We are hiring a Senior Database Administrator to support a high-priority project enabling next-generation AI model training. The role involves hands-on database operations, performance optimization, and production-grade system management. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience as a production Database Administrator.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
- Job Title: Database Administrator
- Location: Remote
- Compensation: $90–$100 per hour; weekly payments; independent contractor role
We are hiring on behalf of one of our clients — a global leader in AI infrastructure and large-scale data systems — for experienced Database Administrators to support a high-priority project enabling next-generation AI model training. This short-term contract involves hands-on database operations, performance optimization, and production-grade system management.
Role Overview
As a Database Administrator, you will execute critical tasks across performance tuning, schema management, data quality validation, and operational workflows. Your expertise will support the stability, reliability, and efficiency of large-scale data environments used for advanced AI model development.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and optimize complex SQL queries using indexing, EXPLAIN plans, and execution analysis
- Implement schema updates with rollback strategies and version control
- Configure, test, and verify automated backup and restoration workflows
- Manage roles, permissions, and database security policies
- Import and export data with full validation and integrity checks
- Conduct data quality audits and develop remediation scripts
- Manage transaction logs, update statistics, and test failover and recovery workflows
- Perform system audits, patching, and compliance-driven data extractions
- Document workflows, performance findings, and technical procedures clearly
Ideal Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a production Database Administrator
- Expert-level SQL skills with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
- Strong background in performance tuning, schema design, and data integrity management
- Familiarity with compliance standards, operational tooling, and backup/restore systems
- Ability to work with large datasets and produce reliable, production-grade scripts
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
Opportunity Details
- Approximately 6-week engagement
- Minimum 30 hours per week
- Fully remote and asynchronous
- Independent contractor position
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Weekly payments
- Flexible remote work conditions
- Opportunity to support a high-impact AI infrastructure project
- Work alongside teams advancing next-generation data and AI capabilities
Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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If you’re ready to bring your database expertise to a mission-critical AI initiative, apply now.