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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$201K - $352K *

Elevate your career by leading DevOps practices for a cutting-edge AI platform. Drive the reliability and deployment of systems, collaborating with scientists and engineers to enhance operational effi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by developing scalable, self-healing systems. Collaborate with engineers to enhance reliability and accessibility of telemetry data, ensuring robust performance and seam...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing scalable distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability and performance while implementing advanced security measures and aut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Elevate your career by owning feature delivery and optimizing data paths in systems software. Collaborate with teams to implement networking and storage solutions, ensuring performance and reliability...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team to drive feature delivery, optimize data paths, and enhance networking and storage integration. Collaborate effectively while leveraging AI tools to improve processes and ensure hi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Optimize AI infrastructure by designing scalable GPU systems for high-performance workloads. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance distributed systems and drive innovation in AI technology, e...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Unlock the potential of next-gen network observability by building transformative software that converts telemetry into intelligent insights, enabling self-healing networks and high-performance soluti...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Drive innovation in cloud networking by designing robust C/C++ features for high-performance infrastructure, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring reliability through collaboration with cross-functional...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Lead innovative solutions in cloud networking, designing scalable systems that integrate automation, AI, and real-time analytics to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to improve...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Join a team that's designing and optimizing distributed systems for scalability and resilience. You'll implement advanced testing frameworks, develop automation tools, and enhance operational reliabil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Shape the future of cloud services by architecting scalable, reliable distributed systems. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative database solutions, enhancing existing products, and developing new...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Innovate and enhance cloud solutions by designing and developing distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, reliability, and scalability of Oracle's Cloud Infrastructure, imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Architect innovative software solutions that enhance network operations and drive project success. Collaborate across teams to design, develop, and automate integrating cutting-edge technologies for l...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing GPU infrastructure in cloud operations. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll develop automation tools, ensure high availability, and collaborate across teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Drive the architecture of distributed systems for advanced WAF features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performance services while shaping the long-term vision for a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $130K *

Lead data architecture initiatives by designing scalable data solutions, collaborating across teams, and ensuring alignment with business needs and security standards to enhance our pension administra...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and development of scalable web applications. Drive technical excellence and mentor teams while architecting cloud-based solutions using modern technologies l...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable web applications. Drive technical excellence, mentor teams, and implement best practices in a dynamic environment focused on cloud-ba...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Lead the design and development of scalable web applications, providing technical guidance and mentoring to teams. Drive engineering best practices and architect cloud-based solutions using modern tec...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Engineer scalable web applications and enterprise solutions, providing technical leadership and mentoring teams. Drive best practices in software development, architecture, and cloud technologies whil...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $250K *

Transform client engagement by leading technical sales campaigns, architecting solutions, and fostering relationships. Drive strategy and collaboration with Client Directors to enhance service offerin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build and enhance mission-critical software solutions by designing, implementing, and securing complex features across front-end and back-end layers. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure reliable...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology by designing and enhancing our build and delivery infrastructure. Collaborate with architects and developers to implement best practices...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Engage in the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure, optimizing solutions for high-profile clients. Drive innovation in datacenter technologies, collaborating with partners to enhance performa...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI infrastructure by driving innovative solutions and optimizing performance for enterprise-scale applications. Collaborate with partners to develop cutting-edge architectures that...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.