Discover senior database administrator jobs with organizations seeking experienced professionals to manage, secure, and optimize critical data systems. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles across enterprise IT, financial services, healthcare, technology, and other data-driven industries.
Senior database administrators oversee the availability, performance, and security of an organization’s databases. They may design database environments, manage installations and upgrades, monitor systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and establish backup and recovery processes. In senior positions, they often set standards, guide database strategy, and mentor administrators and engineering teams.
Employers commonly seek substantial database administration experience and expertise with platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL. Familiarity with cloud database services, data modeling, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, access controls, and scripting can also be valuable. Clear communication and the ability to coordinate with application, infrastructure, security, and business teams are important in senior roles.
Senior database administrator openings vary by employer and technology environment. Some roles focus on cloud migration and platform architecture, while others emphasize operational reliability, compliance, or large-scale performance optimization. Browse senior DBA opportunities on Ladders to find positions that fit your experience, technical strengths, and career goals.
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$87K - $153K *
Transform systems operations by leading infrastructure management and enhancing efficiency through technical processes while ensuring optimal application availability and effective vendor collaboratio...
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Reimagine client engagement by managing Charles River IMS systems, ensuring seamless operations and expert support. Collaborate with teams to deliver top-tier service, enhance performance, and drive c...
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$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, reliability, and cost efficiency while mentorin...
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Senior Specialist, Production Services Infrastructure Support Analyst
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of our IT infrastructure by leading initiatives, implementing solutions, and ensuring optimal performance of systems. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to protect critical asse...
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$121K - $208K *
Transform operational efficiencies by designing and deploying high-performance integration solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experiences and ensure data integrity across multi-t...
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$121K - $208K *
Drive innovation by designing and deploying integration solutions that enhance user experiences and operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical compatibility while optimi...
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$108K - $130K *
Lead the design and implementation of scalable architecture solutions that support complex projects. Ensure quality and compliance through architecture standards while collaborating with project teams...
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Senior Software Engineer, Market Data
$110K - $130K *
Empower the future of market data solutions by enhancing Java services, SQL workflows, and vendor integrations. Drive modernization efforts while ensuring data integrity and reliability across complex...
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$135K - $160K *
Transform data landscapes by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Azure services, Python, and Spark. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions that...
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Software Developers in Test Senior Associate
$100K - $120K *
Drive quality assurance excellence by developing and implementing robust automated testing solutions. Collaborate with developers to ensure applications meet enterprise standards, enhancing overall sy...
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$110K - $130K *
Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure, focusing on Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production services, ensuring high availabil...
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Senior Data Analyst / Data Engineer
$110K - $186K *
Innovate data solutions by designing and optimizing scalable pipelines and reporting tools. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance analytics capabilities and drive strategic decision-making across t...
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Senior Principal Business Solutions Consultant
$140K - $170K *
Shape the future of insurance technology by leveraging your expertise to guide Life, Annuity & Health insurers in modernizing operations and enhancing customer experiences through innovative solutions...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing network security through expert management of PaloAlto firewall infrastructure. You'll ensure performance, security, and availability while providing critica...
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Senior Systems Engineer/Product Owner
$150K - $175K *
Unlock potential by leading an Agile team to transform complex system requirements into actionable features, ensuring successful delivery of cloud-based solutions for mission-critical aviation operati...
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Senior Systems Engineer/Product Owner
$150K - $180K *
Transform safety-critical systems by leading Agile teams to modernize and enhance real-time solutions. Engage stakeholders, prioritize backlogs, and ensure compliance while driving innovation through...
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Senior Business Intelligence and Reporting Analyst
$81K - $115K *
Transform data into actionable insights by producing specialized reports and dashboards. Lead initiatives that enhance business decision-making and customer engagement while ensuring data integrity an...
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Senior Business Intelligence and Reporting Analyst
$81K - $115K *
Advance business insights by producing specialized reporting packages and dashboards. Lead initiatives to enhance data visualization and analysis, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fos...
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Expert Data Manager - TSMO Technology Program
$77K - $84K *
Engage in maximizing transportation data assets by connecting traffic operations, IT, and TSMO program management. Lead data governance, establish quality metrics, and promote compliance with standard...
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Principal Data Platform Software Engineer (Database Operations)
$240K - $420K *
Engineer robust database solutions at scale, driving technical direction and best practices. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational resilience and performance, while leading initiatives in cl...
3 weeks ago
Principal Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer
$131K - $205K *
Champion the design and engineering of enterprise IT infrastructure, leading virtualization and containerization initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Drive...
1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Elevate the design and development of a robust replication engine for large-scale data systems, focusing on high-performance, secure, and resilient asynchronous replication capabilities to ensure reli...
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Technical Staff, Data Center Architect
$150K - $180K *
Architect innovative datacenter solutions, optimizing AI infrastructure and performance. Collaborate with high-profile clients to enhance power and thermal management, driving advancements in liquid c...
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Technical Staff, Data Center Architect
$160K - $190K *
Champion innovation in large-scale AI infrastructure by optimizing solutions for high-profile customers. Drive architecture from server to data center, focusing on power efficiency and advanced coolin...
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Customer Success Systems Administrator
$75K - $110K *
Elevate customer success by optimizing workflows and driving engagement through Gainsight. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and automate processes, ensuring scalable success programs t...
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What does a senior database administrator do?
A senior database administrator manages and improves database systems, including their performance, availability, security, backup, and recovery. Senior DBAs may also shape database architecture, lead technical projects, and mentor colleagues.
What qualifications are common for senior database administrator jobs?
Employers typically look for extensive database administration experience, knowledge of one or more database platforms, and skills in performance tuning, backup and recovery, security, and high availability. Cloud database experience and scripting skills may also be useful.
Which database platforms should a senior DBA know?
Requirements depend on the employer. Common platforms include Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, along with cloud services such as Amazon RDS, Azure SQL, and Google Cloud databases.
Do senior database administrator jobs pay $100,000 or more?
Many senior DBA roles meet or exceed $100,000, though compensation varies based on location, experience, industry, platform expertise, and the scope of the position. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.
Where can I find senior database administrator jobs?
Browse senior database administrator listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and identify roles aligned with your background and career goals.