Database Architect Jobs

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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Overview

Open roles35+
Top stateTexas
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type57% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Capgemini
Kinetica Database Architect
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Capgemini
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Kinetica Database Architect
Capgemini
Irving, Texas
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Data Science
Database Administration (DBA)
$105k - $115k
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sr. Staff Database Architect
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Added 2w ago
Sr. Staff Database Architect
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Morrisville, North Carolina
Data Engineering
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Database Administration (DBA)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Csg Systems Inc. D/B/A Csg
Sr Database Architect - DB2
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Csg Systems Inc. D/B/A Csg
Added 3w ago
Sr Database Architect - DB2
Csg Systems Inc. D/B/A Csg
Remote
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Engineering
Remote (US)
Associate's

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Innovetive Petcare
Database Architect
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Innovetive Petcare
Added 3w ago
Database Architect
Innovetive Petcare
Austin, Texas
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Data Science
Data Analytics
$130k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)
None
1,001-5,000

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Gallagher
Database Architect/Engineer
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Gallagher
Added 1mo ago
Database Architect/Engineer
Gallagher
Orlando, Florida
Data Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Database Administration (DBA)
$68k - $132k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Database Architect Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
    Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)3
  • Implify
    Implify2
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services1
  • Amtex Systems
    Amtex Systems1
  • Arrow Electronics
    Arrow Electronics1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software22
  • Consulting & Professional Services7
  • Insurance2
  • Medical Devices2
  • Animal Care & Pet Services1

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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