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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$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward as you lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud platforms, ensuring high availability and security while optimizing data solutions and applying Infrastructure as Co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on automating identity and access management. Collaborate on security and application systems while driving process improvements and responding to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate decision-making by partnering with stakeholders to translate complex business needs into actionable insights and analytical frameworks. Drive impactful marketing analytics and customer insight...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform business insights into actionable analytics by partnering with stakeholders to drive data-informed decisions. Leverage advanced analytical skills to support marketing initiatives and enhance...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $210K *

Accelerate your career by leading technical initiatives for a comprehensive pharmacy workflow solution. Drive software delivery, mentor peers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $210K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in pharmacy technology by leading complex software engineering initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $210K *

Transform your career by leading technical initiatives for a comprehensive pharmacy workflow solution. Drive software delivery, mentor peers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance eng...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $116K *

Unlock potential by designing automation-first solutions that enhance platform reliability and streamline delivery in a hybrid environment, focusing on investment banking and brokerage operations...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us enhance system reliability and performance by automating processes, minimizing manual tasks, and ensuring high availability of critical services through innovative solutions and continuous imp...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform operational excellence by ensuring high availability and performance of critical services. Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with teams to enhance s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving automation and performance in Azure environments, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime. Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability and implement innova...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize system performance and reliability by implementing automation and continuous improvements. Engage in deep technical analysis and collaborate with teams to enhance service uptime and operation...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing system reliability and automation. Collaborate with teams to minimize downtime, optimize performance, and implement innovative solutions that ensure high avai...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine operational excellence by enhancing system reliability and automation. Drive continuous improvements in high-performance Azure environments, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance. You'll drive automation, optimize operations, and ensure high availability of critical services while collaborating with e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance system reliability and performance through automation, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal user experience while driving continuous improvements in a cutting-edge tech...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $160K *

Empower data-driven decisions by leading the migration to Databricks Lakehouse. Design scalable ETL frameworks, optimize data models, and ensure robust governance while mentoring teams in advanced dat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $210K *

Join a dynamic R&D team to drive technical design and architecture for a leading pharmacy workflow solution. Lead complex initiatives, mentor peers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment processes and integrate security controls in a sec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful workforce insights by developing and optimizing Workday reports and dashboards. Collaborate with HR and stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $155K *

Drive process optimization and systems alignment by collaborating with global finance stakeholders to enhance ERP platforms and enterprise finance systems, ensuring accurate reporting and operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career with a dynamic opportunity to develop and integrate advanced ServiceNow solutions, leveraging AI and cloud technologies to enhance business processes and drive innovation in a coll...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving ServiceNow innovation through expert development, customization, and integration of advanced AI functionalities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user exp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a key contributor in financial systems, enhancing Workday Financials and driving process efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions and support cr...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate mobile quality by owning testing for React Native applications. Combine manual and automated testing to ensure seamless user experiences across iOS and Android. Collaborate with engineers to e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.