Senior SQL DBA Jobs

Explore Senior SQL DBA jobs for experienced database professionals ready to lead the design, performance, security, and reliability of critical data platforms. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including senior SQL Server and database administration roles across industries.

What Senior SQL DBAs Do

Senior SQL database administrators oversee database environments that support essential business applications and analytics. Typical responsibilities include managing SQL Server databases, planning and executing upgrades and migrations, monitoring availability, tuning queries and indexes, establishing backup and recovery strategies, and protecting sensitive data. Senior DBAs may also set standards, mentor colleagues, and partner with engineering, infrastructure, security, and business teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for deep experience with relational database administration and SQL, along with expertise in performance troubleshooting, high availability, disaster recovery, capacity planning, and access controls. Familiarity with cloud databases, automation and scripting, database monitoring, and large-scale migrations can also be valuable. Strong communication and the ability to translate business requirements into dependable database solutions are important at the senior level.

Senior SQL DBA Salary and Opportunities

Compensation varies by location, industry, company size, platform expertise, and the scope of the role. Senior SQL DBA positions listed on Ladders meet the site’s $100,000-and-above salary focus. Opportunities may include hands-on database leadership, enterprise platform ownership, consulting, or progression into database architecture and data infrastructure management.

Find Senior SQL DBA Roles on Ladders

Search vetted Senior SQL DBA openings and compare responsibilities, required skills, and compensation. Use your experience with database reliability, performance, security, and modernization to identify roles that match your next career move.

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$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex interconnection studies and provide expertise in transmission planning. Collaborate with clients and staff to innovate solutions that shape the future of energy acr...

Austin, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization initiatives by leveraging AI and automation to enhance SaaS delivery processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline technical architecture and improve customer ou...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Lead the charge in safeguarding our organization against evolving cyber threats. As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, you'll design robust defenses and collaborate across teams to enhance security post...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$152K - $250K *

Join as a Senior Security Engineer to lead our data security infrastructure, ensuring sensitive data is classified and protected across the organization. Collaborate with teams to build innovative sol...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining Solvency II reporting through modernization and automation. As a Senior Analyst, you will have ownership over the reporting cycle and drive innovations in compliance and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$272K - $374K *

Contribute to strategic growth in a major healthcare account by leveraging big data and cloud expertise. Drive sales cycles, nurture client relationships, and achieve exceeding quotas to deliver value...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement innovative AI applications, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable, efficient solutions, and mentor junior developers while staying at the f...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Optimize automated testing strategies and frameworks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, high-quality software delivery across all levels of the testing pyramid, includin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Deliver innovative Appian solutions by developing, enhancing, and maintaining applications while supporting modernization initiatives in a collaborative Agile environment. Troubleshoot issues and ensu...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $139K *

Champion the development of innovative data solutions, leveraging Azure pipelines to create robust data assets. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective technical...

North Liberty, IARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $111K *

Advance your career by leading the Claims Domain for MMIS health care projects. Drive analysis, documentation, and quality processes while collaborating with clients and development teams to meet cust...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by transforming complex marketing insights into actionable recommendations. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance reporting solutions and drive campaign su...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing SAP SuccessFactors configuration and analytics. You'll be the go-to expert for Employee Central, Position Management, and Compensation, ensuring system integ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovative data solutions by architecting and developing scalable data pipelines on the Google Cloud Platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, reliable data while promotin...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $218K *

Drive the integration and optimization of eLux and Scout within Citrix, enhancing endpoint security and management for modern workplaces. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that...

Colorado, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $181K *

Join a team that's committed to safeguarding client data through robust governance and innovative solutions. Lead data security initiatives, enhance governance processes, and drive readiness for post...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Optimize integration capabilities within a dynamic software environment, leading the design and implementation of robust APIs and services while mentoring team members and enhancing project workflows...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise systems diligence and value creation engagements, assessing technology, processes, and infrastructure to drive operational excellence and strategic insights for investors and manag...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading engineering initiatives, driving program execution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and deliver key operationa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Drive technical solutions and support enterprise Proof of Concepts, collaborating with sales teams and channel partners to address complex customer needs and showcase the innovative potential of datab...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $139K *

Drive the identity lifecycle for enterprise access management, ensuring secure, reliable identity services. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience while implementing Zero Trust principles a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Optimize analytics workflows in Clinical Operations to enhance productivity and performance insights. Collaborate on data integration, reporting, and automation, ensuring actionable insights drive str...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative cloud solutions by automating and optimizing deployment processes as a key member of a dynamic team focused on enhancing software delivery and infrastructure reliability in a fast-p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore the potential of AI in full-stack development while designing and delivering enterprise applications. Collaborate across teams and mentor engineers, ensuring your expertise shapes cutting-edge...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Empower security and compliance within Microsoft cloud environments by engineering and managing robust security controls while fostering a proactive approach to risk assessment and improvement for org...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior SQL DBA do?question toggle

    A Senior SQL DBA manages and improves database systems, commonly including SQL Server environments. The role often covers performance tuning, backups and recovery, security, upgrades, availability, migrations, and technical guidance for teams.

  • What qualifications are common for Senior SQL DBA jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically seek substantial database administration experience, advanced SQL skills, and knowledge of performance optimization, high availability, disaster recovery, and database security. Cloud platforms, automation, and mentoring experience may also be preferred.

  • How much do Senior SQL DBA jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay depends on location, industry, employer, and the role’s technical scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Senior SQL DBA opportunities.

  • Are Senior SQL DBA roles limited to SQL Server?question toggle

    Many roles focus on Microsoft SQL Server, but some employers value experience with other relational database platforms, cloud-managed databases, or hybrid environments. Review each job description for its specific technology requirements.

  • What career paths can follow a Senior SQL DBA role?question toggle

    Experienced Senior SQL DBAs may advance into database architecture, data platform engineering, database management, cloud infrastructure, or broader data infrastructure leadership.