Database Architects

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 18 (72%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 7 (28%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 0 (0%)

• Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Develop data models for applications, metadata tables, views or related database structures.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Set up database clusters, backup, or recovery processes.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Create and enforce database development standards.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Develop and document database architectures.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• 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.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Document and communicate database schemas, using accepted notations.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Demonstrate database technical functionality, such as performance, security and reliability.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Develop or maintain archived procedures, procedural codes, or queries for applications.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Develop load-balancing processes to eliminate down time for backup processes.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Identify and correct deviations from database development standards.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Develop data model describing data elements and their use, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.AI can speed this up on its own · Seen in real AI use
• Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together, such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.AI can speed this up on its own · Seen in real AI use
• Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.AI can speed this up on its own
• Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.AI can speed this up on its own · Seen in real AI use
• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions, and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.AI can speed this up on its own · Seen in real AI use
• Develop database architectural strategies at the modeling, design and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Train users and answer questions.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.AI can speed this up with extra software