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 *

Partner with us to design and maintain cutting-edge data architectures. This role requires collaboration across teams, advanced data engineering skills, and the ability to drive data solutions that en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in innovating data systems and applications for taxonomy and attributes, focusing on LLM-based extraction, orchestration, and internal user experiences while ensuring quality, observab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Help us improve engineering efficiency by building tools and robust systems that enhance productivity, safety, and reliability in production software operations. Collaborate with teams to create a sea...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to empower mission-critical Oracle database solutions. Leverage your advanced SQL and PL/SQL skills to troubleshoot and optimize enterprise applications while ensuring high-perform...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $175K *

Innovate solutions in healthcare by building impactful full-stack applications. Collaborate cross-functionally to understand problems and deliver user-focused tools, embodying ownership from conceptio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $152K *

Build and deliver robust web applications for financial services, leveraging your expertise in full lifecycle software development while collaborating with distributed teams to achieve quality results...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data management through innovative architecture, leading the design of APIs and schemas for high-performance telemetry correlation at enterprise scale...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize our data systems to enhance trading operations, ensuring high-quality, actionable data through hands-on engineering and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Join us to develop robust da...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $240K *

Join us to design and operate resilient cloud infrastructure for large-scale data platforms. Focus on enhancing reliability and performance through automation, observability, and best practices in Sit...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform on-premises technology with your DevOps expertise. Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of innovative solutions in a collaborative team, addressing complex deployment ch...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of a new Data Platform team by architecting data organization and access across tools like Snowflake, Fivetran, and Airflow. Ensure data governance and performance while shaping stand...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $132K *

Elevate our data solutions by designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the evolution of analytics capabilities and deliver acti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $240K *

Play a key role in enhancing the reliability of financial platforms. Collaborate with global teams to automate operations, improve observability, and drive continuous enhancements in cloud-native envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K *

Optimize data processes by enhancing data platforms, developing pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support analytics and innovation in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $235K *

Develop robust ML infrastructure to streamline production workflows and enhance performance. Lead design, orchestration, and reliability while collaborating closely with engineering and ML teams to ad...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $235K *

Transform production infrastructure at a leading energy platform, optimizing compute for ML workloads, enhancing developer tools, and driving reliability in mission-critical systems...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $169K *

Redefine data strategies to enhance product capabilities while leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality datasets. Drive initiatives to optimize data accuracy and availability for custome...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $155K *

Shape innovative web solutions by leading enterprise application design and development, ensuring security and accessibility while collaborating with diverse teams for the U.S. Department of Education...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $208K *

Drive your career with innovative infrastructure solutions that enhance scalability and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate processes, troubleshoot issues, and set strateg...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the customer experience by leading the technical design of our platform, collaborating with engineers to implement scalable solutions, and ensuring high system availability while aligning with...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Champion the future of healthcare by building scalable backend infrastructure to support AI-driven consultations. You'll engineer reliable systems that manage extensive data securely, driving innovati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Develop expertise as a Sybase ASE DBA, managing database environments, performance tuning, and replication strategies. Collaborate with teams to ensure system reliability and security while supporting...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by managing Azure-based cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with software teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure environments that drive innovative sof...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $195K *

Help us shape the future of our platform by ensuring scalable, reliable cloud infrastructure while mentoring engineers and guiding architectural decisions to boost engineering productivity and system...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in technical excellence by independently managing complex DDC implementations, mentoring junior engineers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in mission-critical data cente...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.