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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$121K - $132K *

Lead the charge in architecting and implementing scalable analytics solutions for enterprise customers, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful platform adoption and opera...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing enterprise middleware platforms through effective administration, automation, and security management, ensuring high availability and compliance while enhancing operation...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving financial planning and analysis for a key business unit. Collaborate across teams to deliver insights, enhance reporting, and support strategic decision-making in a fast-pa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform the recovery landscape by driving analytics and strategy for collections operations, creating impactful frameworks, enhancing performance metrics, and fostering cross-functional collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $96K *

Help us deliver exceptional client support by troubleshooting and resolving complex issues for Sage Intacct users. Collaborate with teams to enhance service quality and maintain strong customer relati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive analytics innovation by transforming data into actionable insights using Microsoft technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize cloud solutions and optimize reporting throu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore a dynamic role supporting critical ServiceNow implementations, leveraging your expertise in software development and customization to enhance operational efficiency and user experience for a k...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $140K *

Contribute to the development of a modern platform by building features, connecting systems, and improving data usability. Engage with stakeholders and troubleshoot to deliver reliable software as par...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Security Analyst, overseeing SOC operations, mentoring analysts, and enhancing security protocols. Drive incident response and ensure quality assurance in a fast-paced, c...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $316K *

Transform healthcare solutions by architecting and delivering scalable AI/ML systems. Leverage deep engineering expertise to drive innovation, enhance workflows, and ensure security and reliability ac...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $140K *

Unlock potential by bridging finance and IT as you optimize Oracle Fusion Cloud. Drive process improvements, manage updates, and enhance data flows while ensuring seamless operations and stakeholder e...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$71K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing specialty construction portfolios, ensuring compliance with lending policies, and guiding borrowers through the construction loan process while mitigating risk...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

Develop impactful data center operations by leading field execution, managing crews, ensuring quality and safety, and driving project completion across diverse infrastructure initiatives. Foster commu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams. This role ensures data protection and compliance while integrating security into the software development lif...

Florida, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams to ensure data protection and secure development processes. Leverage your expertise to enhance our...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$208K - $235K *

Join a dynamic team to architect scalable cloud solutions, ensuring high engineering standards while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive innovation and governance in a fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $185K *

Lead the evolution of Tempo, enhancing observability products through innovative solutions, operational excellence, and high-performance APIs while mentoring engineers and collaborating across teams t...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative software development and business intelligence projects. Leverage your Power BI expertise to design impactful dashboards and data integrations while enhancing...

Calgary, ABRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Empower teams by leveraging your expertise in software development and business intelligence to create impactful Power BI solutions, optimize performance, and enhance user experience across diverse in...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions by leveraging your software development expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to elevate business intelligence through advanced Power BI designs, ensuring excepti...

Edmonton, ABRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role focusing on advanced software development and business intelligence. Contribute your expertise with Power BI and design impactful dashboard interfaces in a coll...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful solutions by leveraging your expertise in software development and business intelligence. Collaborate on designing high-end Power BI dashboards while optimizing performance and ensur...

Ottawa, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate high-end BI solutions, leveraging Power BI expertise to design intuitive dashboards and optimize performance for diverse industries. Collaborate with teams to ensure exceptional usability and...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with our team as a Senior Services Engineer, driving B2B integration and managed file transfer solutions. Ensure operational excellence and reliability in mission-critical systems while providi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.