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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$140K - $170K *

Contribute to mission-critical data and AI initiatives by designing and implementing graph databases and enhanced data capabilities. Collaborate across teams to ensure data is discoverable, aligned, a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $170K *

Empower your career by designing and optimizing enterprise data capabilities within a dynamic DoD environment, enhancing data discoverability and usability for analysts and AI systems while leading in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career as you design specialized data collection infrastructures, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement strategies to support advanced data architecture and analytics, ensuring sea...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $197K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing enterprise database environments for geospatial applications, leveraging your expertise to enhance performance, security, and integration in complex custom...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $112K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop data solutions that drive business success. Leverage your expertise in data pipeline management and SQL to enhance our data architecture and support organizat...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your data engineering expertise to design and optimize secure data pipelines and relational databases, enhancing performance and analytics for advanced visual applicatio...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building robust data pipelines and optimizing databases to enhance analytics capabilities. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and mentor junior engineers while ensuring...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable datasets for...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building robust data pipelines and models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accessibility and reliability while ensuring optimal performance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Explore the future of data engineering by designing and optimizing robust data infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to implement ETL processes, enhance data integration, and drive innovation in data...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$111K - $131K *

Reimagine enterprise SQL Server platforms by architecting and optimizing high-volume databases. Focus on performance engineering, automation, and scalable data architecture to support modern transacti...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $131K *

Drive the modernization and optimization of SQL Server platforms, focusing on performance engineering, automation, and scalable architecture for high-volume transactional systems, while collaborating...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $131K *

Optimize enterprise SQL Server platforms by architecting and modernizing high-volume transactional systems. Focus on performance engineering, automation, and scalable data architecture to enhance data...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovative data solutions by designing and managing scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data processes and leverage emerging technologies for operational efficienc...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with an impactful data engineering role that involves designing, optimizing, and maintaining robust data pipelines and infrastructure to elevate analytics and machine learning capabil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform data management by designing and integrating scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data processes and leverage emerging technologies for innovative analytics solu...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing and optimizing Oracle databases. Collaborate with engineers to enhance performance, ensure data integrity, and support application development in a dynamic, h...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by building and optimizing data pipelines, enhancing enterprise data ecosystems, and driving automation in data preparation. Collaborate with technology teams to deliver effective...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading end-to-end initiatives, building robust pipelines, and integrating healthcare systems. Drive innovation with Snowflake, ensuring data accessibility whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing scalable data pipelines and optimizing workflows in a collaborative environment. Support analytics initiatives and ensure data integrity while leveraging cloud technolog...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $158K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data infrastructure by building and maintaining scalable distributed Java services and resolving critical performance issues in a robust, multi-tenant database...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of database innovation by leveraging your expertise in distributed systems to design and maintain cutting-edge software solutions that enhance performance, scalabi...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$119K - $139K *

Develop robust data solutions and pipelines using Azure technologies, ensuring data quality and governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions, enhancin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $139K *

Champion the development of innovative data solutions, leveraging Azure pipelines to create robust data assets. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective technical...

North Liberty, IARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.