Database Admin File Maker

ISHIR; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A digital innovation company is seeking a Database Admin (File Maker) to manage the migration of databases to the FileMaker Cloud. This 100% remote position requires 4+ years of experience in FileMaker Server access recovery and database verification. Responsibilities include gaining admin access, creating a new FileMaker Cloud database, and ensuring accurate data transfer. Apply if you have a passion for technology and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience recovering FileMaker Server access.
• Experience with FileMaker Server and FileMaker Cloud.
• Proven track record in transferring on-prem FileMaker databases.

Responsibilities

• Recover admin-level access to FileMaker Server.
• Create a new database in FileMaker Cloud.
• Transfer and verify the database, ensuring accuracy.

Skills

FileMaker Server access recovery

Database migration to FileMaker Cloud

Database backup and validation

Schema recreation and data transfer

Job description

Job Title - Database Admin (File Maker)
Work Location- Austin, Tx (100% Remote)
Duration- 2 months (might extend)
Work Timings- 8 AM - 5 PM CST

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled FileMaker professional with 4+ years of expertise in recovering FileMaker Server access, administering FileMaker environments, and executing seamless migrations to FileMaker Cloud. Skilled in managing end-to-end migration processes, including credential recovery, schema recreation, data transfer, and verification, ensuring accuracy, security, and functionality. Proven ability to deliver reliable backups, replicate complex database structures, and validate large datasets (7,000+ records, 40+ fields) with thorough testing and certification for business continuity.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scope of Work:
  Phase 1: Recover Admin-Level Access to FileMaker Server
• Gain administrative access to on-premise FileMaker Server v13.
• Create a new set of admin credentials for the Agency.
• Perform two local backups of the existing FileMaker database.
  Deliverables:
  1. One set of new admin credentials.
  2. Two backup copies of the on-premise database.
• Phase 2: Create New Database in FileMaker Cloud
• Build a new, empty database in FileMaker Cloud.
• Ensure schema (tables, fields, calculations, summaries) matches existing on-premise database (7,300 records; 45 fields).
• Deliverables:
  1. New FileMaker Cloud database, identical in structure to the on-premise database.
• Phase 3: Transfer & Verify Database
• Upload copy of the on-premise database to FileMaker Cloud.
• Perform pre-upload checks and fix issues if necessary.
  Verify post-migration accuracy:
• Ensure all records are migrated.
• Validate that fields function correctly.
• Randomly test 350 nonsequential records against the original on-premise database.
• Provide certifications and test results to the Agency.
  Deliverables:
  1. Populated and functional FileMaker Cloud database.
  2. Certification of successful record transfer.
  3. Certification of proper field functionality.
  4. Verification report on 350 tested records.

Required Qualifications:

• Required: 4+ years of experience recovering FileMaker Server access, experience working with FileMaker Server and FileMaker Cloud, and experience transferring on-prem FileMaker databases to FileMaker Cloud.

ABOUT ISHIR

ISHIR is a digital innovation and enterprise AI services provider. We work with startups and enterprises to shape the future through accelerated innovation, deep technical expertise, access to global digital talent and a passion for complex problem-solving. With our help, our clients overcome their most difficult digital challenges leveraging AI.

We are not just consultants, we are partners in our clients' success, assisting them with regaining competitive edge by identifying opportunities for differentiation, industry disruption, scalable innovation, and go-to-market strategies that deliver successful outcomes.

At ISHIR, we help bold businesses accelerate innovation through Talent, Speed-to-Market, and AI. We help make an impact by solving real problems using innovation, improved customer experiences and the right technologies.

As an ISHIR employee, you will get the advanced training you need to be successful, and the opportunity to apply it. You must be passionate about technology, crave responsibility, and be eager to apply your knowledge to real business solutions for our startup and enterprise customers.