Senior Level Database Developer Jobs

Senior level database developer jobs put experienced professionals in charge of data architecture decisions, performance standards, and the engineering work that depends on them. Roles are 41% remote or hybrid across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Science & Research, with employers like Thermo Fisher Scientific, Gusto, and Amazon Web Services hiring at this level now.

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Open roles137+
Top stateTexas
Top employerThermo Fisher Scientific
Top cityRemote
Work type59% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Booz Allen Hamilton
Database Administrator
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Booz Allen Hamilton
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Database Administrator
Booz Allen Hamilton
Atlanta, Georgia
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$87k - $198k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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DCS Corp
Database Architect
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DCS Corp
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Database Architect
DCS Corp
Dayton, Ohio
Cloud Architecture
Network Engineering
Solutions Architecture
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) ? Level 2
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Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) ? Level 2
Rividium
Quantico, Virginia
Data Engineering
Database Administration (DBA)
IT Support
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

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Amazon Web Services
Sr. UX Designer, Database UX
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Amazon Web Services
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Sr. UX Designer, Database UX
Amazon Web Services
Santa Clara, California
Content Marketing
Copywriting & Editorial
Creative & Design
$156k - $212k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sr. Staff Database Architect
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Sr. Staff Database Architect
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Ohio
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$136k - $204k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Senior Level Database Developer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Thermo Fisher Scientific17
  • Gusto
    Gusto5
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services3
  • UKG
    UKG2
  • Point72
    Point722

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software37
  • Consulting & Professional Services24
  • Science & Research17
  • Banking & Financial Services10
  • Fintech7

Senior Level Database Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level database developer job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who can own database design end to end, not just execute tickets. Demonstrating experience with performance tuning, schema architecture, disaster recovery planning, and mentoring junior engineers sets candidates apart. Strong candidates also show they can translate technical tradeoffs into business terms and lead cross-functional projects with minimal oversight.

Which companies hire senior level database developers?

Companies hiring senior level database developers right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Gusto, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large enterprises with complex data environments and mid-size technology companies scaling their data infrastructure.

Are there remote senior level database developer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid opportunities are common at this level. About 41% of senior level database developer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how mature database teams have adapted to distributed work. On-site roles do still exist, typically in regulated industries or organizations with strict data residency requirements.

What makes a database developer role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. A senior database developer is expected to design systems from the ground up, set data standards others follow, diagnose and resolve complex performance issues independently, and mentor mid and junior team members. Leadership in architecture reviews, cross-team collaboration, and long-term capacity planning are all expected at this stage.

Which industries hire the most senior level database developers?

Senior Level database developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, high-stakes data environments where database reliability, security, and scalability directly affect core business outcomes.