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Database Architect jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, retail, and enterprise technology, from mid-level to principal and staff engineer, with specializations in cloud data platforms, data warehousing, and relational database design. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Architect design and implement robust scalable and high-performance database solutions using Kinetica
- Develop and maintain complex SQL queries and User-Defined Functions (UDFs) to support application requirements
- Perform advanced performance tuning and optimization of Kinetica queries and data structures to ensure real-time processing capabilities
- Utilize native Kinetica APIs and develop custom Python User-Defined Functions (UDFs) to implement complex business logic and data processing pipelines
- Serve as the subject matter expert on Kinetica's native features including geospatial analysis, graph analytics, GSQL, and time-series functions. Drive the adoption and implementation of these features to solve complex business problems
- Design and manage data models and schemas. Implement and oversee efficient data ingestion pipelines into the Kinetica database
- Work closely with data scientists, application developers, and business analysts to understand their data needs and provide effective database solutions
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8 years of experience in database development with at least 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Kinetica DB
- In-depth knowledge of Kinetica's in-memory GPU-accelerated architecture
- Proven expertise in performance tuning and optimization within the Kinetica environment
- Extensive experience with Kinetica's native features including:
- User-Defined Functions (UDFs) in Python
- Time-series data handling
- Proficiency in Kinetica administration, monitoring, and security management
- Expert-level SQL skills
COMPENSATION
- The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 105,000 - 115,000
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
BENEFITS
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
DISCLAIMERS
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion, and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities, and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market-leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in database architect jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one major RDBMS such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
- Experience designing and implementing cloud data platforms on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Familiarity with data modeling tools and methodologies including ERD and dimensional modeling
- Knowledge of database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization
- Relevant certifications such as Oracle Database Administrator or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator preferred
Tips for Your Database Architect Job Search
Tailor your resume to the stack
Hiring managers scan for specific platforms before reading anything else. List your database technologies in a dedicated skills section and mirror the exact names from the job posting, whether that's Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server, or Redshift.
Document architecture decisions you owned
Generic resume bullets about maintaining databases won't differentiate you. Describe the schema designs, migration strategies, or replication topologies you led, and include the scale of data involved so reviewers can assess scope quickly.
Filter openings by deployment model
Database architect roles split between on-premises, cloud-native, and hybrid environments. Narrow your search to postings that match your strongest environment so you're not competing for roles where your experience is only partial.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists database architect openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a design whiteboard answer
Most database architect interviews include a live design exercise. Practice walking through normalization decisions, indexing strategies, and trade-offs between consistency and performance out loud, so your reasoning is clear without prompting from the interviewer.
Negotiate beyond base compensation
Database architect offers often include certification reimbursement, cloud credits, or on-call premiums that vary widely by employer. Ask about these specifics during negotiation rather than after signing, since they're rarely listed in the initial offer letter.
Database Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most database architects?
The companies hiring the most database architects right now include Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Implify, and Amazon Web Services, with the largest share of openings in Texas, North Carolina, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in financial services, healthcare systems, and large enterprise technology firms.
How many database architect jobs are remote?
About 43% of database architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible senior technical roles. Cloud-focused positions, particularly those involving Snowflake, Redshift, or Azure Synapse, tend to carry the highest share of remote arrangements compared to roles requiring on-premises infrastructure management.
How do you become a database architect?
Start by building a strong foundation as a database administrator or developer so you understand performance tuning, backup strategies, and schema design from the ground up. Progress into roles where you're designing data models and advising on architecture decisions rather than only maintaining existing systems. Earning a cloud platform certification and contributing to a migration or replatforming project is one of the most direct paths to an architect title.
Can you get hired as a database architect without direct architecture experience?
Yes, but you'll need to reframe your existing work to show architectural thinking. Candidates who have led schema redesigns, evaluated database platforms, or documented data flows for their team have a realistic path to entry-level architect roles. Targeting companies undergoing cloud migrations often opens doors, since those projects require architects and are frequently willing to hire candidates who've been close to the work without holding the title.
What does the database architect interview process look like?
Most database architect interviews run three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a technical phone interview focused on SQL, indexing, and data modeling concepts. The next stage typically includes a take-home design exercise or a live whiteboard session where you're asked to design a schema or outline a migration strategy. Final rounds usually involve a panel discussion with engineering and data leadership where you walk through past architecture decisions and trade-offs.
Where can I find and apply to database architect jobs?
You can find and apply to database architect jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience with specific platforms, industries, or deployment environments, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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