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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$80K - $95K *

Unlock new business potential by executing targeted sales strategies and leveraging tools for consistent growth and high renewal rates in your portfolio. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence an...

Irvine, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Execute targeted sales strategies to achieve quotas while managing client relationships effectively. Utilize innovative marketing tools for business development and renewals, ensuring success through...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by driving sales success and managing client relationships. Leverage your expertise in insurance to meet quotas and foster long-term business. Collaborate effectively to ensure h...

Bakersfield, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by driving sales success through expert relationship management, strategic prospect engagement, and innovative use of marketing tools. Collaborate with teams to maintain high renew...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive sales growth by leveraging expertise to meet quotas, manage accounts, and utilize advanced tools. Collaborate for renewal analysis and business placement while following proven methodologies for...

Shasta Lake, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of game infrastructure and LiveOps, ensuring system health and performance through automation, monitoring, and cloud provisioning. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment pipelines...

Bothell, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$93K - $165K *

Champion partner implementation readiness by leading global enablement projects, designing scalable training programs, and creating high-quality certification content to empower partners in delivering...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Create seamless user experiences by developing robust APIs and integrating third-party software. Collaborate with teams to design systems that prioritize performance and maintainability while tackling...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $200K *

Transform backend services and REST APIs in a collaborative environment. Leverage your software engineering skills to support cyber training initiatives, utilizing modern technologies and cloud infras...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $145K *

Shape the future of project management as a Senior Cost Manager, driving cost efficiency and strategic decision-making. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client value and foster strong relatio...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $175K *

Drive the strategic execution of an enterprise data governance program, shaping policies and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to enhance data quality and compliance across the organization...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in leveraging web analytics to drive insightful data solutions, establishing KPIs, implementing tracking strategies, and delivering actionable recommendations for optimizing client onl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Oracle eBusiness Suite implementation, leading a skilled team to enhance financial modules while ensuring seamless project management and technical problem reso...

Arlington, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $157K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise AI solutions through innovative design and deployment. Leverage your expertise to build secure, scalable AI platforms that enhance business processes and dri...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform validation processes by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor junior members whi...

Wellesley, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $161K *

Transform your career by leading the design and implementation of Veeva Vault RIM, ensuring optimal performance and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experienc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform business outcomes by analyzing requirements and delivering strategic solutions. Act as a liaison between business and IT, leveraging expertise in Oracle's platforms to drive project success...

San Ramon, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $202K *

Drive the design and operation of Azure Databricks Lakehouse capabilities, enhancing cloud-based analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust data pipelines an...

Reston, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Bring your expertise to lead AI Security & Governance initiatives, ensuring secure AI adoption and integration across systems. Collaborate with teams to develop risk assessments, architecture guidelin...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$50K - $115K *

Transform healthcare sales by identifying and closing new SaaS opportunities, collaborating across teams, and driving strategic growth through executive relationships. Enjoy remote flexibility while l...

Draper, UTRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage in shaping compliance strategies within a dynamic regulatory environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, support regulatory exams, and implement effective solutions th...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $130K *

Collaborate with VA stakeholders to analyze business needs and drive effective solutions for the modernization of financial tracking tools, ensuring clear, actionable requirements are delivered throug...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow revenue by strategizing, executing, and optimizing data-driven demand generation campaigns. Collaborate across teams to enhance multi-channel marketing strategy driving sales for global Network O...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $160K *

Design innovative solutions for a secure online proctored testing platform, guiding engineering teams in modernizing architecture and ensuring scalable, reliable delivery while enhancing candidate and...

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.