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 - $180K *

Lead strategic growth in cyber solutions for defense agencies, enhancing national security through innovative programs and strong partnerships. This role requires expertise in business development, pi...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform the bank's Enterprise Risk Management framework by identifying, assessing, and reporting risks across operations and fintech partnerships, ensuring a consistent, risk-based approach to manag...

Osage Beach, MORemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Transform the architectural vision of a fintech platform by leading the design and implementation of scalable systems. Drive technical excellence and mentor teams to innovate and enhance the financial...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Join us to architect and lead the development of scalable fintech solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive innovation, mentor teams, and ensure architectural integrity while shaping the future o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join the Platform Engineering Team to design and implement innovative solutions across infrastructure, data, and security platforms, leveraging modern technologies to enhance efficiency and security i...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $185K *

Engage in third-party data center projects, providing critical technical guidance and documenting compliance for innovative engineering solutions while collaborating across disciplines to optimize ope...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$226K - $340K *

Drive growth through client acquisition in the employer segment, leading end-to-end sales cycles and forming key relationships. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless transitions and leverage ind...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive innovative solutions as a Principal Architect, engaging in multi-faceted pre-sales and delivery efforts. Collaborate with teams and clients to enhance customer experiences and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Elevate healthcare interoperability by designing and supporting MEDITECH interfaces. Collaborate with teams to enhance data exchange, improve patient care, and ensure seamless integration across syste...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $170K *

Execute enterprise-scale Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies, driving automation and collaboration across engineering teams. Design and build reusable infrastructure solutions to enhance operation...

Arizona, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $230K *

Elevate your career by driving sales growth in Governance, Risk, and Compliance solutions. Collaborate with executive-level clients to identify needs, present tailored solutions, and close deals, all...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise sales to Fortune 500 clients, managing end-to-end sales cycles, and fostering strategic relationships with C-level executives to deliver impactful SaaS complianc...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pioneering preconstruction efforts by leading front-end project planning, cost development, and schedule creation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth through data-driven insights and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance systems, optimize territory planning, and ensure...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $140K *

Elevate partner performance by designing and delivering training programs, managing resources, and coordinating enablement events. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure partners are equipped to rep...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $215K *

Launch impactful product initiatives by bridging engineering and design while driving user-centered solutions and leveraging AI tools for enhanced workflows in a high-growth environment...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$286K - $326K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Staff Engineer, driving technical excellence and mentoring within a collaborative team. Lead complex projects, optimize architectures, and influence the futur...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion data-driven insights by designing and supporting robust data models and analytics solutions that empower clinical, operational, and financial decision-making across the organization. Drive pe...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Elevate customer success by managing strategic enterprise accounts, driving value realization, and leading a growing team. Foster relationships across all levels, ensuring seamless renewals and expans...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing infrastructure reliability and automation for large-scale game development projects, collaborating with teams to implement cloud solutions and streamline CI/CD processes...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$116K - $216K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of Data Scientists to innovate AI solutions. Drive strategic initiatives in generative AI, ensuring ethical practices and regulatory compliance while fost...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform freight movement data into insights by developing and maintaining robust data pipelines using Python, SQL, and AWS services. Collaborate across teams to drive innovations in analytics and ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.