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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in architecting and delivering cloud-based data solutions, enhancing client experiences and driving operational success through innovative technology and collaborative engineering prac...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $170K *

Lead the charge in full-stack development, collaborating on enterprise modernization with Microservices. Deliver high-quality software, mentor engineers, and ensure best practices for cloud technologi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $133K *

Unlock potential by developing and maintaining advanced analytical solutions in collaboration with actuaries and analytics partners, enhancing claims reserving processes and driving operational sustai...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $133K *

Unlock potential by merging actuarial expertise with data science to develop, validate, and optimize advanced analytical solutions that enhance P&C claims reserving and operational processes in a coll...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $133K *

Shape the future of data science by developing, validating, and implementing predictive models for P&C claims reserving while collaborating with actuaries and BI partners to drive analytical excellenc...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead project execution in enterprise delivery, aligning stakeholders, managing risks, and overseeing robust governance practices. Drive continuous improvement within technology and business environmen...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $155K *

Pioneer software development initiatives to modernize business-critical applications, enhance performance, and ensure seamless system integrations, driving operational excellence within hybrid environ...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring robust information assurance and compliance for Space Systems Command. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive mission success and mentor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $400K *

Optimize GPU compute infrastructure to enhance engineering productivity. Take ownership of cluster operations, ensuring health, availability, and monitoring while collaborating across teams to improve...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $160K *

Unlock your potential while providing IT operations support for Azure environments. Engage in problem-solving, performance monitoring, and cybersecurity compliance, ensuring system reliability and sec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $190K *

Lead Appian development initiatives by modernizing low-code solutions, enhancing contract writing processes, and guiding a team in delivering efficient applications across enterprise environments...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at our innovative web platforms as you lead frontend development, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging experiences that connect fans to...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $168K *

Take ownership of building and scaling a world-class telemetry platform. Your expertise will enable processing billions of vehicle data events, driving innovation in analytics, AI, and product develop...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$129K - $168K *

Transform vehicle data into trusted insights through platform engineering. Take charge of building resilient telemetry pipelines for connected vehicle analytics at global scale, ensuring reliability a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in architecting and managing innovative SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud infrastructures, ensuring seamless deployments and robust governance across global transformation initiatives within a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $150K *

Lead the charge in comprehensive testing for the migration of customer communications platforms, ensuring seamless integration and data integrity with enterprise applications throughout the project li...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and implement automated reliability tests for a core database platform. Collaborate with developers to ensure exceptional performance and stability across varying workloads while proactively ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join as a Director of Software Engineering, leading modernization and strategic development across key product lines while fostering innovation in AI adoption and agile practices. Drive team performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Grow your career by leading training program development and implementation. Leverage your expertise to analyze needs, design curricula, and evaluate effectiveness, ensuring competent and safe job per...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by shaping the future of our engineering practices through AI integration and maintaining high-performance infrastructure. You'll influence software development across teams while enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to building a centralized capacity platform for managing CPU and GPU resources across major cloud providers, ensuring efficient allocation and procurement while driving system reliability a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $355K *

Empower the future as you lead global data center training strategies. Shape operational excellence and safety standards while fostering a culture of continuous learning across teams in mission-critic...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $234K *

Elevate your career by leading teams to build and optimize cutting-edge data platforms, impacting industries worldwide while fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth in a customer-centric envir...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $115K *

Bring your expertise to the Capital Risk Management team, overseeing reporting, stress testing, and compliance with regulatory frameworks to ensure robust capital positions and support cross-functiona...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $250K *

Empower technology operations by leading strategic IT initiatives that ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing technology services. Collaborate with business leaders to drive operational excellen...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.