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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$80K - $95K *

Engage in innovative software development as you create, maintain, and enhance SAP applications. Collaborate with teams to analyze and resolve issues, ensuring high-quality solutions that drive effici...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $175K *

Innovate scalable engineering solutions by leading enterprise architecture modernization, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving cloud-native transformations using Java, AWS, and micro...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the strategic direction of IT operations, ensuring efficient technology systems and support across the organization. Lead a team to enhance performance, security, and compliance while managing v...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as an IT Manager, driving IT operations and projects to enhance system stability and innovation. Collaborate with executives and partners to support digital transformation in a fas...

4 days ago

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

$90K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as a Salesforce Administrator, enhancing platform capabilities and user support in a collaborative environment. Drive operational efficiency and improve data quality while managi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $225K *

Unlock potential by supporting hands-on delivery of data center infrastructure, managing hardware installations, and ensuring optimal performance of enterprise systems in a dynamic environment...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $120K *

Optimize business processes by collaborating with stakeholders to gather, document, and validate healthcare requirements, while supporting agile development and enhancing user experience through effec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate your career by leading the architecture and modernization of applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cloud adoption and establish technical standards while ensuring app...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $121K *

Shape the future of enterprise systems by leading B2B solutions, enhancing user experiences, and driving operational efficiency through collaboration with stakeholders and technology teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive Agile transformation by coaching teams in Scrum principles, facilitating ceremonies, and removing obstacles. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance productivity and ensure alignment with organ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of our cloud platform's reliability by applying software engineering principles. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance, automate operations, and ensure high availability...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career as you bridge business and technology, analyzing investment product lifecycles and ensuring seamless operations. Collaborate with leaders and engineers to enhance systems and data...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Champion infrastructure excellence by leading technical operations, mentoring teams, and ensuring optimal performance across on-premises and cloud environments. Drive improvements in service quality a...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining data integrity and accuracy in engineering processes for vessel construction. Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless configuration management and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing storage solutions and enhancing system performance. Leverage your extensive experience to manage backup systems and ensure data integrity while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to a dynamic team as a Senior Storage Administrator, managing backup systems and ensuring optimal performance. Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot, configure solutions, and enhance stor...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K *

Lead the management and optimization of the Workday Finance System, ensuring data integrity and efficiency across functional areas. Collaborate with HR and stakeholders to enhance system performance a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $265K *

Lead the design and implementation of a secure, scalable data platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data architecture and governance strategies while advising senior leadership...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $190K *

Elevate automated data workflows by managing and improving high-impact economic data processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and reliability in delivering cr...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$93K - $125K *

Explore your potential as a Software Architect, designing and enhancing build systems and delivery platforms. Collaborate with teams to implement CI/CD practices and ensure high-quality software deliv...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K *

Unlock potential by delivering insightful financial analysis and operational support. Collaborate across business units to drive informed decision-making, enhance performance, and manage risks through...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $194K *

Engage with strategic customers to design and deploy Oracle Cloud solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive cloud adoption, ensuring successful implementations and customer success through tailored...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $194K *

Pioneer innovative Oracle Cloud architectures by collaborating with customers and teams to solve complex business challenges. Drive cloud adoption through tailored solutions, ensuring successful deplo...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $279K *

Join a team that drives enterprise architecture strategy, collaborating with senior leaders to enhance technology delivery and operational efficiency while aligning with industry standards and future...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by maintaining multi-user systems, ensuring security, and providing user support. Collaborate with engineers to enhance performance and troubleshoot issues, while implemen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.