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 *

Shape the future of customer relationships by leveraging deep insights to drive growth, enhance product adoption, and ensure success for a portfolio of complex accounts, while leading strategic initia...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $192K *

Lead the design and support for a scalable Drupal 11 platform in a cloud-native AWS environment, driving modernization and integration efforts across a React-based application ecosystem while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive engineering excellence in subsurface utility mapping by leveraging expertise and collaboration to enhance project outcomes while ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $200K *

Champion innovation in subsurface utility engineering while guiding complex infrastructure projects to success through expert decision-making and client collaboration, ensuring quality deliverables th...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$196K - $330K *

Lead a talented team of frontend engineers to innovate and enhance AI-driven user experiences across web and mobile platforms. Shape the evolution of agentic AI through collaboration and cross-team sy...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$194K - $204K *

Innovate in people analytics by leveraging data to drive equitable decisions. Contribute to high-visibility projects that shape company-wide metrics and empower HR leaders with actionable insights inf...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$161K - $170K *

Unlock potential by shaping enterprise-wide people analytics initiatives, driving actionable insights, leading high-stakes projects, and partnering with leaders to enhance data-driven HR decision-maki...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$153K - $229K *

Transform backend systems in a dynamic environment, enhancing ad delivery for Unity's global platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize infrastructure and ensure high performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$153K - $229K *

Elevate backend capabilities by designing robust ad delivery systems that seamlessly scale in a high-traffic environment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while collaborating with diverse...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$77K - $150K *

Unlock potential by coordinating project scoping and pricing with cross-functional teams. Support sales efforts by managing profitability and ensuring compliance while delivering impactful solutions a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $150K *

Support cross-functional teams in pricing strategy and project scope, ensuring profitability and process adherence. Collaborate closely with Sales, Legal, and Product Management while managing high-st...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $173K *

Empower enterprise clients by leveraging your pre-sales expertise to drive transformative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders and deliver impactful product demonstrations, ensuring alignment betw...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $156K *

Champion innovation in AI/ML engineering by designing and deploying high-performance systems that enhance clinical outcomes. Lead the development of compliant, enterprise-grade platforms while mentori...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Manage and optimize Oracle and SQL databases in hybrid cloud settings. Play a key role in performance tuning, backup strategies, and migration initiatives while ensuring secure data operations and hig...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $212K *

Unlock potential by leading ASIC/FPGA design and development initiatives, leveraging extensive experience in engineering processes to enhance innovation and efficiency within multi-disciplinary teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Drive customer success by fostering relationships, delivering impactful training, and maximizing platform adoption for key clients, ensuring they achieve measurable outcomes and expand their value ove...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $145K *

Transform global cloud networking by architecting scalable, secure solutions. Lead cross-functional teams to design and implement next-gen networking services while enhancing production systems and fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $174K *

Innovate cloud infrastructure and developer tooling, enhancing reliability and observability while collaborating with teams to enable efficient service delivery and improve the overall developer exper...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead the development of AI solutions by translating technical requirements into scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready solutions while ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $234K *

Elevate cloud security by designing innovative controls to protect against modern threats, enhance compliance, and strengthen resilience. Collaborate with teams to secure multi-cloud environments and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Lead the charge in defining data architecture and strategies that drive innovation, enhance technology solutions, and support complex IT transformations in partnership with stakeholders, ensuring opti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $121K *

Join a team that's innovating healthcare solutions by designing scalable and maintainable software systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance applications and backend services, levera...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate data engineering capabilities by transforming raw data into AI-ready datasets utilizing Snowflake and dbt. Collaborate across teams to develop semantic models and ensure high-quality, explaina...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing infrastructure reliability through innovative DevOps practices. You'll drive incident management, deploy strategic improvements, and collaborate with engineer...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $192K *

Invent user experiences that redefine comfort in homes by owning product design from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, data-driven solutions that enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.