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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$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of business intelligence software development, optimizing ETL pipelines, and enhancing data-driven decision-making across multiple environments while ensuring compliance and security fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of our customers as you deliver seamless onboarding experiences. Collaborate across teams to drive user adoption and maximize ROI quickly. Shape the product roadmap while cultivat...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $125K *

Shape the future of cloud security by collaborating with diverse teams to ensure robust security measures are upheld, monitoring cloud systems, and responding to incidents in a dynamic remote environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $134K *

Tackle complex commercial deal structures and processes, partnering with Sales, Finance, and Legal to optimize revenue operations. Drive scalability and efficiency through technology and improve busin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion database excellence by overseeing administration, troubleshooting, and advanced user support for MariaDB/MySQL. Drive system performance and innovation through effective queries, solutions, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping data solutions for enterprise planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Collaborate cross-functionally to design and maintain SQL/Python pipelines and Power BI dashboards, drivi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $120K *

Drive development excellence by designing and maintaining scalable web applications within an AWS environment. Collaborate in Agile teams, leverage modern technologies, and enhance user experiences th...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage site operations ensuring efficient flow of information, training, and documentation within clinical research trials while collaborating with multiple departments to enhance trial execution and...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Shape the future of data capabilities by managing product strategy, driving technical planning, and enhancing system designs. Collaborate across teams to ensure scalable, secure, and effective solutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Transform the landscape of federal oversight as a Lakehouse Architect. Lead the design and implementation of a modern data platform within government environments, enhancing access and insights for cr...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data integration by designing and implementing scalable solutions across complex enterprise applications, ensuring seamless data movement and transformation while optimizing perfor...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $342K *

Elevate developer productivity and streamline operations as you enhance CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, and Kubernetes practices. Drive innovations in our DevOps ecosystem while collaborating with a high...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building robust and innovative data capabilities. You will design and maintain pipelines, improve data integrity, and collaborate across teams to enhance insights and s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $210K *

Lead transformation efforts in datacenter and cloud app operation, ensuring reliability and scalability. Oversee team development and cloud practices while collaborating with cross-functional engineer...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$266K - $425K *

Advance progress at the forefront of CRM innovation by architecting customizable solutions that enhance user experience, leveraging AI, and scaling product features, while mentoring a large engineerin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and evolving the Agent Orchestration Framework, implementing multi-agent orchestration, and enhancing human-in-the-loop workflows to optimize AI agents across a cloud-nati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in driving the architecture and reliability of our Microsoft 365 ecosystem. As a senior technical authority, you'll innovate solutions across platforms, enhancing security, scalability...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $225K *

Empower engineering teams to drive AI-enhanced software delivery. In this role, you will combine leadership and technical expertise to cultivate high-performance teams, ensuring quality execution and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Tackle complex software implementations, guiding clients through training and best practices to ensure optimal performance and satisfaction with Fortra solutions. Play a key role in delivering and man...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of mission operations by leveraging your systems engineering expertise. Design, integrate, and validate advanced technical infrastructure that meets stringent requirements, ensuring r...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $130K *

Drive enterprise software implementations, ensuring successful client adoption of the Canoe platform. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage resources, and lead a team to deliver projects on time and w...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $260K *

Innovate and drive technical strategy for AI-powered products at scale. Empower teams to build transformative software solutions, oversee complex projects, and deliver exceptional results that reshape...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $184K *

Elevate the driver experience by developing cutting-edge AI-driven backend systems. As the team's first dedicated SWE, you'll shape product direction, ensuring reliability and real-time interaction, w...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving excellence in IT architecture. Lead strategies and elevate business development across multiple domains, enhancing team performance and deal quality while lever...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of business development by leveraging your expertise in IT architecture and solutioning across diverse domains, ensuring successful strategic wins and high-qualit...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.