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 *

Contribute to the end-to-end success of our insurance propositions by managing product strategy, enhancing customer engagement, and partnering across teams to optimize the customer lifecycle, driving...

Wilmington, DERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative insurance propositions, optimizing customer experiences, and driving product growth through hands-on management and cross-functional collaboration from concept to...

Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $140K *

Shape the future of enterprise security by leading PACS implementation and integration efforts, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure access control solutions for a multi-site environment with a foc...

Charlotte, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $139K *

Join a team that's redefining customer success! Leverage your technical skills to nurture enterprise accounts, ensuring clients maximize value while leading initiatives that drive adoption and growth...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Analyze HRIS functionality and data integrity to align technology with business needs, collaborating with stakeholders and vendors to optimize systems and enhance user experience across HR processes a...

Westmont, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $205K *

Transform the future of client technology by leading architectural strategies and integrations in life insurance and annuity environments, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and delivering scala...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Help us advance our utilities and data center solutions by leading strategic customer partnerships, identifying market needs, and fostering scalable growth for a trusted workforce collaboration in cri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $180K *

Empower your career as you manage a territory, driving sales and building relationships with prestigious clients. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance customer experiences and maintain market l...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust SaaS platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams, building and enhancing features, and delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the development lifecycle...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive exceptional customer support by resolving complex technical issues, managing firewall deployments, and mentoring junior technicians while ensuring adherence to service level agreements and enhan...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate program performance by developing and maintaining advanced Microsoft Power Platform solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated applications, reporting, and automation that enhan...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $155K *

Create and maintain secure, high-performance solutions as a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance public access and compliance in digital court records system...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $155K *

Lead innovation by developing and maintaining secure software solutions for public access to court electronic records. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring compliance with security standards and d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Transform the Salesforce CRM landscape by leading strategy, execution, and a talented team. Drive enhancements across Sales Cloud and CPQ, ensuring alignment with business goals while modernizing reve...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $145K *

Join us to lead a high-performing team in designing and managing scalable, secure database architectures for medical imaging solutions, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while aligning st...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $165K *

Drive the database architecture strategy for healthcare imaging solutions, leading a high-performing team of engineers. Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and reliable while collaborating with cross...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $198K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing data solutions for impactful nonprofits. As a crucial member of our Engineering team, you'll enhance our data platform and drive analytics that support our mission...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Help us modernize our data platform by designing and building robust data models and analytics solutions. Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to transform complex data into actionable insights...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $198K *

Engage with customers to bridge technical solutions and business goals, leading evaluations and demos. Play a key role in driving adoption and expanding accounts while collaborating cross-functionally...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $140K *

Drive the development of predictive analytics models to enhance digital assessment operations, collaborating across teams to optimize decision-making and reduce costs while supporting strategic goals...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$70K - $140K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our Partner ecosystem by managing relationships and driving growth initiatives. Oversee onboarding, operations, and support for System Integrators while implementing autom...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $189K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading innovative actuarial solutions. Drive the development of complex data systems, ensuring accuracy and quality for financial reporting while collaborat...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $209K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role that fosters innovation through collaboration. Leverage your expertise to drive impactful projects, contribute to a thriving team, and help shape industry-leading...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a Sr. level contributor in Workday Financials, providing critical production support and optimization strategies while ensuring compliance and alignment with client objectives...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance in capital markets with your expertise in developing comprehensive test cases for Calypso. Collaborate with business analysts to ensure rigorous test execution an...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks 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.