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 *

Optimize enterprise infrastructure by leading modernization initiatives, implementing cloud solutions, and ensuring security and efficiency across hybrid environments. Drive technical excellence and m...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading security consulting projects, guiding clients through design and implementation. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions while mentorin...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by leveraging your DevOps expertise to design and optimize scalable solutions, ensuring seamless deployment and integration of modern applicati...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive successful data center construction projects by managing timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure compliance and effective communication thr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing forecasting accuracy through expert analysis of utility data and rate structures. Leverage your experience to mentor others and drive improvements in budgetin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance clinical IT solutions as an Epic Analyst II, providing critical support, training, and implementation for Epic EHR systems. Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $237K *

Drive your career forward by leading the design and implementation of scalable, cloud-native data architectures that support large-scale operational and analytical workloads, while providing technical...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $117K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing independent compliance testing and validations. You'll assess regulatory compliance across various business units, providing expertise and insights to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Analyze compliance controls and execute independent testing to ensure regulatory adherence across business units. Collaborate with teams to identify risks and enhance operational procedures, driving c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Contribute to the development of a robust compliance program by executing independent testing and validations across business units. Collaborate with teams to enhance regulatory compliance and drive i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Join our team to execute independent compliance testing and validations, ensuring regulatory adherence across business units. Leverage your expertise to assess controls, identify improvements, and col...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Unlock potential by leading independent compliance testing and validation efforts across business units. Collaborate with teams to assess regulatory adherence, enhance operational controls, and drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Shape the future of compliance by executing independent testing and validations to ensure regulatory adherence across business units. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational controls and drive c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to lead the design and automation of enterprise observability pipelines, ensuring secure and compliant data movement while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance monitoring an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Oversee critical infrastructure operations to ensure 100% uptime for data centers. Drive process improvements, manage technical implementations, and provide support for customer integrations while mai...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic team in the design and management of innovative software solutions, enhancing operational efficiency through proactive problem-solving and configuration management in a fast-paced envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the successful delivery of complex Oracle enterprise technology initiatives, managing cross-functional projects and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, budget, and qual...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $121K *

Shape the future of enterprise systems by leading B2B solutions, enhancing user experiences, and driving operational efficiency through collaboration with stakeholders and technology teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $107K *

Join our dynamic DevOps team to enhance software development processes, implement CI/CD pipelines, and support critical infrastructure. Collaborate in an Agile environment to drive innovation and impr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $209K *

Analyze and optimize platform services and SDKs, driving improvements in integration frameworks and developer tooling. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, resilience, and documentation, ens...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $209K *

Transform your career by owning platform components and enhancing developer tooling. Collaborate across teams to drive improvements, optimize performance, and ensure customer satisfaction through effe...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $209K *

Elevate your career by driving the development of a cutting-edge Kubernetes platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize software solutions that enhance perform...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $209K *

Innovate AI-driven development tools and workflows, enhancing efficiency for developers. Own components from design to deployment, collaborating with teams to deliver reliable software solutions and i...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $209K *

Champion the evolution of innovative software solutions, enhancing backend services and customer support features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize scalable app...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cloud-native payment solutions by developing robust software applications and data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accessibility and ensure high...

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 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.