live-map estimator that integrates HD map data with live perception. Shape core architecture and improve product decision-making with...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Discover innovative ways to build and harmonize enterprise data solutions, integrating multiple ERP systems into unified models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable data pipelin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engineer data pipelines and harmonize complex datasets to enable AI-driven ERP modernization and analytics solutions, accelerating enterprise transformation with a strategic focus on structured data r...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform data solutions by architecting enterprise-grade pipelines, leading a high-performing team, and embedding best practices to create scalable, robust data environments for analysis and insights...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $180K *

Drive the evolution of our Python-based modeling services and dashboard applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance investment processes, integrating AI-driven capabilities and setting te...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $180K *

Engineer innovative investment modeling applications, leading full-stack development and AI integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and elevate technical standards, d...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Evaluate and test software programs to ensure functionality meets user requirements and guidelines. Develop quality standards and test procedures, review documentation, and identify program errors to...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.