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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$150K - $175K *

Shape the future of client partnerships by driving strategic growth and success for large enterprise organizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional value and measurable...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive engineering excellence by designing and building scalable platform services that enhance developer productivity and system reliability, while mentoring teammates and improving technical practice...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to enhance security and automation in delivery pipelines, driving consistent deployments and compliance through modern DevSecOps practices alongside skilled professionals...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $138K *

Help us streamline partner diligence and change management processes, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to enhance partner relationships and support their lendin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$222K - $278K *

Manage strategic enterprise customer relationships, drive complex sales cycles, and inspire transformation through innovative solutions, impacting industries that power our world and enhancing efficie...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $248K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer evaluations through technical expertise, enabling field teams globally, and streamlining complex deployments for impactful security solutions...

Washington, DCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $248K *

Lead the technical lifecycle of customer evaluations, ensuring seamless deployment and technical wins. Collaborate across teams to build enablement infrastructure and streamline processes, enhancing g...

Dallas, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $141K *

Unlock potential by leading internal project management and systems support for diverse information systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze data, enhance efficiency, and drive technology initiative...

Woodbridge, VARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing paid search strategies, managing a $700K-$1M monthly budget, and driving growth across multiple platforms. Own end-to-end account management, from keyword strategy to off...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $144K *

Advance large-scale mission-critical projects from design to completion. As a seasoned leader, oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules, and ensure quality and safety standards while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$209K - $273K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategic execution and operational excellence while ensuring a reliable data platform aligns with enterprise goals and custo...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining critical infrastructure sales by leading full-cycle engagements, building lasting client relationships, and collaborating with experts to deliver tailored solutions in th...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $147K *

Provide expertise in designing, implementing, and operating stateful services to enhance real-time decision making and personalization in high-concurrency, low-latency environments...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $147K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining a robust rules engine for a critical platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and performance standards while advancing your...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in performance measurement and service-level governance, analyzing data to enhance service quality and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop actionable insights and main...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Architect resilient distributed systems for a transformative AI SaaS platform, driving innovation with a hands-on approach in a dynamic team focused on performance and scalability while navigating com...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $223K *

Champion innovative diagnostics by driving growth in pathology accounts. Collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance tissue testing volume, develop strategic partnerships, and present solutions t...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of cloud technology by leading the design and operation of secure, scalable services. Drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance our clou...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic QA team to enhance Calypso's functionality by translating business requirements into comprehensive test cases for the Front Office. Your expertise will ensure robust test execution and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $182K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-scale data and AI solutions, modernizing actuarial processes, and driving cloud-native transformations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Architect the future of our GTM technology ecosystem, enhancing data integrity and operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive scalable solutions that elevate marketing, sales, and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage in transformative fleet maintenance management, creating a unified system for asset maintenance that enhances reliability, measures performance, and drives efficient change through effective ad...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $239K *

Unlock your potential by leading statistical programming efforts in clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and report clinical data, ensuring compliance with industry stan...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of digital banking by leading complex client implementations, resolving advanced technical issues, and ensuring successful delivery of innovative solutions that al...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $163K *

Drive your career forward by transforming financial management processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to implement innovative solutions in a dynamic co...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.