Job Title : Database Administrator (Contract)
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Base Pay Range
$75–$100 / hour
Location
Remote
Duration & Commitment
~6 weeks, 30+ hours / week
Role 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.
Qualifications – Must‑Have
5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator 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.
Compensation & Legal
Independent contractor
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Submit your resume
Domain expertise interview
Short form
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check : https : / / talent.docs.mercor.com / welcome / welcome
For any help or support, reach out to : support@mercor.com
PS : Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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