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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$110K - $150K *

Lead the hands-on transformation of an enterprise data platform, ensuring compliance and correctness throughout the data workflow from ingestion to consumption, while mentoring junior engineers and su...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Pioneer software development initiatives to modernize business-critical applications, enhance performance, and ensure seamless system integrations, driving operational excellence within hybrid environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $225K *

Play a key role in leading multi-team engineering initiatives for mission-critical satellite ground systems. You will combine technical expertise and agile principles to develop system architectures a...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Manage SQL databases in a secure production environment. Lead a team to ensure optimal performance and high availability of databases, while mentoring junior staff and implementing best security pract...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead product enhancements by managing development lifecycle, defining roadmaps, ensuring functionality, and collaborating with users to initiate feature requests while coding and strategizing to meet...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Build and optimize scalable data infrastructure for an innovative AI platform. Lead end-to-end ownership of data pipelines and storage solutions, ensuring reliability and performance to support intell...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $191K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering high-performance, reliable systems for managing relational databases. Collaborate across technology domains to enhance architectural capabilities and ensure da...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $147K *

Transform your career with this dynamic role developing full-stack solutions. Collaborate with a talented team to drive technical strategy and scale systems that empower publishers. Your expertise wil...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $214K *

Join our team to enhance dataflow efficiency and support system integration. You will manage Elastic clusters, create visualizations, and troubleshoot NiFi dataflows while working with large data volu...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Help us transform data into valuable insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization. Collaborate and drive initiatives to enhance data accessibility and usability while design...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $205K *

Optimize platform performance by managing, troubleshooting, and enhancing Redis, Kvrocks, Trino, and Spark systems, ensuring high availability and operational resilience for critical applications whil...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development of applications bridging factory floor and manufacturing systems. Collaborate with engineers, design solutions, and support software across the full lifecycle in an industrial au...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower our engineering team to modernize enterprise applications, leveraging AI and cloud-native solutions while driving innovation through collaboration, mentorship, and best practices across divers...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by designing and developing innovative financial applications, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance customer solutions and troubleshoot complex issues in a dynamic environ...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Optimize backend data infrastructure to enhance analytics and customer experience. Collaborate across teams to design, build, and maintain scalable databases, cloud architecture, and APIs that drive i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive reliability engineering excellence, architect scalable platforms, and lead incident responses to ensure seamless user experiences across our AI-driven services while mentoring engineers to foste...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and optimizing scalable data solutions for Capital Markets, enhancing the quality and integrity of datasets in support of business intelligence and AI-driven...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $270K *

Elevate the FDE organization by leading technical strategy and ensuring operational excellence across multiple teams. Champion high-stakes projects while mentoring emerging engineers to drive innovati...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of production issues, root-cause escalated incidents, and enhance app reliability for a diverse array of retail management tools. Collaborate with global teams to ensure seamless perfor...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform advanced hardware support for AI compute platforms, working with teams to ensure reliability and performance. Lead troubleshooting and validation efforts, collaborate on system improvements...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Drive high-quality Salesforce solutions by developing applications and ensuring robust configurations, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining high coding standards to optimize performance and user ex...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by designing and maintaining scalable data solutions on Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize architectures and support analytics through high-quality data pi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform enterprise data management by building AI-enabled, scalable data platforms. Lead the design and implementation of data pipelines and governance, ensuring reliable insights and compliance acr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate AI applications by designing and building interface services and agentic systems. This role requires end-to-end ownership of AI products, combining engineering expertise with client collaborat...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance enterprise-scale analytics and data-driven solutions by designing, building, and optimizing cloud-based data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.