Database Administrator (Remote) - High-Priority Training and Evaluation Project

• Title: Database Administrators (Remote)
• Engagement: Hourly contract (independent contractor)
• Rate: USD 75-100/hour
• Location: Remote – candidates based in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Dubai, or Australia who are legally able to work as independent contractors in their jurisdiction.

Role Overview

One of our clients is collaborating with a leading AI organization to identify experienced Database Administrators for a high-priority training and evaluation project. Freelancers will perform real-world database operations to support AI model development focused on SQL, systems administration, and performance optimization. This short-term contract is ideal for experts ready to contribute production-grade insights to frontier AI training efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize complex SQL queries using EXPLAIN plans and indexing strategies
• Implement schema changes with CREATE/ALTER statements and rollback planning
• Configure and validate automated backup and restoration procedures
• Manage user roles and permissions following defined security policies
• Export/import data between systems with validation checks and encoding integrity
• Execute data quality checks and report violations with remediation scripts

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• Apply statistics updates, manage transaction logs, and test failover recovery
• Perform compliance data extractions, patching, and system audits for enterprise use cases
• Document processes and performance findings in clear, reproducible formats

Ideal Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in production environments
• Expert-level SQL skills; proficiency with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or SQL Server
• Strong background in performance tuning, security, data integrity, and schema design
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., SOX), data export formats, and backup tooling
• Comfortable handling large datasets, interpreting execution plans, and managing database infrastructure end-to-end
• Ability to produce production-quality scripts and documentation for technical audiences

More About the Opportunity

• Expected commitment: minimum 30 hours/week

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• Project duration: approximately 6 weeks

Application Process

• Submit your resume
• Participate in a domain expertise interview and complete a short form
• All qualified applicants are considered, with reasonable accommodations provided upon request

Contract and Payment Terms

• Independent contractor engagement
• Fully remote and flexible schedule
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance
• No access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution
• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
• H-1B or STEM OPT sponsorship not available

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