# Database Architect

Occupation

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A Database Architect designs the overall structure and strategy for an organization's data systems, translating business requirements into scalable, well-organized database designs. They specialize in data modeling, SQL, and database design principles, while also shaping cloud architecture decisions and overseeing ETL/data integration between systems. This senior technical role suits experienced data professionals who think in terms of long-term scalability, governance, and system-wide consistency rather than day-to-day operations.

Top skills: [Cloud Architecture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/cloud-architecture), [Data Modeling](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/data-modeling), [Database Design](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/database-design), [SQL](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/sql)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Database Administrator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/database-administrator)
- Often leads to: [Enterprise Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/enterprise-architect)

## Similar roles

[Big Data Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/big-data-architect), [Business Intelligence Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/business-intelligence-developer), [Cloud Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cloud-architect), [Data Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-architect), [ETL Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/etl-developer), [Senior Data Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-data-engineer), [Solutions Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/solutions-architect), [Systems Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/systems-architect)

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