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

£29,257

New workers start at around £20,354. Normal pay is £29,257 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £45,474

Annual Openings

114

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Acts as a liaison between users, outside suppliers, and other technical teams.
  • Performs server backup and recovery operations and restarts systems following outages.
  • Identifies problems, agrees remedial action and undertakes emergency maintenance if required.
  • Analyses systems and makes recommendations to improve performance.
  • Schedules and performs system maintenance tasks, such as loading user applications, programs and data.
  • Configures and sets up new server systems.
  • Administers, monitors and supports internal/external networks, servers, email and security systems.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Reading Comprehension 54%
Critical Thinking 49%
Active Learning 48%
Writing 46%
Speaking 46%
Monitoring 46%
Active Listening 45%
Learning Strategies 41%
Mathematics 32%
Science 0%

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