Will AI replace Database Architects?
Estimated risk score: 76 out of 100
High replacement risk
Estimate from published task research, not reviewed by a person · how we estimate
Within about 19 points for 4 in 5 of the jobs we checked (57 to 95).
Data Engineer? We score that job by hand: 56/100
For the occupation as a whole, from ratings of its 25 O*NET tasks published in 2023 and calibrated to our hand scores. A specialty inside it can sit higher or lower.
O*NET-SOC 15-1243.00 · Computer and Mathematical
Tasks rated in 2023 as ones AI could do or speed up
Tasks a GPT-4-class model could do, or do in half the time or less: 18 of its 25 rated tasks; the first 6 are shown. In O*NET’s words.
- 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.
- Develop and document database architectures.
- Develop data models for applications, metadata tables, views or related database structures.
- Develop load-balancing processes to eliminate down time for backup processes.
- Develop or maintain archived procedures, procedural codes, or queries for applications.
- Document and communicate database schemas, using accepted notations.
Tasks rated in 2023 as not sped up by AI
Tasks such a model was rated as not speeding up or taking over: 0 of its 25 rated tasks. In O*NET’s words.
None of its rated tasks.
What the job is
Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.
Also called: Data Officer, Database Modeler, Server Developer, Database Designer, Big Data Architect, Database Consultant, Data Privacy Officer, Information Engineer.
Scored by hand
We score Data Engineer (56) by hand: a related job, so the numbers can differ.
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