Senior Database Administrator Jobs

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.

What Senior Database Administrators Do

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Explore Senior DBA Career Opportunities

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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$91K - $209K *

Shape the future of data center operations by managing supplier performance and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and ensure top-notch service delivery in a...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate system performance by managing server maintenance, user accounts, and security protocols. Collaborate with teams to automate tasks and ensure compliance, while providing oversight and document...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$176K - $219K *

Lead the development of innovative full-stack applications, integrating backend services and user interfaces to support critical national security missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and interpret complex data sets to drive business insights, support financial reporting, and enhance decision-making processes. Collaborate with teams to create impactful reports and identify...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$192K - $288K *

Contribute to the development of cutting-edge ML pipelines and AI-driven solutions. Lead the design and scaling of advanced analytics systems, optimizing workflows for thousands of users while ensurin...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of enterprise systems architecture and security. Drive automation, optimize infrastructure, and implement zero-trust principles across complex environments while ensuring compl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enterprise systems architecture and infrastructure modernization. Drive automation, optimize security, and implement zero-trust principles across complex environments while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $190K *

Elevate automated data workflows by managing and improving high-impact economic data processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and reliability in delivering cr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$169K - $279K *

Advance your career by architecting innovative cloud-native solutions that drive business transformation. Lead the design and implementation of scalable architectures, ensuring seamless integration an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$169K - $279K *

Join our team to lead the architectural vision for enterprise technology solutions, driving innovation and transformation through cloud-native strategies, data migration, and scalable architectures th...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $134K *

Support and enhance IT systems in a dynamic environment, providing top-tier assistance to executives and staff. Collaborate with a global team to maintain networks, troubleshoot issues, and ensure sea...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive the optimization and management of Storage solutions. Support enterprise systems and ensure efficient functionality while leading remote technical support and driving incident resolution for enh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the advancement of enterprise storage solutions by delivering expert support and optimization strategies. Focus on improving client service and storage administration efficiencies across diver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Lead the development of innovative real-time event-based systems, empowering teams to create bonus mechanics independently. Collaborate in a dynamic environment using Go, Typescript, React, SQL, and K...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $158K *

Engage as a key Oracle Application DBA supporting a high-profile multi-agency program. Leverage your experience in Oracle E-Business Suite management to ensure optimal performance and uptime, while en...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $105K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by designing and managing Google Cloud resources, ensuring security, and optimizing data services while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet clien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing server operations and lifecycle management. You'll coordinate provisioning, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with vendors to ensure seamless service deli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize collaboration by managing Microsoft 365 solutions, enhancing productivity, and deploying AI tools. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless user experiences while implementing cybersecurity...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud architecture and technical standards. As a Senior Architect, you'll shape the foundational platform for multi-product software, ensuring robust integration and comp...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Principal Core Infrastructure Engineer, driving the design and execution of scalable, distributed systems for Studio in the Cloud. Lead critical features, enhance ope...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture and engineering in a modern Azure Lakehouse environment, integrating diverse enterprise systems to deliver scalable, trusted data solutions that empower...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing a modern Azure-based data platform, integrating diverse enterprise systems. This hands-on role combines architecture and engineering to deliver scalable...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Partner with us to architect scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems. Drive system reliability and performance while optimizing for high-throughput workloads. Mentor peers and ensure operational...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $213K *

Transform integration solutions by designing and developing robust MuleSoft applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery and optimize performance while mentori...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive complex backend initiatives, shape scalable architectures, and mentor engineers. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring system reliability and perfo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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 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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse senior database administrator listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and identify roles aligned with your background and career goals.