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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$130K - $179K *

Lead complex engagements and establish strategic relationships while mentoring teams and driving solutions in high-stakes Public Sector environments. Shape account strategy and deliver measurable impa...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $231K *

Optimize enterprise analytics solutions to provide real-time insights and reporting for federal HR stakeholders, driving strategic decision-making and compliance in a fast-paced modernization initiati...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Innovate solutions as a Senior ServiceNow Developer by delivering complex platform engineering support, enhancing integrations, and improving automation. Collaborate on enterprise-level applications w...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform critical power systems by overseeing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of backup generators in data centers, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and optimal uptime for mission-c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$170K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional integration of data, analytics, evaluation, and governance to enhance healthcare AI products. Drive roadmap ownership, optimize workflows, ensure data quality, and foster collabo...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Champion the successful delivery of complex projects, guiding financial institutions in adopting innovative loan origination software. Manage timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations to ensure p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate database operations and backup strategies for a major automotive client. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and disaster recovery in a dynamic AWS environmen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $216K *

Lead the design and delivery of high-quality case management solutions using Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform. Collaborate closely with clients and technical teams, ensuring timely project execut...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $216K *

Accelerate innovation by guiding the development of case management solutions with Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality projects, ensuring robust syste...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $216K *

Champion the design and implementation of enterprise CRM solutions, collaborating closely with clients and technical teams to deliver high-quality, data-driven case management systems within defined p...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $176K *

Transform organizational effectiveness by providing strategic insights and analytical support across teams. Collaborate with leadership to evaluate priorities, assess impacts, and drive informed decis...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $189K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Scrum Master, facilitating Agile execution, coaching teams, and removing obstacles to ensure high-quality software delivery while aligning business needs with technical...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive your career forward as a Product Owner, CPQ, leading agile delivery and backlog management for our Configure-Price-Quote platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Quote-to-Cas...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by enhancing application security across web apps and APIs. Collaborate with engineering teams to assess risks, conduct reviews, and drive secure software practices throughout the dev...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower enterprise modernization by designing innovative solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop secure, scalable applications in government and de...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $148K *

Join a dynamic team providing expert software support for mainframe IMS systems. Engage in customer service, problem resolution, and migration services while adhering to best practices and ensuring ti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation as you design, build, and optimize ML/AI solutions, ensuring seamless deployment and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to a supportive environment, a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower data-driven insights by architecting robust data platforms, overseeing ingestion and transformation across diverse customers, and mentoring a growing team while ensuring data integrity and per...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $124K *

Drive the evolution of Cyber Defense by engineering and automating security operations, enhancing incident response, and maintaining enterprise security platforms to ensure robust protection and swift...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by transforming cloud and AI deployment strategies, ensuring efficient technical implementations that drive measurable business impact while collaborating with engineering teams and e...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the transformation of data platforms by designing and delivering innovative data warehouse and lakehouse solutions. Collaborate with clients to modernize their data environments and mentor teams...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $209K *

Transform the observability landscape as a senior leader, guiding Dynatrace practices and mentoring consultants. Drive customer engagements and elevate delivery quality while shaping the future of Obs...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Empower the development of mission-critical applications on the ServiceNow platform, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions while ensuring compliance with federal standards and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing Oracle database landscapes, ensuring optimal performance and standards compliance. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and drive architectur...

Philadelphia, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Cybersecurity Control Analyst, driving compliance and control assessments while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance our GRC program and strengthen cybersecuri...

United StatesRemote

3 days 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.