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 *

Join a team that's on the forefront of operational security, overseeing security events, managing tools, and enhancing processes to protect vital data while collaborating across various technology dom...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $165K *

Join a team that's committed to modernizing federal software systems. Lead technical discussions and drive the development of scalable applications using Ruby and Rails in a collaborative environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Join us to drive rapid sales cycles and new customer acquisition in a dynamic, metrics-driven environment. You'll manage a robust pipeline, engage key stakeholders, and leverage digital tools to achie...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Invent and evolve architectural strategies for cloud-native AI platforms at scale. Lead design, deployment, and infrastructure excellence, driving innovation while mentoring teams and shaping technica...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $265K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise identity management solutions, focusing on secure access, integration, and modernization for government initiatives, collaborating with diverse technic...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career with this challenging opportunity for an experienced COBOL developer. Engage in coding, testing, and researching to meet project timelines while leading project teams and providi...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology solutions by leveraging your expertise as a Principal Solution Architect. Drive customer success through innovative implementations and strategic gu...

Dallas, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $178K *

Shape the future of credit decisioning by leading a team focused on automating underwriting processes, enhancing portfolio analytics, and driving policy governance in a fast-paced fintech environment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $251K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth within U.S. Federal Government accounts. Engage stakeholders, execute account strategies, and ensure customer satisfaction through adoption and retention of...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Unlock data-driven insights by designing and maintaining business intelligence solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational, clinical, and financial performance through innovative d...

Arizona, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $181K *

Drive the development of an innovative Excel plugin, integrating AI-driven market intelligence for financial professionals. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and enhance user experience...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $181K *

Join a team that's redefining financial technology by integrating AI into Excel. You'll develop a powerful plugin that enhances decision-making for financial professionals, ensuring seamless performan...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate client experiences by optimizing multi-cloud hosting environments. As a key technical leader, ensure performance, security, and reliability while driving strategic improvements and collaborati...

Bedford, NHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Data Solutions landscape by leading product strategy, driving API integrations, and enhancing partner capabilities to maximize G2 data's market impact and customer value through innovati...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive analytical solutions by leading projects, applying advanced data analysis, and collaborating with clients to deliver actionable insights across energy initiatives including efficiency and sustai...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $252K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by optimizing AWS GovCloud environments. Leverage your expertise in architecture and security compliance while empowering technical teams toward innovation and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing business analysis and stakeholder engagement through effective communication and reporting, leveraging your expertise in data synthesis to create impactful narratives for...

Arlington, VARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining IT audit excellence. As a Senior Auditor, you'll lead internal audits, assess IT controls, and drive compliance initiatives, ensuring data integrity and security across a...

Beachwood, OHRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Analyze marketing performance metrics to drive strategic budget decisions. Own cross-channel scorecards, validate attribution models, and present insights to leadership. Shape the future of marketing...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and operating high-impact identity systems, driving medium-to-large projects from ambiguity to delivery while ensuring reliability and quality across the enterprise identi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $190K *

Transform cybersecurity governance by shaping effective frameworks and controls. Partner with teams to enhance oversight, automate processes, and drive compliance, ensuring robust protection of member...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $155K *

Shape the future of application security by embedding robust practices within the software development lifecycle. Collaborate with developers to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in modern applic...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$209K - $238K *

Engineer transformative technology solutions while leading a dynamic team in developing cloud-native applications. Your leadership shapes architecture and enhances user experiences, empowering million...

Mclean, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock financial insights to drive project success. Collaborate with teams to ensure budget accuracy, manage risks, and deliver comprehensive cost reporting for construction projects, while maintainin...

Texas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and development of cutting-edge cloud data solutions, optimizing data pipelines and ensuring robust workflows while mentoring a team of engineers to innovate and deliver high-quality d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.