Database architect

Database architect

Database architects design, review and develop databases for organisations.

Also known as

Database engineer, database analyst, information architect, database developer, developer programmer, database consultant, system engineer

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings
  • Usually work in offices
  • Need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

  • Design electronic databases
  • Organise and manage data
  • Build information system models
  • Create modelling and simulation programs
  • Develop database specifications
  • Measure database performance
  • Write technical documents
  • Train others to use databases
  • Research new data technology

Salary information

$70K-$207K
LowerMost commonUpper
$70K$87K-$160K$207K

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