Senior Database Engineer Jobs at Ladders

Seek top-tier opportunities in the field of database technology with Senior Database Engineer jobs on Ladders. These careers focus on design, implementation, and management of company databases, playing a pivotal role in the functionality of their IT infrastructure.

Who is a Senior Database Engineer?

A Senior Database Engineer is an IT professional in charge of all the technical aspects of a company's database management. Their responsibilities include designing efficient database systems, troubleshooting, and ensuring data security.

Why Choose a Career as a Senior Database Engineer?

With the growing dependence on data, careers in database engineering have never been more relevant. As a Senior Database Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of crucial IT operations, often in high-demand industries offering lucrative salary possibilities.

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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in elevating client database performance through proactive tuning, architecture guidance, and strong relationship management. Act as a trusted advisor while optimizing cloud-native sol...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Manage and optimize cloud-native databases while advising clients on performance, availability, and strategy. Cultivate strong relationships and lead service delivery as a trusted technical advisor, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Lead and optimize critical database solutions in PostgreSQL and Oracle. Manage implementation, performance tuning, and maintenance while collaborating across teams to support business needs and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $200K *

Transform complex data architectures for vital mission-driven projects, ensuring high system performance and availability while migrating legacy data to modernized environments, contributing to pivota...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Empower business innovation by architecting and automating robust database platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance data provisioning, security, and performance, ensuring scalable solutions that...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Shape the future by optimizing database performance to ensure reliability and efficiency across mission-critical applications. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvements and implement bes...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $197K *

Lead the drive in enhancing PostgreSQL as a fully managed service. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage with customers to optimize database performance, and apply your expertise to shape pr...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion data innovation by architecting secure, optimized data pipelines and solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance reporting accuracy and deliver robust business intelligence initiatives tha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive data excellence by architecting and optimizing scalable data pipelines, ensuring seamless integration and data integrity across complex systems to support strategic business objectives and repor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$243K - $295K *

Reimagine database architecture by driving innovative solutions that enhance scalability, performance, and reliability in a high-impact environment. Collaborate across teams to mentor engineers and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful data engineering initiatives to enhance data availability and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor talents, and innovate new solutions that empower business units a...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $135K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Engineer, leading data architecture solutions that power AI and ML applications, ensuring high standards for data quality and orchestration across diverse environm...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize database systems for mission-critical projects, ensuring performance, security, and data integrity while collaborating with technical teams to support system integration and user needs...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic Reliability team as a Senior Database Engineer, enhancing database performance and reliability. Collaborate across engineering to optimize distributed databases, ensuring high availabil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $253K *

Transform your career by designing and maintaining a robust data platform that processes large-scale legal and financial document data. Collaborate across teams to build scalable backend services and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$136K - $253K *

Transform the landscape of legal and financial data by designing and maintaining robust data platforms. Enhance data processing and infrastructure, ensuring scalability, compliance, and efficiency in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $231K *

Deliver your expertise to expand and secure global network infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance while mentoring engineers and collaborating cross-functionally. Drive automation and man...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore opportunities to enhance critical post-trade processing applications by designing and developing scalable database solutions in a fast-paced, Agile environment while driving modernization init...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $250K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable database systems that enhance AI workloads, optimize performance, and ensure stability across cloud platforms while contributing to open-source and engaging deepl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Deliver exceptional database administration across multi-cloud environments, focusing on PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MySQL. Collaborate on cloud modernization and improve operational excellence while ensu...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Innovate database architectures and streamline processes in Azure for robust healthcare applications. Collaborate with dynamic teams to enhance performance, drive automation, and tackle complex databa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower data-driven insights by architecting robust data platforms, overseeing ingestion and transformation across diverse customers, and mentoring a growing team while ensuring data integrity and per...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by designing and optimizing scalable MongoDB database architectures. Lead the implementation of best practices for data governance, performance tuning, and cloud deployment across...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$49K - $290K *

Empower your career with a Senior Database Developer role focused on AWS. Design and manage scalable data systems, collaborate with teams for data-driven applications, and optimize data processes in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join the team to support and deliver critical financial crime solutions globally, utilizing your database development expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement high-quality tech...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need for a Senior Database Engineer job?question toggle

    Most Senior Database Engineer jobs require a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field and extensive experience in database design, management, and troubleshooting. Certifications like Microsoft SQL Server (MCSE) or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) are often preferred.

  • What is the average salary for a Senior Database Engineer?question toggle

    The average salary can vary widely depending on the region and industry, but typically a Senior Database Engineer can expect to earn a salary well above $100,000 annually.

  • What skills are in demand for Senior Database Engineers?question toggle

    Skills in demand include proficiency in SQL, understanding of database structure and theory, capability to create and manage big data infrastructure, and a grasp of backup and recovery processes.