Explore Database Administrator Jobs

Database administrators (DBAs) help organizations keep critical data systems secure, available, and performing well. Browse vetted Database Administrator opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Whether your expertise is in cloud platforms, enterprise databases, or data infrastructure, find positions that match your experience and career goals.

What Database Administrators Do

DBAs design, configure, monitor, and maintain database environments. Common responsibilities include managing access controls, protecting data, planning backups and recovery, optimizing queries, troubleshooting performance issues, and supporting database migrations. Many roles also partner with application, security, analytics, and infrastructure teams to ensure data is reliable and accessible.

Common Database Administrator Job Titles

Relevant roles may include Senior Database Administrator, SQL Server DBA, Oracle Database Administrator, PostgreSQL DBA, Cloud Database Administrator, Database Engineer, and Database Manager. Titles and responsibilities vary by employer, technology stack, and the scale of the systems being supported.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for hands-on experience with database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL, along with strong SQL, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security skills. Familiarity with cloud services, automation, scripting, high availability, disaster recovery, and compliance can also be valuable. Requirements depend on the position and organization.

Find Your Next DBA Opportunity

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional Database Administrator jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for salary, responsibilities, required technologies, and location or remote-work details, then focus your search on roles that align with your strengths and ambitions.

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$152K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing data governance practices, ensuring effective implementation and adoption of frameworks that enhance data quality, accessibility, and accountability across th...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Manage the development and administration of Microsoft Business Central, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system functionality, optimize processes, and ensure seamless integration...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by managing critical systems operations, enhancing infrastructure, and driving automation in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure high availability an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $201K *

Architect cloud-based data solutions and drive enterprise data strategy. Leverage advanced analytics and modern data architectures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance in healthcare data m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $108K *

Unlock potential by analyzing payment data to drive business insights, support reconciliation, and enhance reporting initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and tra...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Empower organizational success by leading the architecture and integration of a robust Master Data Management platform, ensuring data quality and governance to support diverse enterprise initiatives a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance clinical IT solutions as an Epic Analyst II, providing critical support, training, and implementation for Epic EHR systems. Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows and...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by optimizing mainframe capacity and performance. Analyze data trends, forecast demands, and ensure resource utilization aligns with business needs while preventing system overload...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $151K *

Lead the charge in optimizing system performance and operational excellence for Medicaid services. Drive IT service management maturity, ensure compliance, and foster cross-functional collaboration to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $124K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of a robust data foundation for a new platform, transforming legacy systems into a governed, reliable source of broker and distributor data. Collaborate wit...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate enterprise data management by leading a high-impact MDM practice, blending technical expertise with strategic vision. Drive data governance, mentor teams, and ensure alignment with business ob...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$69K - $98K *

Unlock potential by managing cash flows and funding requirements for trading operations. Collaborate with global teams to enhance client service, mitigate risks, and drive process improvements in a dy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $98K *

Optimize corporate lending operations by managing high-value accounts, ensuring timely execution of trades, and fostering strong client relationships. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance service...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $165K *

Drive the evolution of our enterprise MDM practice by blending technical expertise with strategic leadership. Lead a team to establish data governance, enhance data quality, and ensure alignment with...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Advance a university-wide data governance program, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure data integrity, quality, and appropriate use across various administrative domains. Lead initiatives, provi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Data Analyst, driving impactful Medicaid data transformations. Be the technical architect that ensures high-quality datasets facilitate health equity initiatives and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Support enterprise infrastructure platforms to enhance business applications and digital services. Drive system stability, performance, and automation for operational continuity and platform reliabili...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to administering and governing enterprise Microsoft Power Platform environments, ensuring security, performance, and operational continuity across cloud and on-premise inf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Champion the administration of enterprise Microsoft Power Platform, ensuring optimal performance, security, and governance. Drive automation and operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of enterprise Microsoft Power Platform governance, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance. Drive automation and operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-fun...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of enterprise infrastructure by managing Microsoft Power Platform environments. Drive operational efficiency and ensure platform reliability through automation, monitoring, and collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of enterprise infrastructure by managing Microsoft Power Platform environments, ensuring security, performance, and operational continuity while driving automation and efficiency acro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$74K - $101K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Database Administrator do?question toggle

    A Database Administrator manages and maintains database systems, helping ensure data is secure, available, recoverable, and performant. Duties may include access management, backups, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Database Administrator jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek database platform experience, SQL skills, and knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance tuning. Some roles also value cloud, scripting, automation, and high-availability experience.

  • Which technologies should Database Administrators know?question toggle

    Common technologies include SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. Depending on the role, employers may also seek experience with cloud database services, scripting tools, monitoring platforms, and infrastructure automation.

  • Are Database Administrator jobs available that pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including Database Administrator roles. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, specialization, and employer.

  • What is the difference between a Database Administrator and a Database Engineer?question toggle

    The responsibilities can overlap. Database Administrators often focus on operating, securing, and optimizing database environments, while Database Engineers may emphasize designing and building data infrastructure and database solutions. Exact duties depend on the employer.