This role is presented as part of a referral program to identify experienced Database Administrators (DBA) for a high-priority project focused on real-world database administration. Freelancers will perform hands-on database operations across MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, contributing to AI model development in areas such as SQL querying, systems administration, performance tuning, indexing, and optimization. This short-term, remote contract is well suited for DBAs with practical, production-level experience who want to apply their skills to applied AI training.

Apply here: https://trainmind.one/database-administrator-remote

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Hourly Rate: USD $75 - USD $100/hour

Contract Duration: Through end of February (extension possible)

Commitment: minimum 30 hours/week

Location: Fully remote

Payment: Weekly payouts via Stripe Connect, based on hours logged

High performers are prioritized for future AI Finance, LLM Evaluation, and Modeling projects

Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)

- 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

Desired 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

Application Process (Takes 20 min)

- Upload resume

- AI interview based on your resume

- Submit form

📌 Database Administrator (Remote) (Mumbai)
🏢 TrainMind
📍 Mumbai