SQL Database Administrator (Remote)

This role is presented as part of a referral program to identify experienced Database Administrators (DBA) for a high-priority project focused on real-world database administration. Freelancers will perform hands-on database operations across MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, contributing to AI model development in areas such as SQL querying, systems administration, performance tuning, indexing, and optimization. This short-term, remote contract is well suited for DBAs with practical, production-level experience who want to apply their skills to applied AI training. Apply here :  https://trainmind.one/database-administrator-remote Important :  Only applications submitted through this link enter the hiring company's pipeline. Hourly Rate: USD $75 - USD $100/hour Contract Duration: Through end of February (extension possible) Commitment: minimum 30 hours/week Location: Fully remote Payment: Weekly payouts via Stripe Connect, based on hours logged High performers are prioritized for future AI Finance, LLM Evaluation, and Modeling projects Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided) 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 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 Desired Qualifications 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator working in production environments Expert-level SQL skills and 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 Application Process (Takes 20 min) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form