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 insights by analyzing operational data and developing reporting tools. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and streamline processes, delivering polished executive presentation...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $262K *

Empower your career by leading a team of analytics professionals focused on fraud strategy. Drive process improvements and analytics for new account screening while mentoring talent and collaborating...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $215K *

Take ownership of post-launch success for TMC partners, ensuring effective training, timely migrations, and sustained growth. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and drive expansion, while managi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI agent deployments in healthcare. Leverage your software engineering expertise and client-facing skills to drive technical delivery, influence product development, and en...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of security by enhancing automation and collaboration across teams. Drive impactful outcomes in securing cloud-native environments while mentoring junior engineers and optimizing inci...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain analytics for a federal HCM modernization program, focused on delivering real-time insights and compliance reporting using Oracle BI tools and ensuring acce...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and deliver analytics solutions that empower federal HR leaders through innovative dashboards, compliance reporting, and predictive models, contributing to a significa...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing enterprise architecture strategy, leading cross-disciplinary teams to align technology and business objectives. Drive innovation while ensuring compliance and qualit...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$228K - $314K *

Drive the architecture and engineering direction for a shared Security AI platform, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable operations across multiple security functions while mentoring teams and alig...

California, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $193K *

Engineer and enhance observability platforms to deliver actionable insights into user experience. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize performance, reliability, and automation across diverse techno...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$322K - $402K *

Transform enterprise growth by driving net-new logo acquisition and expanding major accounts in data security and AI resilience. Engage C-suite decision-makers and collaborate with partners to deliver...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $202K *

Lead the charge in architecting and integrating complex systems for a scalable retail platform. Drive multi-quarter projects, collaborate across teams, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$322K - $402K *

Lead the charge in driving net-new logo acquisition and expanding major accounts in data security. Engage senior decision-makers, articulate value, and build compelling business cases to impact compan...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate our Salesforce platform by managing CI/CD processes, release management, and deployment automation. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure, high-quality solutions while driving continuous imp...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading a high-performing team to create compelling thought leadership content. Drive strategic narratives that align with business priorities and market trends while fosterin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Workday integration solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining robust integrations that enhance data flow between various systems, ensuring seamless collaboratio...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $165K *

Lead comprehensive demand generation efforts by managing campaigns, events, and HubSpot systems to enhance pipeline efficiency. Influence strategy and execution for paid media, thereby driving measura...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive impactful data analysis that enhances product performance and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover insights, develop KPIs, and translate compl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engineer secure, scalable cloud platforms and automate workflows. Lead migrations, implement observability, and mentor junior engineers while driving cloud-native adoption in a collaborative environme...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $250K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic product development for a diverse insurance portfolio, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance performance and achieve revenue targets throughout the product li...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K *

Help us modernize compliance operations by implementing continuous monitoring and automation for SOC 2, SOX, and PCI audits. Drive risk management and enhance efficiency while supporting a growing tea...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Deliver impactful commercial proposals by integrating technical insights, pricing models, and client requirements. Collaborate across teams to ensure precision and clarity in complex project pursuits...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of complex proposal development, integrating technical and commercial insights to create compelling client-facing documents. Collaborate across teams to ensure precision and clarity in...

Akron, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $159K *

Help us build and innovate workforce AI platforms, integrating advanced systems and analytics to enable seamless AI adoption and enhance productivity across the enterprise. Drive measurable impact and...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform architecture strategy in a leading healthcare organization, driving innovation and collaboration across IT infrastructure while ensuring alignment with business and regulatory standards...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.