Job description
Database architects construct, maintain and update enterprise database systems. By establishing its structure and working with administrators and analysts, they set standards, install solutions and integrate new systems with the current framework and modify performance and functionality to improve user experience.
Duties
- Plan, build and update database management systems for enterprise solutions
- Design databases that can support business applications and system scalability
- Construct various database features, including data partitions, index and data transfer mechanisms
- Upgrade database software to improve database performance and security
- Run several tests and trial runs to ensure optimal use and high-standard performance
- Collaborate with design analysts, software architects and system developers
- Brainstorm databases architectural strategies to solve industry demands and corporate needs
- Outline and enforce database development standards
- Identify coding errors and correct mistakes
- Produce archived mechanisms, install queries for applications and write procedural codes
- Extend technical assistance to staff and customers ordering a database system
- Deliver presentations to clients to communicate the diverse array of functions, tools and improvements
- Troubleshoot software issues
Skills and qualities
Job outlook
Projected growth
9%
New jobs
26.6k
Automation risk
22%
Career progression
With experience, you can move on to more senior positions in management or even advance to an executive capacity, such as director of software development or director of enterprise architecture.
Working conditions
Average hours
40h/ week
Typical schedule
Full Time
Standard business hours
Database architects work typical 40-hour schedules in an office environment from Monday to Friday, although there may be times when they need to visit the office outside office hours. While some functions of the job can be done remotely through telecommunications technology, most of the work needs to be done in the office with other employees.
Salary
Bottom 10%
$47k
Median
$90k
Top 10%
$150k
Annual salary estimates are based on percentile wage data collected through the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey of US workers.
Qualifications and training
Education level
Undergraduate
Bachelor's degree in computer science
Study time
4 years
To become a database architect, you will need a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related subject, although many employers increasingly prefer candidates with a master’s degree.
Meanwhile, there are many different certifications you can pursue, which can make you an attractive candidate.
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
