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 the design and development of software for automated storage systems, collaborating across teams to enhance performance and security. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure seaml...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower the development and enhancement of avionics software systems, engaging in the full software lifecycle from analysis to certification. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-qua...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $135K *

Drive innovation by developing scalable Java microservices and optimizing cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and lead modernization efforts in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in capital markets by analyzing and optimizing Calypso solutions. Leverage your expertise to bridge business needs and technology, enhancing trade lifecycle proce...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform data center operations by providing senior-level technical support, enhancing infrastructure, and ensuring service continuity. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance metrics and lead...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$69K - $116K *

Join a team that's driving data solutions to enhance analytics capabilities. You'll engineer and maintain back-end systems while ensuring data quality. This role demands innovative thinking in the ins...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in performance engineering by designing strategies, building automated tests, and collaborating with teams to enhance product reliability and scalability, ensuring a seamless customer...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform client needs into innovative solutions as a Senior Solutions Architect. Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to design, implement, and present tailored IT services, ensuring alignment w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by guiding technical evaluations, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance for critical Navy electronic attack systems, directly influencing pr...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to design and maintain scalable data systems that enhance analytics, AI, and operational workflows. Play a pivotal role in ensuring data integrity and optimizing cloud-native engineeri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$102K - $163K *

Accelerate your career by leading innovative technical solution designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Guide junior architects, uphold architectural principles, and ensure alignment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $163K *

Join a team that's committed to advancing technology solutions and driving architectural innovations. Your expertise will shape critical systems while fostering collaboration and inspiring junior arch...

Providence, RIRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $155K *

Empower your career by joining an agile team to drive data transformation. Utilize modern AWS tools and practices to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure security, while collaboratin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engage in a dynamic role leading complex implementations across diverse products in the Print Vertical. Collaborate with clients to ensure seamless onboarding and training, driving adoption and maximi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development of innovative web solutions by designing and implementing scalable components, leading junior engineers, and collaborating in an Agile environment to meet project goals a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $163K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of database management by architecting and administering diverse database environments, ensuring optimal performance and security for mission-critical application...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $163K *

Transform database environments by leading architecture and administration efforts across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance and performance for mission-critical applications in a dynamic, remote...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$51K - $132K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Support Engineer, driving resolution of complex product-data issues. Collaborate globally to enhance operational efficiency and ensure seamless hardware onboarding in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$51K - $132K *

Transform operational efficiency by investigating and resolving complex product-data issues. Collaborate with global teams to enhance data quality and drive systemic improvements in a fast-paced, 24/7...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $195K *

Unlock potential by developing mission-ready analytic tools and dataflows. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to enhance discovery operations through innovative software solutions and advanced te...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $195K *

Advance your career by developing innovative analytic solutions that enhance discovery operations. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimize data flows...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$185K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional high-end residential projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll oversee project lifecycles, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and effective...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$119K - $149K *

Champion scalable solutions by collaborating with leadership and teams to align enterprise architecture with business goals, ensuring optimal design and integration across complex software projects...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $149K *

Lead the development of scalable solutions by collaborating with technology and business leaders. Drive enterprise architecture initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while providing tec...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Support seamless integration of applications by leveraging your technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Collaborate with teams to enhance client satisfaction through timely project delive...

3 weeks 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 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.