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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Join a dynamic team to innovate data-driven solutions that optimize production and enhance workflows in US onshore operations. Collaborate with engineers and operators to tackle enterprise-level chall...
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Champion product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful Human Capital solutions. Drive product strategy, manage backlogs, and ensure alignment with stakeholder needs to enha...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
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Join a team that's shaping innovative Human Capital products by translating strategies into actionable requirements. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance organizational...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Champion the future of Human Capital solutions by leading product management efforts, translating strategies into actionable requirements, and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful products...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
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Unlock potential by leading product management initiatives that drive innovation and value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategies into actionable plans, ensuring successful d...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
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Empower teams to deliver impactful Human Capital products by serving as a Product Owner. Collaborate across functions to translate strategies and user feedback into actionable requirements, driving va...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Empower your career by leading product management initiatives that enhance Human Capital offerings. Collaborate across teams to translate strategies into actionable requirements, ensuring delivery of...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Shape and deliver innovative Human Capital products by leading cross-functional teams, translating strategies into actionable requirements, and driving value for clients through effective product mana...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
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Drive product management activities for Human Capital offerings, translating strategy and user feedback into actionable requirements. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhan...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
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Engage in shaping and delivering innovative Human Capital products. As a Senior Consultant, you will drive product strategy, manage backlogs, and collaborate across teams to create impactful solutions...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Drive product innovation by owning the backlog and translating strategy into actionable requirements. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance Human Capital offerings and c...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Champion innovative product solutions by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful Human Capital offerings. Drive product strategy, manage backlogs, and ensure alignment with stakeholder nee...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Champion innovative product management by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful Human Capital solutions. Drive product strategy, prioritize backlogs, and ensure alignment with stakeholde...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Transform product management by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative Human Capital solutions. Drive strategy, prioritize backlogs, and ensure alignment with stakeholder needs to create...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Take ownership of product strategy and delivery in a dynamic team environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user feedback into actionable requirements, ensuring alignment with...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Drive product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful Human Capital solutions. Translate strategies into actionable requirements, manage backlogs, and ensure alignment with s...
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Senior Consultant, Product Manager
$110K - $218K *
Unlock potential by driving product strategy and delivery for Human Capital solutions. Collaborate across teams to translate user needs into actionable requirements, ensuring alignment with business g...
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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.