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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$77K - $125K *

Optimize data pipelines and models across key domains to enhance decision-making. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality data solutions while managing complex projects and ensuring data govern...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of critical databases by leading strategic enhancements and ensuring optimal performance. Drive tech upgrades, maintain security, and foster communication between teams to meet high ser...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of cloud-based medical analysis software, driving automation and scalability. Utilize DevOps best practices to optimize infrastructure and enhance software deployment processes wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Lead design and development of innovative database systems, focusing on large-scale infrastructure and ensuring optimal performance while collaborating with teams for effective solutions and enhanceme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the creation and support of robust database infrastructure, ensuring seamless production operations across multiple Fidelity business units. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and en...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing and evolving our MySQL infrastructure, enhancing application performance, and ensuring system reliability while tackling innovative challenges in database ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Optimize and enhance our data architecture by migrating a legacy data warehouse to a modern cloud-based environment, using advanced tools and agile methodologies for seamless data integration and acce...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deploy scalable AI solutions, optimizing data systems and ensuring high performance while collaborating within an Agile environment to enhance decision-making and pro...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Shape the future of data engineering: design and build cloud-based data platforms while leading a team to deliver scalable data solutions and enhance data reliability across enterprise initiatives...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing Azure cloud-native data solutions, focusing on data integration and governance while guiding a team of engineers to enhance performance and operational effi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Transform data integration and pipeline development using Snowflake and Azure. Drive data quality and reliability through automation, monitoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enabl...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Drive innovation by designing and building scalable data platforms that empower analytics and AI solutions. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data assets, ensurin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower data-driven decisions by designing scalable pipelines and products, enabling analytics and AI, while leading data quality initiatives and mentoring junior engineers to enhance team capabilitie...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join us to lead the design and implementation of innovative data solutions, automating scalable data pipelines for analytics and machine learning, while mentoring a high-performing engineering team an...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Build your career with an innovative team driving data systems for analytics and AI. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize data processing while ensuring high data quality and governance standard...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Contribute to secure database administration and optimization for LMS and enterprise applications, ensuring performance, compliance, and support for the U.S. Coast Guard operations through effective t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Shape the future of data architecture by leading innovative strategies that ensure high performance, scalability, and integration across enterprise data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Architect the next generation of data products by leading data pipeline initiatives, ensuring top-tier performance and quality in product delivery while collaborating across teams to innovate and enha...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Optimize our People Analytics platform as a Senior Analytics Engineer, defining architecture, building data pipelines, and ensuring AI-readiness in a modern GCP environment to drive strategic HR insig...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $195K *

Explore new challenges as you support large-scale infrastructure deployment, validation, and operational reliability, collaborating closely with senior engineers to ensure optimal performance and syst...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $157K *

Build a robust AWS database strategy by leading the migration from SQL Server on EC2 to RDS. Upskill a dedicated team, optimize costs, and ensure compliance for critical healthcare applications servin...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of data architecture and develop reliable ETL pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data systems for analytics and business insights in a dynamic, evolving env...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading data engineering initiatives that enhance analytics and modernization metrics, partnering with stakeholders to design and execute enterprise-grade solutions that enab...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $155K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative cloud-based data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data processing and ensure integrity, while mentoring junior engineers to enh...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $190K *

Shape the future of data workflows by designing and implementing scalable systems that enhance consistency and reliability across teams, enabling efficient data pipeline integration within a unified e...

Today

  •   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.