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.
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Senior Implementation Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Implementation Project Manager, leading complex software implementations and driving customer success through effective project management and collaboration a...
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Lead the charge in middle office operations for structured finance portfolios, ensuring operational accuracy and service excellence. Oversee critical financial processes while driving continuous impro...
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Innovate and design scalable enterprise applications leveraging Generative AI and AWS technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust solutions that accelerate modernization...
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Senior Technical Success Manager
$143K - $205K *
Engage with customers to drive adoption and value realization of solutions, managing relationships and risks while supporting highly regulated environments. Collaborate with technical stakeholders to...
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Senior Product Manager – Semantic Insurance Data
$153K - $219K *
Shape the future of insurance data by driving innovative semantic capabilities that empower AI, analytics, and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product strategy, enhance d...
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Business Systems Analyst - Level III
$108K - $130K *
Advance your career by leveraging your expertise in analyzing user needs and developing system solutions. Engage as a key liaison to enhance business strategies and drive implementation that meets bot...
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Senior Policy Forms & QA Analyst
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in developing and maintaining insurance policy forms and endorsements. Ensure compliance and quality assurance across multiple states while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...
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Data Quality and Governance Training Analyst
$94K - $157K *
Champion data quality and governance by developing training programs that empower stakeholders. Collaborate across departments to create impactful materials, conduct demos, and facilitate organization...
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Senior Sales Field Effectiveness Manager
$110K - $130K *
Empower sales teams by driving enablement strategies, enhancing methodologies, and fostering relationships to boost performance in Legal and Accounting sectors. Collaborate closely with leadership to...
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Senior Risk Control Consultant
$90K - $110K *
Unlock potential by delivering advanced risk control services, conducting evaluations, and developing value-added recommendations to enhance safety and risk management strategies for specialized comme...
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$120K - $140K *
Transform enterprise application environments by leading upgrades and enhancements. Collaborate on complex integration projects, ensuring compatibility and performance across multiple platforms while...
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Transform software solutions by leading development efforts and enhancing Enterprise Content Management applications. Collaborate on diverse projects, ensuring system compatibility and delivering inno...
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Lead the charge in IT operations delivery and reliability, overseeing application platforms and service management. Drive innovation and governance while ensuring high-quality, compliant technology so...
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Systems Engineer Senior Principal - Infrastructure and Data Platforms (Remote)
$170K - $280K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in technical infrastructure. As a Systems Engineer Sr. Principal, you'll lead cross-functional projects, mentor teams, and optimize resources to enhance delivery...
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Director, Qualified Success Architecture
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Senior Business Development Leader - Cyber Focus
$150K - $180K *
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Senior Business Development Leader - Cyber Focus
$160K - $200K *
Accelerate growth by leading strategic business development efforts in defense cybersecurity. Engage with senior leaders, cultivate relationships, and manage a robust pipeline to address complex cyber...
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Lead Healthcare Services Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Unlock innovation by designing, developing, and maintaining software systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements and ensure solutions meet business needs while providing technical e...
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Senior Director, Data Architecture
$150K - $180K *
Champion enterprise data architecture by establishing standards and a unified data catalog. Collaborate across teams to define metrics and ensure data governance, driving alignment and clarity in a ha...
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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.