High-Paying Senior Database Administrator Jobs

Find the best high-paying Senior Database Administrator jobs on Ladders! Our platform offers the opportunity to join the ranks of seasoned professionals in the field, handling critical data operations for top companies. Take the next step in your career today.

Responsibilities of a Senior Database Administrator

As a Senior Database Administrator, you'll be tasked with managing and organizing enterprise databases, ensuring their performance, security, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise. You'll often create and implement database security protocols to protect vital company information.

Skills Required

Typically, skills in SQL, database architecture, data security, and performance tuning are crucial for these roles. Strong understanding of backup procedures, disaster recovery plans, and knowledge in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure would also be highly beneficial.

Advancement Opportunities

There are plenty of room for growth in the database domain, with positions such as Database Architect, Data Manager, and Chief Data Officer awaiting successful Senior Database Administrators.

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$100K - $120K *

Elevate sales performance by driving growth in new account acquisition within a defined territory. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic value delivery and achieve revenue targets th...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the strategic direction of high-value client accounts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving growth through trusted partnerships and effective team leadership...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential as you design and implement ServiceNow solutions that elevate IT operations and asset management. Collaborate with diverse teams to adapt and innovate across multiple client platforms...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Inspire innovation by developing and implementing ServiceNow solutions that enhance IT operations, collaborate with diverse teams, and ensure seamless integration while thriving in a dynamic remote en...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $190K *

Lead strategic partner integrations and deliver tailored solutions while fostering collaborative relationships to ensure successful onboarding and implementation of our Banking as a Service platform...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer experiences by designing, integrating, and optimizing innovative automation solutions. Collaborate with diverse clients to deliver technical excellence and enhance service delivery...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$64K - $147K *

Collaborate with stakeholders to document and analyze business requirements, ensuring effective communication between clients and technical teams throughout the project life cycle. Drive innovative so...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Design scalable, high-performance solutions in a dynamic team, guiding junior engineers while collaborating across functions using Agile methodologies to address complex challenges in healthcare techn...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower our data migration efforts by designing robust ETL processes that ensure seamless transitions from legacy systems to innovative healthcare solutions, collaborating across teams to maintain dat...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $157K *

Lead the charge in enhancing digital presence and customer engagement. Drive technical delivery for software upgrades while managing project teams, resolving issues, and ensuring cross-functional coor...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $179K *

Drive innovation in healthcare by optimizing CI/CD pipelines and automating workflows with a focus on both legacy and cloud platforms. Join a collaborative team committed to enhancing the delivery of...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $220K *

Engage with stakeholders to build impactful healthcare tools as a Senior Software Engineer. Collaborate across teams, leveraging your expertise in full-stack engineering and AI to drive meaningful out...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join the team in shaping AI-powered solutions that transform data into scalable infrastructure. As a key contributor, you'll drive initiatives across multiple projects and help ensure reliable, respon...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at teams by coaching Agile principles and practices to enhance delivery flow, collaboration, and outcomes. Own complex Agile initiatives while mentoring and facilitating learning a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $171K *

Engage with our Debt Capital Markets team to analyze, underwrite, and monitor a diverse buy-side debt portfolio, presenting insights and solutions to drive lending decisions and foster strong client r...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $300K *

Drive the design and implementation of innovative contact center solutions, ensuring integration and efficiency. Lead strategic initiatives while providing technical expertise and mentorship to enhanc...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance technical excellence in naval ship design by providing critical support across all phases of ship acquisition. Leverage your vast engineering expertise to conduct thorough analyses, manage del...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$290K - $320K *

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Drive analytics initiatives that connect Paid Media performance to full-funnel outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design measurement frameworks, optimize data models, and provide act...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $163K *

Pioneer cloud infrastructure excellence as you collaborate closely with software engineers and DevOps teams. Drive automation, enhance system resilience, and support cutting-edge technologies while en...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $96K *

Join a team that empowers data-driven decision-making through actionable insights. Collaborate with business units to formulate reporting requirements, build intuitive dashboards, and enhance data acc...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by leading a global Technical Account Management team to enhance customer success, optimize platform usage, and ensure measurable value delivery through strategic partnerships an...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of enterprise Linux and Unix operations, leading a team to deliver and modernize infrastructure services across various platforms while ensuring performance, security, and client sati...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer implementations and optimize data pipelines while tackling complex technical challenges. Thrive in dynamic environments, utilize AI tools, and effectively communicate solutions to e...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Inspire the future of AI-native software delivery by defining technical standards, connecting core capabilities, and influencing engineering and security teams to adopt innovative solutions that resha...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Database Administrator do?question toggle

    A Senior Database Administrator manages and maintains an organization's database systems, includes planning and development of the database, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

  • What skills are needed for a Senior Database Administrator job?question toggle

    Skills in SQL, database architecture, data security, performance tuning, backup procedures, and knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure are typically required.

  • What are the career opportunities for a Senior Database Administrator?question toggle

    Senior Database Administrators can advance to positions like Database Architect, Data Manager, and Chief Data Officer.