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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$130K - $160K *

Lead and empower a team of engineers to build and maintain a scalable Postgres product, driving execution and collaboration across teams while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability for de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovation and excellence, driving projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ensure quality standa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform client businesses by leading AI strategy and implementation. Drive impactful consulting engagements, build trusted relationships, and leverage emerging technologies to deliver measurable out...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead transformative AI consulting engagements, driving business value through innovative strategies and solutions. Collaborate with clients to assess processes, develop roadmaps, and implement AI tech...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Pioneer data-driven insights by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business strategies. Leverage advanced analytics and visualization skills to drive operational improvements and sup...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion statistical programming excellence in oncology clinical trials. Lead programming activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables from study start-up...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $232K *

Elevate enterprise AI capabilities by designing and implementing Generative AI solutions. Lead technical discussions, mentor talent, and drive best practices to ensure scalable, responsible AI adoptio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $362K *

Transform complex customer needs into scalable solutions by leading technical deployments, integrations, and automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive value and enhance operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Manage cloud infrastructure for high-availability ArcGIS Enterprise systems. Collaborate with federal clients, ensuring top performance across Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes while supporting a distrib...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Innovate and drive operational excellence by delivering High Reliability and Human Performance transformations that boost organizational effectiveness and resilience across various complex environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$229K - $314K *

Drive success at large enterprise accounts, fostering relationships and ensuring robust account management. Collaborate across teams to elevate visibility and adoption, while navigating consultative s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $160K *

Shape your career by driving operational excellence as a key administrator for PSA systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance project delivery, financial accuracy, and data integrity, ensuring effec...

Portsmouth, NHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic initiatives, collaborating across functions to translate complex business needs into actionable strategies that enhance operational effectiveness and deliver mea...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving financial insights and models to support growth. Collaborate across teams to enhance forecasting accuracy and optimize performance, playing...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$178K - $200K *

Join us to shape the future of observability in infrastructure. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and enhance our metrics and logging platforms while driving automation and AI integration ac...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the future of finance data analysis by ensuring accuracy and usability of financial data. Collaborate with finance and data teams to enhance reporting processes and validate data integrity for i...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of workforce analytics by modernizing data management, reporting, and visualization. Collaborate with leaders to enhance decision-making through insightful dashboards and automated re...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to build strategic relationships, leverage expertise, and drive sales growth by collaborating with clients to address their complex business challenges and articulate innovative soluti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $125K *

Explore your potential as a Software Architect, designing and enhancing build systems and delivery platforms. Collaborate with teams to implement CI/CD practices and ensure high-quality software deliv...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Join our team as a Principal Security Engineer, where you'll design and enhance security solutions, shape strategy, and lead initiatives to protect enterprise assets while mentoring junior engineers a...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $145K *

Engage in advanced cybersecurity efforts by collaborating with SOC teams to detect, investigate, and respond to threats. Leverage next-gen tools to enhance detection capabilities and streamline incide...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $162K *

Drive project success by leading design and construction phases, managing teams, and ensuring client satisfaction in commercial and mission-critical environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to deli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $297K *

Redefine the digital workplace by leading the design and governance of Microsoft 365 solutions, ensuring strategic alignment, security, and innovation across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-fun...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $164K *

Lead and innovate security solutions, assess risks, ensure compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance enterprise security frameworks in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $141K *

Join a team that's building an AI-ready data foundation for marketing and GTM. You'll design, govern, and analyze data models, ensuring reliable insights for strategic decision-making across the organ...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.