Database Architects

Does not pass

• Perform system analysis, data analysis or programming, using a variety of computer languages and procedures.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.2% of the role's time · $376M

• Verify the structure, accuracy, or quality of warehouse data.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 4.1% of the role's time · $370M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Develop data warehouse process models, including sourcing, loading, transformation, and extraction.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.0% of the role's time · $359M

• Develop and implement data extraction procedures from other systems, such as administration, billing, or claims.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 3.8% of the role's time · $340M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Develop database architectural strategies at the modeling, design and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.7% of the role's time · $336M

• Implement business rules via stored procedures, middleware, or other technologies.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 3.4% of the role's time · $305M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Develop and document database architectures.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $304M

• Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.3% of the role's time · $298M

• Provide or coordinate troubleshooting support for data warehouses.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.2% of the role's time · $292M

• Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $283M

• Design and implement warehouse database structures.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.1% of the role's time · $275M

• 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.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $269M

• Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $253M

• Develop data model describing data elements and their use, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $231M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Design, implement, or operate comprehensive data warehouse systems to balance optimization of data access with batch loading and resource utilization factors, according to customer requirements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.5% of the role's time · $227M

• Develop data models for applications, metadata tables, views or related database structures.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $203M

• Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $193M

• Review designs, codes, test plans, or documentation to ensure quality.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $190M · waiting on a check

• Create supporting documentation, such as metadata and diagrams of entity relationships, business processes, and process flow.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $187M · waiting on a check

• Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together, such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 2.0% of the role's time · $179M

• Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $178M

• Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $176M

• Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $164M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Create and enforce database development standards.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $160M

• Create or implement metadata processes and frameworks.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $160M

• Document and communicate database schemas, using accepted notations.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $157M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

• Develop or maintain archived procedures, procedural codes, or queries for applications.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $152M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Prepare functional or technical documentation for data warehouses.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $146M · waiting on a check

• Develop or maintain standards, such as organization, structure, or nomenclature, for the design of data warehouse elements, such as data architectures, models, tools, and databases.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $137M

• Select methods, techniques, or criteria for data warehousing evaluative procedures.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $129M

• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $125M

• Set up database clusters, backup, or recovery processes.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 1.0% of the role's time · $91.3M

• Develop load-balancing processes to eliminate down time for backup processes.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 1.0% of the role's time · $88.9M

• Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 0.9% of the role's time · $79.7M

• Train users and answer questions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $62.0M