Database Architects
A Database Architect builds integrated data systems for a company or organization. Creates structures needed for different types of information processed, integrates structures into a system that is reliable and secure, sets system standards, and provides help with troubleshooting and access to data.
About this Career
Average Salary
£51,498New workers start at around £31,016. Normal pay is £51,498 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £88,408
Annual Openings
183Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Works closely with clients to implement new systems.
- Researches, analyses, evaluates and monitors network infrastructure and performance.
- Examines existing business models and flows of data and designs functional specifications and test plans for new systems in order to meet clients’ needs.
- Provides advice and assistance in the procurement, provision, delivery, installation, maintenance and use of IT systems and their environments.
- Communicates the impact of emerging technologies to clients and advises upon the potential introduction of such technology.
- Undertakes feasibility studies for major IT developments incorporating costs and benefits, and presents proposals to clients.
- Liaises with internal/external clients to analyse business procedure, clarify clients’ requirements and to define the scope of existing software, hardware and network provision.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Active Learning | 77% |
| Reading Comprehension | 77% |
| Monitoring | 76% |
| Critical Thinking | 75% |
| Active Listening | 71% |
| Learning Strategies | 68% |
| Writing | 66% |
| Mathematics | 62% |
| Speaking | 59% |
| Science | 34% |