Explore Senior Oracle DBA Jobs

Senior Oracle Database Administrators keep critical enterprise data secure, available, and performing reliably. Browse vetted senior Oracle DBA opportunities on Ladders, where professional roles pay $100,000 or more. Find positions that match your experience with Oracle platforms, large-scale environments, and complex database operations.

What Senior Oracle DBAs Do

Senior Oracle DBAs design, administer, and optimize database environments that support essential business applications. Responsibilities may include managing installations and upgrades, tuning queries and workloads, planning backups and recovery, monitoring availability, applying security controls, and resolving complex production incidents. Many senior roles also guide database architecture, establish operational standards, and mentor other administrators.

Skills and Experience Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek deep experience with Oracle Database, SQL and PL/SQL, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and database security. Familiarity with technologies such as Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, GoldenGate, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure may be valuable, depending on the environment. Communication, troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills are also important when partnering with engineering, infrastructure, security, and business teams.

Career Opportunities and Work Environments

Senior Oracle DBAs work across industries that depend on secure, reliable data systems, including finance, healthcare, technology, government, and telecommunications. Opportunities may focus on production operations, database engineering, cloud adoption, platform modernization, or technical leadership. Some roles support hybrid or multi-cloud environments, while others concentrate on established on-premises systems.

Find a Senior Oracle DBA Role on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted senior Oracle DBA jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, required skills, and work arrangements to identify roles that fit your background and career goals. New listings can vary, so check back regularly for opportunities in your preferred location or area of expertise.

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$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by supporting design management for data center projects. Collaborate across disciplines, manage documentation, and enhance communication to ensure timely delivery and client sat...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role supporting data center projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with global teams, enhance project coordination, and grow into a leadership position while...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Drive the success of complex data center projects by supporting design managers in coordination, documentation, and delivery. Collaborate with global teams, enhance project management skills, and cont...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of federal financial operations by driving user adoption and change management for a new tool. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience, streamline processes, and ensu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Partner with us to lead PaaS delivery initiatives, ensuring effective operations, solid stakeholder management, and strategic oversight for veteran services. Drive project lifecycles, enhance delivery...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $125K *

Champion customer success by managing strategic partnerships, optimizing client engagement, and driving value through innovative solutions in the healthcare sector. Collaborate with C-level executives...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $132K *

Drive customer success by managing partnerships and optimizing solutions for enterprise clients. Leverage your consulting expertise to engage C-level executives and enhance value in the healthcare sec...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $180K *

Unlock potential by designing AI-powered solutions for complex reporting challenges. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative outcomes in regulated environments whil...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $189K *

Lead the integration of financial data within multi-Agency programs, optimizing analytics and governance practices as a key subject matter expert in a collaborative environment focused on government s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by providing hands-on technical leadership across the full stack. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions, enhance product experiences, and drive impactfu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Lead customer success initiatives by owning relationships, driving execution, and ensuring satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to manage projects, mitigate risks, and identify upsell opportunities...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $185K *

Empower your career by leading core service definitions in billing and authentication. Drive strategic initiatives, collaborate across teams, and ensure seamless transitions to modern platforms while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance patient scheduling and access through Epic Cadence. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to optimize workflows, manage provider templates, and improve overall pat...

Green Bay, WIRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in maintaining secure, reliable enterprise IT infrastructure while collaborating with a remote team to support mission-critical operations and ensure optimal system performance and sec...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in customer deployments of cloud-native network access control solutions. Collaborate across networking and identity management to ensure successful implementations, training, and ongo...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $180K *

Unlock potential by managing key relationships with insurance partners, overseeing operations, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic, team-focused environment. Thrive in a collaborative setting that dr...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $166K *

Unlock customer success by leading CCaaS implementations and providing strategic consulting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions, drive adoption, and enhance business outcome...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $300K *

Pioneer partner success by leading technical enablement for contact center solutions. Drive onboarding, co-selling support, and strategic architecture using Zendesk and AWS technologies to empower par...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by developing high-quality mobile and backend solutions. Contribute expertise across full-stack development, focusing on Flutter and cloud infrastructure while collaborating with dive...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $100K *

Join our dynamic team as a Sr. Credit Analyst, owning the underwriting cycle from application review to decision-making. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance credit processes and contribute to a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $250K *

Drive revenue growth by mastering our value proposition, developing strategic sales approaches, and cultivating relationships with customers. Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities...

Washington, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $250K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives by mastering value propositions, cultivating client relationships, and identifying opportunities to exceed revenue goals. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored s...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $250K *

Optimize sales performance by mastering the value proposition, developing strategic approaches, building relationships with clients, and identifying new opportunities to drive revenue and maintain com...

California, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of core accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records and timely reporting. Support month-end close, manage bookkeeping, and enhance internal controls in a dynamic environm...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's building a robust data platform to transform health data into actionable insights. Collaborate on backend services and data systems, enhancing reliability and performance while driv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Oracle DBA do?question toggle

    A Senior Oracle DBA manages and improves Oracle database environments, including performance, availability, backups, recovery, security, upgrades, and production support. Senior professionals may also shape database architecture, lead projects, and mentor teammates.

  • What skills are commonly required for Senior Oracle DBA jobs?question toggle

    Common requirements include substantial Oracle Database administration experience, SQL and PL/SQL, performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and database security. Employers may also value experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, GoldenGate, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

  • How much do Senior Oracle DBA jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compensation varies by employer, location, responsibilities, and experience, so review each listing for its specific salary information.

  • What industries hire Senior Oracle DBAs?question toggle

    Senior Oracle DBAs are hired by organizations with critical data systems, including companies in finance, healthcare, technology, government, telecommunications, and other industries.

  • Can Senior Oracle DBAs work with cloud databases?question toggle

    Yes. Some roles involve Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, cloud migration, or hybrid environments that combine cloud services with on-premises databases. The technologies and level of cloud responsibility vary by position.