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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$79K - $209K *

Shape the future of scalable software solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Lead feature development and optimize systems while ensuring reliability, performance, and security in cloud...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Transform your career by designing and optimizing scalable, resilient distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust features and ensure high availability while implementing advanced se...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Drive engineering excellence by designing robust infrastructure systems, enhancing operational efficiency, and mentoring teams. Collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality software solution...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Champion the evolution of cloud computing by leading design and development of robust operability solutions that enhance reliability and performance. Collaborate with innovative engineers to optimize...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement complex cloud-native features on AWS. Play a key role in enhancing code quality, mentoring peers, and optimizing production services while using cutting-edg...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Join the team to develop and enhance OCI's Virtual Machine infrastructure. Drive innovation in virtualization technologies, ensuring high reliability, security, and performance in a collaborative, agi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $209K *

Drive innovation in high-performance GPU architecture for AI/ML/HPC workloads, enabling scalable distributed systems. Collaborate within a dynamic team to design, develop, and optimize solutions that...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Transform your career by designing and optimizing scalable distributed systems, ensuring resiliency and operability while collaborating with teams to enhance data processing and system reliability...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $184K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by architecting DevSecOps environments for scalable, secure infrastructure. Collaborate across teams, manage advanced CI/CD pipelines, and enhance software security while ensuring...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by managing diverse Azure environments, advocating for technical solutions, and leading strategic initiatives within the intelligence community, ensuring system health and meeting ope...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$151K - $185K *

Champion the development of innovative technical solutions, influencing strategic business outcomes through effective architectural design and deployment while fostering a culture of continuous improv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $185K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $128K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $275K *

Shape the future of healthcare data by leading the buildout of a robust data platform, ensuring reliable infrastructure and governance for AI-driven applications, while transforming how the organizati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Elevate your career as you optimize and modernize vital database environments, ensuring performance and reliability for critical health care applications. Collaborate on innovative AI-driven solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $235K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $230K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.