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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$210K - $250K *

Lead growth initiatives in digital infrastructure investment banking, driving deal origination, client relationships, and team mentorship while ensuring exceptional service delivery and execution exce...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $180K *

Drive successful delivery of complex, multi-year programs in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage scope, budget, and timelines while ensuring client satisfaction an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Manage a portfolio of strategic enterprise clients, fostering executive relationships and driving retention and adoption. Utilize data and AI tools to enhance client value, mentor team members, and sh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming legacy systems by leveraging your CA Gen expertise to modernize applications and drive technical innovation within a collaborative engineering team...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform legacy technology by leading modernization efforts, utilizing your deep expertise in CA Gen and COBOL. Collaborate within a dynamic team to design specifications that support the successful...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $145K *

Unlock business potential by leading technical projects, developing Microsoft solutions, and crafting integrated data applications through the Power Platform and Azure, while collaborating with divers...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead and innovate IT Controls and AI Resiliency projects, ensuring effective management and delivery within scope, budget, and schedule while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business...

Ohio, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive IT quality and compliance initiatives, managing audits and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Collaborate with global teams to enhance operational performance and support career develop...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $140K *

Engage with stakeholders to gather and manage user needs, translating them into technical requirements. Lead Agile processes, facilitate workshops, and enhance business operations through strategic pl...

Mclean, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding strategic accounts by building trust, generating plans, and collaborating across teams to drive growth and success through innovative learning solutions and superior clien...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $115K *

Optimize warehouse operations by implementing WMS solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, lead testing, and ensure successful deployments, driving efficiency and scalability in logisti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Drive the execution of multiple strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery meets stakeholder expectations, within budget and timeline. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage risks, and communic...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $260K *

Drive the evolution of our AI data platform, ensuring high-volume ingestion, processing, and governance of diverse media. Collaborate with researchers to create reproducible datasets and build infrast...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $176K *

Drive innovation in document processing by leading high-impact projects, shaping architecture, and optimizing performance in a queue-driven pipeline. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI products an...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Drive the architecture and development of critical financial systems, ensuring reliability and compliance. Collaborate across domains to solve complex challenges while mentoring a team to uphold best...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge infrastructure for AI systems, focusing on Kubernetes management, automated deployments, and reliable scaling to support enterprise demands across multiple clo...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $112K *

Take ownership of enterprise networking solutions, delivering high-quality consulting and implementation services. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and support complex network environments...

CanadaRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $138K *

The Professional Services Consultant at Mindtickle is responsible for delivering solutions to customer enablement challenges using the Mindtickle SaaS platform. This role involves project management...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $118K *

Elevate the quality of software by designing automated testing frameworks and integrating AI tools for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth delivery of hig...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $163K *

Drive impactful credit decisions by underwriting commercial loans, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with clients and mentor team members while managing risk and enhancing...

Draper, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion data integrity by implementing comprehensive quality controls and metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data governance and enhance usability across the enterprise. Dri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$155K - $190K *

Transform the future of software development by building scalable, AI-augmented solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance stability, engage in code reviews, and stay ahead of emerging tech...

Toronto, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $222K *

Empower teams to deliver impactful data insights that drive strategic decisions. Lead and mentor diverse analytics professionals while overseeing complex projects, ensuring alignment with business goa...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Build strong client relationships, optimize risk management strategies, and drive growth with a focus on commercial accounts. Collaborate with teams to ensure profitability, operational excellence, an...

Asheboro, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$272K - $374K *

Transform your career by driving growth and innovation as you engage with strategic accounts, leveraging your expertise in cloud solutions and data analytics to deliver impactful results and foster lo...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.