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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$84K - $129K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative structural engineering solutions. Leverage your expertise in materials and design to tackle complex challenges in power transmission upgrades, ensuring clien...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Optimize engagement and monetization strategies for an AI-driven product, transforming customer interactions into measurable growth. Lead cross-functional teams to innovate and implement effective use...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $303K *

Unlock potential by leading the implementation of ServiceNow's Security and Risk solutions. Collaborate with customers and partners to drive business outcomes, provide architectural guidance, and ment...

San Diego, CARemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $160K *

Drive product development by leading a senior engineering pod to deliver high-quality software for city permitting and community operations, leveraging AI tools and coding agents to enhance efficiency...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $185K *

Partner with us to drive strategic talent management initiatives, enhance employee engagement, and foster a culture of collaboration within the Go-To-Market and Sales functions, ensuring alignment wit...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion financial planning excellence by managing Workday Adaptive Planning as the primary administrator, enhancing data accuracy, reducing manual processes, and collaborating with key stakeholders f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $170K *

Lead the establishment and management of an enterprise governance framework for Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs), ensuring compliance and risk management ac...

Trenton, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing client relationships and driving project success. You'll proactively address issues, identify growth opportunities, and ensure delivery excellence while fostering strong p...

United StatesRemote

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $195K *

Engage in strategic account acquisition for our Legal Technologies sector, focusing on sourcing, qualifying, and closing new enterprise accounts. Drive revenue growth through complex sales cycles whil...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by leveraging your technical expertise to lead and mentor engineers, enhance product performance, and deliver high-quality, cloud-native solutions across diverse...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $123K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative Progress applications that drive global logistics solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality software while supporting major projec...

Perris, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at driving new business and expanding existing accounts by building executive relationships and leading complex negotiations. Collaborate with a virtual team to achieve multi-year...

Montreal, QCRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Take ownership of strategic accounts, driving growth and building executive relationships. Lead complex deals and account strategies to secure new logos and expand existing portfolios, ensuring custom...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by driving strategic growth and building executive relationships. Lead complex negotiations and account management while leveraging tools to optimize performance across a diverse...

Ottawa, ONRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to enhance patient access and streamline operational processes, driving meaningful improvements through data analysis, project management, and collaboration across departments while fost...

North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $188K *

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Minnesota, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Engineer the AI context platform by designing end-to-end architecture, ensuring data governance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative AI data products that enhance operatio...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $200K *

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Tennessee, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$182K - $215K *

Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data quality and insights. As a Data Analyst, you'll analyze cost data, conduct research, and collaborate with teams to streamline processes, ensuring accurat...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a SOC Engineer, where you'll onboard customers into managed security services, configure Microsoft security tools, and ensure reliable telemetry across diverse environments, all...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Explore a pivotal role in leading complex analysis across systems, driving alignment among stakeholders, and enhancing technology solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate business needs...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $190K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$250K - $300K *

Drive client success by transforming technical needs into strategic solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to uncover opportunities, orchestrate resources, and ensure seamless project execution while...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $215K *

Lead the charge in defining product strategy for billing solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and financial integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, compliant bill...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.