Database Administrator at Mercor

Database Administrator | $75–100/hr | Remote Worldwide

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI organization to recruit experienced Database Administrators for a high-priority AI training and evaluation project. This 6-week contract opportunity involves performing real-world database operations to support AI model development focused on SQL, systems administration, and performance optimization.

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 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

Project Details:

• Remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule
• Minimum commitment: 30 hours/week
• Project duration: approximately 6 weeks
• Compensation: $90–100/hour for U.S.-based freelancers (localized rates may vary)
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Independent contractor classification

About Mercor:

Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. Backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, and industry leaders including Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, we've helped thousands of professionals work on frontier AI projects.