Salary Breakdown
Database Architects
Average
$96,540
ANNUAL
$46.41
HOURLY
Entry Level
$48,640
ANNUAL
$23.38
HOURLY
Mid Level
$99,360
ANNUAL
$47.77
HOURLY
Expert Level
$132,460
ANNUAL
$63.68
HOURLY
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Top Expected Tasks
Database Architects
01
Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability.
02
Develop database architectural strategies at the modeling, design and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements.
03
Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements.
04
Develop data models for applications, metadata tables, views or related database structures.
05
Set up database clusters, backup, or recovery processes.
06
Create and enforce database development standards.
07
Develop and document database architectures.
08
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.
09
Document and communicate database schemas, using accepted notations.
10
Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Database Architects
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
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