A Database Systems Architecture Developer designs, develops, and maintains the architecture of a database system. They determine the best database structure to support business needs, implement new databases, and improve existing ones for better performance and scalability. They ensure the database system is secure, recoverable, and prevents data loss. They also create data models, establish policies for data management, and develop strategies for disaster recovery. They work closely with other developers, software engineers, and data analysts to integrate and optimize the database system within the larger software infrastructure. They often need to troubleshoot and solve complex database issues.