Experienced Database Administrator (Remote) for AI Project

About the Role

We are seeking an Experienced Database Administrator (Remote) to join a high-priority training and evaluation project in collaboration with a leading AI organization. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to AI model development through real-world database operations. As a Database Administrator, you will work remotely, providing your expertise in SQL, systems administration, and performance optimization.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL).
• Knowledge of database monitoring tools and performance metrics.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

What We Offer

• Fully remote and flexible schedule.
• Competitive hourly rate of $75-100/hour.
• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects.
• Potential for project extensions based on performance.