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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lead Data Integration Engineer - Epic
$110K - $145K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing data integration standards for Epic and enterprise systems, ensuring interoperability and data governance while driving strategic data initiatives across...
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Senior Analyst, GTM Systems & Tools (Customer Engineering)
$132K - $180K *
Drive impactful GTM systems strategy by optimizing processes and technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engineering workflows, ensuring alignment and continuous improv...
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Senior Implementation Consultant, Audit
$110K - $130K *
Unlock the potential of our customers as you deliver seamless onboarding experiences. Collaborate across teams to drive user adoption and maximize ROI quickly. Shape the product roadmap while cultivat...
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Windows, Azure, Virtualization Engineer
$122K *
Transform enterprise Windows infrastructure and cloud environments by designing, implementing, and securing systems. Collaborate with IT teams to optimize performance, automate processes, and ensure c...
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$120K - $150K *
Elevate your career by designing and delivering innovative video solutions across diverse sectors. Collaborate with teams to create scalable architectures that enhance broadcast, streaming, and cloud...
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OpenText Senior Systems Developer
$120K - $140K *
Transform the future of Health IT by developing and enhancing OpenText workflows. Leverage your expertise in Agile development and technical consulting for a key federal project, ensuring excellence a...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive the enhancement of maintenance applications in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform business needs into scalable solutions, ensuring effective implementati...
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$130K - $155K *
Lead the development of innovative Generative AI solutions, overseeing end-to-end processes from design to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise systems and ensure...
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Manager, Enterprise Data Integration & Insights-IT
$110K - $130K *
Manage and lead cross-functional teams to design and deliver data integration solutions, ensuring agile, secure, and scalable data platforms that drive analytics and insights for informed decision-mak...
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Senior Software Engineer - (Remote)
$98K - $196K *
Contribute to the design, development, and testing of complex software systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, establish standards, and enhance existing applications, ensuring...
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$180K - $200K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading product marketing initiatives that bridge product, sales, and market needs. Drive go-to-market strategies, create compelling narratives, and empower teams...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in delivering outstanding technical support and case management for complex escalated issues, ensuring customer success and trust while collaborating with teams to provide timely, high...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Drive innovation by leading backend development for a key platform, enhancing engineering practices, and mentoring junior developers in a collaborative Scrum environment focused on high-quality, secur...
5 days ago
Senior Security Controls Assessor
$160K - $190K *
Deliver strategic assessments and solutions for federal information systems, ensuring compliance with NIST RMF and related standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify security gaps and provid...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $160K *
Join a team that's redefining data engineering by leading the analytics data platform. Drive technical strategy, enhance data quality, and mentor peers while ensuring reliable access to trusted data f...
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Senior Global Benefits Specialist
$92K - $125K *
Join a team that's redefining global benefits programs! Collaborate to design and implement innovative health, wellness, and retirement solutions across multiple regions, ensuring compliance and enhan...
6 days ago
$115K - $150K *
Lead the charge in a hands-on data engineering role focused on Snowflake. Own technical solutions from discovery to production, guiding teams and clients through complex data challenges while optimizi...
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Senior Product Manager, Data Infrastructure
$150K - $235K *
Transform data access and orchestration by managing a self-service platform that empowers engineers and analysts, ensuring safe, efficient workflows while driving innovation in AI integration and syst...
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$78K - $119K *
Champion cybersecurity initiatives by evaluating and implementing enterprise security solutions. Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to ensure compliance with security policies while enhancing prote...
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Senior Partner Success Manager
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing partner success through strategic insights and relationship management. Leverage your expertise to drive value, retention, and satisfaction while collaboratin...
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Principal Clinical Database Systems Programmer
$172K - $188K *
Lead the charge in clinical data programming by designing, building, and maintaining data collection systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure data integrity and support clinical development through a...
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Senior Risk Manager - San Jose
$176K - $240K *
Drive comprehensive risk management for large-scale rail and infrastructure projects. Lead project teams by ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and financial goals while fostering collaboration amo...
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$140K - $185K *
Elevate your career by managing a dynamic data engineering team, shaping scalable data pipelines, and driving innovative data solutions to enhance enterprise data strategies and execution efficiency a...
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Strategic Core Account Executive - Retail
$311K - $428K *
Join a team that drives growth in enterprise accounts. Leverage your expertise in big data and cloud solutions to expand client relationships and exceed targets within the retail vertical, inspiring i...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $105K *
Drive operational excellence as an Operations Analyst, balancing compliance and user experience. Leverage AI tools to analyze data, identify fraud patterns, and suggest process improvements while coll...
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What does a Senior SQL DBA do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Experienced Senior SQL DBAs may advance into database architecture, data platform engineering, database management, cloud infrastructure, or broader data infrastructure leadership.