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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$165K - $192K *

Optimize customer engagement through strategic lifecycle marketing. Lead multi-channel initiatives to enhance customer lifetime value, leveraging data-driven insights and performance metrics to shape...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Architect and enhance scalable infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, collaborating across engineering teams to implement innovative cloud technologies and open-source solutions for optimal product deliv...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $188K *

Elevate your career by owning product strategy and execution for AI Gateway capabilities, ensuring seamless connectivity across the AI ecosystem while collaborating with cross-functional teams to driv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the technical design and delivery of innovative AI agent solutions, leading a team to ensure operational readiness and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and guide eng...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $94K *

Manage client relationships and contracts, ensuring alignment with technical standards. Foster cross-departmental collaboration and oversee service delivery, driving customer satisfaction and retentio...

British Columbia, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Transform third party security assessments into a dynamic, risk-managed program. Lead innovative AI-driven tooling, enhance collaboration with cross-functional teams, and proactively monitor emerging...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $196K *

Innovate and optimize scalable backend systems that drive efficient marketplace decisioning and monetization strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and leverage cutting-edge...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to manage full-service clinical trials, ensuring project delivery meets quality, time, and cost expectations while serving as the primary contact between sponsors and the organization...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $215K *

Drive strategic growth and client satisfaction by managing senior-level relationships, leveraging cross-functional resources, and delivering measurable business value in a dynamic market environment...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $120K *

Optimize client success by leading end-to-end implementations for banks and credit unions, ensuring timely launches and measurable value through strategic guidance and cross-functional collaboration...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic account expansion by building robust relationships with key decision-makers in large organizations. Collaborate with internal teams to create and execute plans that enhance customer su...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Inspire growth at leading enterprise accounts by developing strategic plans and solid relationships. Use your deep sales expertise to identify opportunities, drive expansions, and collaborate across t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of financial and operational analysis for strategic initiatives, delivering critical insights and reporting to support executive decision-making while driving accuracy and efficiency in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in high-voltage transmission line projects, ensuring technical excellence and project ownership from design to construction while fostering strong client relationships and coordinating...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$205K - $240K *

Drive your career with a hands-on leadership role overseeing the Computer Backup engineering team. Set technical direction, manage budgets, and ensure agile delivery while fostering a collaborative, r...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $205K *

Join a team that's designing and operating secure, scalable platform infrastructure for critical digital assets. Leverage your SRE expertise to enhance reliability, performance, and security across hy...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Manage large D365 F&O implementations, overseeing project life cycles, ensuring effective resource allocation, communication, and risk management to achieve successful outcomes and client satisfaction...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion strategic alliances by managing the AWS partnership to drive revenue growth, enhance collaboration, and implement innovative solutions across teams, ensuring success and market expansion for...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $182K *

Lead the charge in crafting compelling MSSP messaging and content, aligning with corporate narratives while enhancing partner enablement. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive sales and operational...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $177K *

Champion innovative risk adjustment solutions by leveraging deep expertise to enhance payer and provider strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful presentations and driv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client services through effective enablement. You'll collaborate closely with practice leads, drive training initiatives, and leverage AI tools to boost deliv...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate cybersecurity by designing and implementing robust security protocols, ensuring compliance across cloud infrastructure while managing IAM, PKI, and secrets management to protect fintech worklo...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of cloud security by architecting and implementing robust controls across multi-region AWS environments, ensuring compliance and maintaining high security standards for fintech worklo...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate by developing scalable applications and data pipelines, leveraging Python and cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize enterprise systems and enhance backend serv...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to drive financial transformation by bridging Finance and IT. You'll enhance system functionality, ensure data integrity, and implement process improvements that support scalable solut...

Charlotte, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.