Role Overview
Collaborating with a leading AI organization to identify experienced Database Administrators for a high-priority training and evaluation project. Freelancers will perform a wide range of 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 bring practical, 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
- 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 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
More About the Opportunity
- Expected commitment: minimum 30 hours/week (flexible scheduling)
- Project duration: approximately 6 weeks
Application Process
To apply, submit your resume. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a domain expertise interview and asked to complete a brief application form. Final selection may include practical tasks or sample deliverables.
Contract and Payment Terms
- You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
- This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
- Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
- Your work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
- Payments are weekly via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
Skills: sql,mysql,database administration,database
