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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$140K - $177K *

Join us to design and automate secure cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing research and software development. Collaborate with teams to optimize infrastructure, streamline workflows, and supp...

5 days ago

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

$90K - $105K *

Elevate your career as a Business Analyst, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure program requirements are met, documentation is precise, and communications are clear. Your attention to detail and...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $180K *

Drive the future of financial data integration by translating complex needs into actionable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences through innovative digita...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Innovate contract administration by managing complex agreements, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across teams to enhance client satisfaction and drive financial success. Gain valuable experienc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of enterprise IT systems by leading architectural design and integration efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure, and resilient technology solution...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$107K - $115K *

Empower operational excellence by designing and enhancing Oracle APEX applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize systems and drive performance improvements in a dynamic steel m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the digital landscape by leading the design and implementation of innovative application architectures that enhance operational efficiency and align with strategic goals in a dynamic, collab...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Optimize software development by leveraging Java, C#, Python, and AWS. Collaborate in Agile teams to enhance applications, implement serverless architectures, and drive performance improvements while...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $182K *

Elevate your career by architecting global Application Delivery solutions for large enterprises. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize services, ensuring strategic alignment and op...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $137K *

Lead the charge in Systems Administration, overseeing team priorities and infrastructure projects while aligning capabilities with business needs to drive continuous improvement in both on-premises an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$107K - $227K *

Lead the enterprise data architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, secure, and AI-ready data platforms. Manage a team of data professionals while collaborating with stakeholders to align solutions wit...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with us as you collaborate with investment teams to deliver technology solutions across the investment lifecycle, translating business needs into actionable requirements and enhancing...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with investment professionals to deliver technology solutions across the investment lifecycle. Engage in requirements gathering, functional specifications, and testing to ensure alignment...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that bridges investment and technology. Collaborate with investment professionals to deliver innovative solutions across the investment lifecycle, enhancing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $170K *

Support our dynamic IT team by architecting and leading enterprise storage solutions. Drive innovations in hybrid cloud infrastructures while mentoring fellow professionals and ensuring optimal servic...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage IT systems support and administration for High Performance Computing environments. Engage in troubleshooting, monitoring, and optimizing multi-vendor servers and clusters while providing Tier 1...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower our integration landscape by designing and evolving systems that enhance automation and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless data movement and support our AI strategy as we...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing client integrations by managing projects, overseeing onboarding activities, and delivering tailored solutions that enhance operational readiness and client satisfaction f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the dynamic world of Microsoft Dynamics 365 as you optimize processes, develop custom applications, and ensure system reliability. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and drive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming data operations in the Property & Casualty insurance sector. Leverage your expertise in Oracle PL/SQL, Databricks, and reporting tools to enhance data accuracy and syst...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $205K *

Drive financial excellence by overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing reporting accuracy. Lead a team to implement controls, manage budgets, and foster strategic relations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the expansion and maintenance of Oracle E-Business Suite solutions, enhancing inventory systems and cloud integration through agile development and collaboration with cross-functional teams to e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform payroll processes as an SAP Developer, leveraging ABAP and CPI expertise to optimize integrations and support a dynamic team in a critical program phase. Drive innovation and efficiency in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $190K *

Engage in the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure, optimizing solutions for high-profile clients. Drive innovation in datacenter technologies, collaborating with partners to enhance performa...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI infrastructure by driving innovative solutions and optimizing performance for enterprise-scale applications. Collaborate with partners to develop cutting-edge architectures that...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.