Database Architect Jobs in Texas

Database Architect jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, financial services, energy, and healthcare across a market that hires from early-career data professionals through principal and staff-level architects. The largest hiring metros are Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin, where employers like Dell Technologies, JPMorgan Chase, and ExxonMobil have deep, lasting footprints and ongoing demand for database talent. Cloud database migration, data warehouse design, and multi-cloud architecture are the most consistently requested specialties in Texas listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles8+
Top employerCapgemini
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring6
Work type38% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Capgemini
Kinetica Database Architect
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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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Innovetive Petcare
Database Architect
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Innovetive Petcare
Added 1mo 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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DatamanUSA
Database Architect
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Added 3mo ago
Database Architect
DatamanUSA
Austin, Texas
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Data Science
$70 - $90/hr
Hybrid
None

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Genpact
Sr. Architect - Database Development
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Added 3d ago
Sr. Architect - Database Development
Genpact
Richardson, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
$100k - $125k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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KTek Resourcing
SQL DB Architect
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KTek Resourcing
New 10h ago
SQL DB Architect
KTek Resourcing
Dallas, Texas
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Database Administration (DBA)
On-Site
None

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Database Architect Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
3 jobs
Dallas
1 jobs
Houston
1 jobs
Irving
1 jobs
Plano
1 jobs
Richardson
1 jobs

Database Architect Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Capgemini
    Capgemini1
  • DatamanUSA
    DatamanUSA1
  • Genpact
    Genpact1
  • Implify
    Implify1
  • Innovetive Petcare
    Innovetive Petcare1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software6
  • Animal Care & Pet Services1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1
  • Distribution & Wholesale1

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in database architect jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
  • Proficiency with relational database platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
  • Hands-on experience designing and optimizing cloud databases on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Demonstrated ability to model enterprise data schemas and manage large-scale data warehouses
  • Familiarity with ETL pipelines, data integration tools, and performance tuning methodologies
  • Strong collaboration skills for working with application developers, data engineers, and business analysts

Database Architect Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a database architect in Texas?

Database architecture has no state-issued license in Texas, so the path runs through education and vendor credentials. Most Texas employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems, followed by several years of hands-on database administration or engineering work. Certifications from Microsoft, Oracle, or AWS carry significant weight in Texas hiring, and a portfolio showing data modeling or cloud migration projects on Texas-scale enterprise systems strengthens a candidacy considerably.

How much do database architects make in Texas?

Database architects in Texas earn a median of about $151,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $92,890 for the lowest 10% to over $200,390 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire database architects in Texas?

Employers hiring database architects in Texas right now include Capgemini, DatamanUSA, and Genpact, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's density of energy headquarters in Houston, financial institutions in Dallas, and technology firms in Austin means demand stays consistent across multiple high-data industries rather than concentrating in a single sector.

Which Texas cities have the most database architect jobs?

Austin, Dallas, and Houston account for the largest share of database architect openings in Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth leads because of its concentration of financial services firms, major corporate headquarters, and regional technology campuses, while Houston's energy and medical center employers drive sustained demand, and Austin's growing technology sector adds a strong third market for database talent.

Are there remote database architect jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. Database architecture is primarily a desk-based, analytical discipline that translates well to distributed work. About 63% of database architect openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly Texas employers have adopted flexible arrangements for technical roles. Design work, data modeling, and cloud infrastructure tasks are the functions most commonly offered with full remote flexibility.

How can I get hired as a database architect in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a database administrator or junior data engineer role, which large Texas employers in financial services and healthcare use as a pipeline into architecture work. Companies like Dell Technologies and major Dallas-area banks run associate technology programs that accept candidates with strong academic backgrounds and vendor certifications even without extensive professional experience. Building a project portfolio around data modeling exercises or open-source database work, and earning an entry-level Oracle or AWS certification, gives Texas hiring managers a concrete reason to interview a newer candidate.

Where can I find and apply to database architect jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to database architect jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience and target location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.

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