Database Architects

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Database Architects

What they do

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Also Called: Data Architect, Data Engineer, Data Officer, Database Analyst, Database Architect, Database Consultant, Database Developer, Database Programmer, Enterprise Architect, Information Architect, Data Architect, Data Engineer, Data Officer, Database Analyst, Database Architect, Database Consultant, Database Developer, Database Programmer, Enterprise Architect, Information Architect

Job Data & Employment

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$86,240
Starting Salary (2025)
$139,500
Median Salary (2025)
8.7%
Projected Job Growth
67,140
Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements.
Create and enforce database development standards.
Demonstrate database technical functionality, such as performance, security and reliability.
Design database applications, such as interfaces, data transfer mechanisms, global temporary tables, data partitions, and function-based indexes to enable efficient access of the generic database structure.
Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Enterprising
Business based Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Initiative
Persistence
Cooperation
Achievement/Effort

What key skills are needed for this job?

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Systems Analysis
Programming

Expected Knowledge

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Common Activities

Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.
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Considerable Preparation Needed

Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

  • Bachelor's degree 76%
  • Master's degree 14%
  • Post-secondary certificate 5%
  • Post-baccalaureate certificate 5%
Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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