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 *

Inspire excellence in construction project management, overseeing all phases from planning to commissioning. Lead teams, ensure compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget while fosteri...

Dallas, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $132K *

Advance your career as a Senior Financial Analyst in Treasury, focusing on cash management, corporate finance, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive impactful financial strategies while enhancing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$132K - $193K *

Drive innovation by architecting AI-ready connectivity solutions, leading cross-disciplinary initiatives that enhance business outcomes. Collaborate with teams to devise strategies and scalable networ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Build and enhance web applications using ColdFusion, ensuring optimal performance and documentation. Collaborate on new projects while managing server administration and supporting operational tasks i...

Sterling, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $195K *

Oversee the design and implementation of SailPoint security architecture, enhancing access governance and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with IT and business stakehold...

Carmel, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Elevate customer experience by optimizing Zendesk for a scaling organization. Collaborate with leadership to enhance routing, AI tools, and workflows, ensuring efficient support operations and data-dr...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$117K - $161K *

Drive enterprise Identity Security solutions in a complex healthcare environment, focusing on secure identity lifecycle management, authentication, and compliance while integrating clinical applicatio...

Kentucky, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team to enhance data quality across products, ensuring reliability and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective testing strategies and maintain high performanc...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $184K *

Champion the development and operational deployment of vehicle firmware, leveraging IoT data to enhance fleet safety and efficiency through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $260K *

Innovate and drive technical strategy for AI-powered products at scale. Empower teams to build transformative software solutions, oversee complex projects, and deliver exceptional results that reshape...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance complex Hogan ODS programs, ensure seamless integration, and deliver impactful technical solutions that meet diverse client needs in a challenging environmen...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead innovative software solutions as a Technical Lead in a dynamic environment. Drive strategic technical vision, mentor developers, and deliver complex applications while addressing critical busines...

Birmingham, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team of Client Success Managers, driving customer satisfaction and retention while collaborating cross-functionally to maximize value from our solutions and in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $125K *

Shape the future of cloud security by collaborating with diverse teams to ensure robust security measures are upheld, monitoring cloud systems, and responding to incidents in a dynamic remote environm...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Collaborate with us to develop innovative user interfaces for mobile and desktop applications, leveraging your Angular and C# .NET expertise in a dynamic Agile environment to deliver impactful softwar...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $158K *

Drive enterprise-level technical solutions by analyzing system needs, coordinating design activities, and ensuring compliance with governance processes. Leverage your expertise to enhance performance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to take technical ownership of our global WordPress platform, enhancing performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop custom solutions and ensure a seamless u...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Revenue Operations Analyst, driving sales performance through precise compensation processes, analytical insights, and cross-functional collaboration. Master both opera...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower customer success as a Senior Strategic Program Manager, overseeing major contracts, driving growth strategies, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to ensure excellence...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform real estate transactions by managing complex portfolios, leading negotiations, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions for corporate clients...

Dallas, TXRemote

5 days ago

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

$79K - $103K *

Manage and optimize enterprise middleware platforms, driving performance and support for IBM solutions. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and troubleshoot issues in high availability...

Florham Park, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building innovative marketplace solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software, enhancing fle...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $155K *

Play a key role in enhancing cybersecurity by designing and implementing secure DevSecOps practices, developing software solutions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate in a dy...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Unlock innovation by designing and maintaining voice data networks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities, and driving AI/ML integration for advanced solutions in...

La Crosse, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in statistical programming for clinical trials, ensuring compliance with CDISC and regulatory standards while collaborating cross-functionally to bridge clinical data and AI infrastruc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.