Senior Database Engineer Jobs at Ladders

Seek top-tier opportunities in the field of database technology with Senior Database Engineer jobs on Ladders. These careers focus on design, implementation, and management of company databases, playing a pivotal role in the functionality of their IT infrastructure.

Who is a Senior Database Engineer?

A Senior Database Engineer is an IT professional in charge of all the technical aspects of a company's database management. Their responsibilities include designing efficient database systems, troubleshooting, and ensuring data security.

Why Choose a Career as a Senior Database Engineer?

With the growing dependence on data, careers in database engineering have never been more relevant. As a Senior Database Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of crucial IT operations, often in high-demand industries offering lucrative salary possibilities.

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$132K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming the way data powers innovation. As a key member, you'll optimize and manage SQL Server and document databases, ensuring performance, security, and collaboration with so...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the transformation of critical data operations by architecting a reliable, scalable data infrastructure using MongoDB Atlas and cloud-native platforms. Drive modernization efforts, ensuring conti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $168K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on crafting scalable software solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to design impactful APIs and lead innovations that drive efficiency and elevate cus...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion the stability and performance of our database platform, managing deployments, maintenance, and functionality enhancements, while mentoring junior DBAs and providing expertise across teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Advance your career by designing and implementing data architectures that enhance clinical operations. Take ownership of ETL pipelines, data quality, and modeling to support analytics and reporting ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $124K *

Take ownership of performance tuning and optimization initiatives for Oracle databases, collaborating across teams to enhance architecture and improve query efficiencies, driving a modernized data str...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $180K *

Pioneer advanced database solutions and automation for high availability in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and drive innovative database architec...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Optimize and support the design of robust databases for a large-scale IVR and contact center platform, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Drive the evolution of internal platform capabilities, ensuring robust infrastructure and efficient workflows for engineering teams. Collaborate on AWS-centric solutions and modernize systems to enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $125K *

Optimize data pipelines and models across key domains to enhance decision-making. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality data solutions while managing complex projects and ensuring data govern...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing and evolving our MySQL infrastructure, enhancing application performance, and ensuring system reliability while tackling innovative challenges in database ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Build your career with an innovative team driving data systems for analytics and AI. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize data processing while ensuring high data quality and governance standard...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of end-to-end feature development, delivering high-quality, scalable applications using React, TypeScript, Django, and Python while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $195K *

Explore new challenges as you support large-scale infrastructure deployment, validation, and operational reliability, collaborating closely with senior engineers to ensure optimal performance and syst...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $157K *

Build a robust AWS database strategy by leading the migration from SQL Server on EC2 to RDS. Upskill a dedicated team, optimize costs, and ensure compliance for critical healthcare applications servin...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of data architecture and develop reliable ETL pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data systems for analytics and business insights in a dynamic, evolving env...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's building robust data pipelines and analytics solutions for mission-critical Marine Corps logistics systems. Collaborate with experts to enhance data quality, governance, and perform...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $205K *

Accelerate your career with a leading team where you can design and create scalable, high-performance systems and APIs, mentor engineers, and drive impactful innovations in a collaborative environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of sports analytics by building robust data infrastructures and scalable transformation pipelines. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-value data models and empower data-driven d...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $180K *

Accelerate software solutions on the Data Infrastructure team through ownership of projects, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and tackling complex technical challenges while ensuring qual...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Drive innovative data solutions by engineering scalable and robust platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance real-time data reliability and performance across complex environments, ensuring seamles...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate healthcare interoperability by designing and building robust APIs for secure patient data retrieval. Collaborate with a remote team to solve complex challenges and influence architectural deci...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Transform enterprise data initiatives by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines on the Databricks platform, collaborating with technical teams to deliver high-quality AI-driven data solutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Reimagine data solutions as a key contributor, leveraging your expertise in data engineering, Snowflake, and Python to drive impactful results within an agile asset management team. Join a fast-paced...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Optimize platform solutions for complex enterprise challenges, collaborating with a skilled team to drive cloud migrations and DevOps transformations in Azure and AWS environments. Embrace continuous...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need for a Senior Database Engineer job?question toggle

    Most Senior Database Engineer jobs require a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field and extensive experience in database design, management, and troubleshooting. Certifications like Microsoft SQL Server (MCSE) or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) are often preferred.

  • What is the average salary for a Senior Database Engineer?question toggle

    The average salary can vary widely depending on the region and industry, but typically a Senior Database Engineer can expect to earn a salary well above $100,000 annually.

  • What skills are in demand for Senior Database Engineers?question toggle

    Skills in demand include proficiency in SQL, understanding of database structure and theory, capability to create and manage big data infrastructure, and a grasp of backup and recovery processes.