Database Administrator SQL - Remote

New Era Solutions; Remote; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking experienced Database Administrators for a short-term, fully remote project. Candidates should have over 5 years of production experience and expert-level SQL skills, with proficiency in PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server. Responsibilities include optimizing SQL queries, managing user roles, and ensuring data integrity. The project offers flexibility with a commitment of at least 30 hours per week for about 6 weeks, with potential for extension based on performance.

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.

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.

Skills

SQL skills

Performance tuning

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQL Server

Job description

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.