A database consultant is a skilled computer professional responsible for maintaining computer database management and information systems. In this role, your typical job duties include implementing computer databases, testing changes made to databases, and evaluating requirements for storing management information. The qualifications to have a career as a database consultant include a degree in computer science or a related field. You also need to have some experience providing consulting services for multiple databases along with strong critical thinking skills. Some employers may require you to be certified in their software products or to be knowledgeable about the programming language they use.