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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$90K - $130K *

Engineer high-quality testing processes to ensure success in complex software applications. Collaborate with clients and development teams, creating strategic test plans, executing rigorous testing, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Build user interfaces and backend APIs as a full stack engineer. Collaborate with customers, manage the product lifecycle, and contribute to open-source projects with technologies like Go, TypeScript...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $196K *

Champion your career by architecting robust APIs for a cutting-edge music discovery platform. Drive backend engineering efforts, optimize performance, and collaborate with teams to enhance user experi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Elevate your career by architecting and enhancing high-performance Batch and Realtime Streaming platforms that empower innovative machine learning solutions and optimize financial trading systems thro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $240K *

Pioneer operational excellence by leading transformative product strategies and cross-functional initiatives, empowering leaders to drive informed decision-making and enhance productivity within the p...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $235K *

Accelerate progress at building robust security programs in an AI-driven environment. Lead initiatives to integrate security in development and design scalable security architecture, ensuring risk man...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $230K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of healthcare tech by building robust, scalable back-end systems and transformative integrations, driving growth, and enhancing patient care through innovative eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Elevate client success by partnering with credit unions to optimize technology adoption and operational efficiency. Drive value realization through tailored engagement, ensuring the voice of the custo...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Join us to enhance critical backend systems that drive our trading platform. You'll tackle high-throughput data streams and on-chain interactions, improving performance, reliability, and observability...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role impacting future energy systems by leading innovative transmission planning initiatives and collaborating with industry experts. Drive technical insights while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$197K - $313K *

Shape your career by leading the design and development of scalable data ingestion platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative streaming and lakehouse strategies while mento...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $125K *

Lead the charge in driving innovation and quality as a Software Engineer. Collaborate across the full stack to develop, maintain, and deliver high-quality software solutions that transform the insuran...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build robust cloud infrastructure, deploy applications, and enhance operations through automation, collaboration, and cutting-edge technologies, while ensuring effective security and disaster recovery...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in architecting and evolving an advanced Voice AI platform, managing a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, real-time telephony experiences in hospitality, while ensuring operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading our security efforts, shaping policies and programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate security across all technology layers, driving proactive solutions to safeg...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $210K *

Transform your career in a dynamic leadership role, guiding engineering teams to deliver innovative software solutions, champion AI practices, and foster collaboration to drive operational excellence...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-enabled cloud data solutions. Lead strategic client engagements, mentor teams, and drive business success through advanced analytics, fostering trusted relat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead a cross-functional team of engineers to deliver high-quality products. You will be hands-on in development, mentor engineers, and champion AI technologies, ensuring systems are scalable, secure...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $251K *

Lead the charge in developing transformative AI solutions, focusing on Large Language Models and Generative AI to enhance healthcare and enterprise services, while collaborating with diverse teams and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $220K *

Pioneer quality engineering excellence by owning CI/CD systems, mentoring a team, and integrating quality practices across engineering. Drive automation, enhance pipeline processes, and foster a cultu...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining operational excellence through robust cloud-native platform engineering. Your expertise will ensure scalability, security, and high availability while driving automation...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $231K *

Take ownership of automation solutions for customer quoting processes. Utilize API integrations, web scraping, and AI tools to optimize workflows, collaborating with engineers and data scientists to e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for supply chain technologies, driving testing strategies, automation, and collaboration to enhance product quality while managing comprehensive testing activiti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of self-service cloud platforms that enhance development, operational capabilities, and DevOps practices, ensuring secure and scalable infrastructure aligns with bus...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead a high-performing team to ensure the stability and modernization of enterprise systems, overseeing product sourcing and vendor operations while delivering reliable and scalable engineering soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.