SQL Database Administrator Expert

SQL Database Administrator Expert

Join Mercor to apply for the SQL Database Administrator Expert role. Mercor is an AI talent agency connecting elite creative and technical talent with leading research labs.

Base pay range : $75.00/hr - $100.00/hr

Location : Remote

Type : Contract (Independent contractor)

Duration : Approx. 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 & Legal

• Independent contractor.
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

• Submit your resume.
• Domain expertise interview.
• Short form assessment.

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