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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$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a key role in enhancing enterprise data integration and warehouse operations, using powerful tools to ensure reliable data flows and optimal performance across systems while supp...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $98K *

Join a dynamic team to serve as a Senior Financial Analyst, providing insights through financial analysis and supporting budgeting/forecasting efforts while ensuring financial accuracy and collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team to build and deliver innovative software solutions. Lead architecture decisions, ensure code quality, and enhance production health while cultivating team gr...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Architect resilient distributed systems for a transformative AI SaaS platform, driving innovation with a hands-on approach in a dynamic team focused on performance and scalability while navigating com...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive adoption and maximize ROI by managing enterprise customer accounts, leading deployments and training. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure seamless integration, provide exceptional service...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $195K *

Drive innovative solutions in software engineering, focusing on complex systems and algorithm development while collaborating with a skilled team to enhance critical business operations and tackle cha...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$243K - $318K *

Transform AI innovation by partnering with clients, developing AI/ML solutions, and leading engineering efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance business outcomes and mentor teams, all withi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $158K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing SAP Data Services workflows to enhance DoD transportation operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative data solutions that emp...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $182K *

Transform customer needs into innovative tech solutions through fullstack development. Collaborate with clients, manage deployments, and contribute to core product improvements while advocating for us...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $182K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing secure Azure Virtual Desktop environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability and performance, delivering top-quality solut...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career as you lead the design and implementation of innovative automation platforms, driving self-service capabilities and enhancing developer experiences across various cloud environment...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead strategic initiatives by building executive relationships in hyperscale data centers. Drive business growth through early project identification and market intelligence, collaborating across team...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $114K *

Create actionable insights for global customers by analyzing supply issues and operational data. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experience and resolve challenges, ensuring seamless conti...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $156K *

Unlock potential by analyzing and managing complex portfolios, delivering insights and recommendations to enhance decision-making. Drive portfolio efficiency through strategic oversight, risk manageme...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Drive excellence in automated test frameworks, ensuring compliance and quality of regulated software through innovative Playwright-driven solutions and collaboration across teams...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $133K *

Champion service excellence by executing on-site technical tasks, enhancing customer relations, and driving operational improvements to ensure satisfaction in critical power equipment servicing and su...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $111K *

Unlock potential by leading equity and financial reconciliation efforts, ensuring accurate data migration and reporting while collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring junior team members to deliv...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $111K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and reconcile equity compensation data across platforms. Drive accurate financial reporting, mentor junior staff, and ensure seamless migration while collaborating with c...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Serve as a key reliability consultant, bridging diagnostics and operations to enhance customer asset performance, uptime, and maintenance effectiveness through actionable insights and tailored reliabi...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $187K *

Collaborate with defense health experts to design a scalable data orchestration layer for military healthcare, integrating diverse systems to enhance access to critical health data. Your role ensures...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $179K *

Drive the transformation of quality assurance by engineering innovative automation frameworks and integrating AI to enhance software delivery, ensuring robust testing practices within a fast-paced, Ag...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive business analysis by gathering requirements, documenting processes, and validating Salesforce solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency through effective stakeholder...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $368K *

Transform your career by designing scalable NoSQL databases and optimizing cloud-native systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance high-performance solutions for mission-critical oper...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $148K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing global equity programs, ensuring accurate administration, compliance, and employee education. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous impr...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Tackle exciting challenges as you design and operate cloud infrastructure, optimize AI-driven platforms, and collaborate with engineers to implement scalable production solutions on Azure and Oracle C...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.