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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$115K - $129K *

Innovate at the forefront of cloud-based analytics! Join a global team as you engineer scalable database solutions with Apache Cassandra, enhancing performance while collaborating across disciplines t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and reliability to power AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accessibilit...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $141K *

Deliver innovative system solutions by designing complex integrations and leading project teams. Leverage technical expertise and strategic thinking to enhance business operations while mentoring juni...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $141K *

Develop comprehensive solutions by addressing complex technical challenges and collaborating across multiple phases. Lead and mentor teams while ensuring adherence to SDLC standards and enhancing syst...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $141K *

Champion innovative system solutions by leveraging deep technical expertise and providing design leadership across multiple projects to meet complex business needs while mentoring less experienced IT...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Collaborate to enhance our Sanction Screening tool, resolving complex issues through analysis and testing. Engage with users globally, supporting business solutions and implementations while supervisi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Optimize regulatory reporting processes while ensuring operational resilience and data quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, mentor talent, and enhance system reliabili...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $183K *

Elevate your career as a Database Administrator, ensuring optimal performance and security of enterprise data systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain integrity and availability of...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the assessment and integration of complex applications, enhancing technical solutions and mentoring junior staff while fostering collaboration with various stakeholders and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Elevate database management and operations by ensuring optimal performance, security, and integrity of enterprise databases while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive reliability across...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower projects as a Senior Systems Engineer, leading end-to-end systems engineering efforts, collaborating with teams, and engaging stakeholders to drive mission success while ensuring thorough docu...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Innovate in the analysis and design of complex information systems, supporting multiple locations within a fast-paced, evolving mission environment. Drive effective solutions to enhance operational ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Engineer scalable databases for a dynamic IVR and contact center platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, optimize performance, and enhance system stability while de...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $207K *

Shape database excellence by designing, optimizing, and managing data across AWS MySQL, Azure TSQL, and Databricks AnsiSQL environments while collaborating with technical teams to ensure data integrit...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Transform database operations by leveraging your Oracle expertise while ensuring optimal performance, stability, and efficient management of SQL queries to aid application teams in achieving operation...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $105K *

Deliver high-quality database administration for Db2 and IMS systems, ensuring availability and integrity for critical applications. Collaborate on infrastructure projects, optimize performance, and c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $105K *

Elevate your career by driving database administration excellence, supporting key applications through Db2 for z/OS and IMS on vital infrastructure projects, and collaborating with a team dedicated to...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $105K *

Join our dynamic team to provide expert database administration support for Db2 and IMS on z/OS. Drive high-quality database services, optimize performance, and tackle cutting-edge infrastructure proj...

North York, ONIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $215K *

Lead the development of AWS infrastructure and CI/CD processes, ensuring high availability, security, and observability for a wildfire detection platform. Collaborate across teams to optimize deployme...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $138K *

Unlock potential by contributing to the evolution of advanced Strategic Fire Control Systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance submarine fire control subsystems, integrating innovati...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in systems engineering by applying your expertise across the full life cycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and produce essential documentation while fostering r...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Lead technical delivery of high-performance kdb+ solutions. Design robust architectures and collaborate with stakeholders while mentoring developers. Drive innovation and ensure systems handle vast am...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

$68K - $96K *

Drive database solutions to enhance operational efficiency through metrics analysis and business reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop tools and processes that support strategic decision...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $110K *

Drive stakeholder engagement and requirements analysis to enhance Agile workflow management and support mission-critical projects in a dynamic software development environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.