Job Description

Overview

Join or sign in to find your next job. This listing is for the SQL Database Admin Specialist role at Mercor.

Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $100.00/hr

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco.

Position: Database Administrator

Type: Contract

Compensation: $75–$100/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: ~6 weeks

Commitment: 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

  • 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 & Logistics

  • Independent contractor
  • Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

  • Submit your resume
  • Domain expertise interview
  • Short form

Resources & Support

  • Details about the interview process and platform information at Mercor
  • For help or support, contact

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