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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$237K - $264K *

Shape and lead a team of Sales Engineers, driving technical support and customer engagements in pre-sales cycles. Cultivate strong collaborations, ensuring effective adoption of data security solution...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion customer success as a trusted partner in the Canadian social impact sector, driving adoption and growth for K-12, higher education, and nonprofit clients through strategic guidance and data i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$112K - $134K *

Champion customer success by managing a $3M-$7M+ ARR portfolio, collaborating with leading enterprise brands to drive retention, growth, and strategic outcomes through trusted relationships and expert...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Optimize engineering efficiency by leading software projects, enhancing system design, and driving operations in a dynamic environment. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to deliver innovative solu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $180K *

Unlock potential by providing development support and technical evaluations for electric power generation projects. Collaborate on designs, risk assessments, and contract development while leading imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$186K - $223K *

Drive technical leadership and architectural strategy across multiple engineering teams, steering high-impact initiatives to ensure scalable, reliable, and maintainable cloud-based applications with b...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $207K *

Inspire transformative AI solutions by leading engineering teams, delivering cutting-edge products that align with strategic goals. Drive innovation and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform governance by engineering automated, measurable release processes. This role involves designing a maturity-based release framework, embedding controls in CI/CD pipelines, and scaling automat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive impactful lifecycle marketing strategies that enhance customer engagement, retention, and advocacy across the digital marketplace, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize user experiences an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $272K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining complex network and cloud infrastructure solutions. Drive improvements in performance, scalability, and reliability while collaborating with diverse te...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $141K *

Optimize data engineering processes to support DoD operations by designing and managing robust data pipelines, ensuring reliable delivery of analytics solutions and insights through industry-leading t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Optimize veteran healthcare by integrating technology and systems to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams, manage federal projects, and drive performance improvements with a focus...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing an AI-assisted data conversion platform, ensuring seamless schema mapping and data integrity across diverse educational data systems while managing end-to-end delivery an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to implement and support lab integration solutions, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with customer scientific goals while enhancing operational success through...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Champion the design and development of an AI platform, owning its architecture, strategy, and delivery to enhance customer-facing capabilities in financial services. Collaborate cross-functionally to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$388K - $500K+*

Shape the future of internal employee productivity by designing innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-friendly, scalable applications, leveraging AI to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$232K - $325K *

Lead the charge in architecting our iOS application to support 100M+ DAUs. Drive innovation in iOS development practices, mentoring engineers while optimizing performance and scalability to enhance th...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive platform integration and enhance capabilities through systems engineering expertise. Collaborate on future planning and analysis tasks, ensuring robust documentation and integration support whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $149K *

Empower your career as you design and implement complex software solutions, lead development projects, and mentor engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product innovatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of data integration processes and enterprise data warehouses, leveraging your expertise in Informatica IDMC and advanced SQL to develop scalable ETL solutions and ensure data quali...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with diverse projects as a Mechanical Engineer in a consulting role where you'll inspect, analyze, and report on various mechanical systems while collaborating with a dynamic team and traveling...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $173K *

Join an innovative team to develop sophisticated SaaS solutions, enhancing pricing algorithms and optimizing user experiences through collaborative engineering practices and cutting-edge technologies...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $287K *

Unlock potential by owning AI-powered features end-to-end. Collaborate across product, design, and engineering while prioritizing development, quality, and maintenance, effectively troubleshooting and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $245K *

Take ownership of integrating security in CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure cloud operations while empowering engineering teams at speed. Collaborate to fortify security architecture and manage vulnera...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead relationship management for state programs, ensuring utilization targets are met. Monitor performance, drive improvements, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance client success and progra...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.