Database Administrator (Remote)

Job description

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to our partner that collaborates with the worlds leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Position: Database Administrator (DBA)

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $75–$100 per hour

Location: Remote (Global)

Commitment: Fixed-term (Approx. 30 hrs/week)

Role Responsibilities:

• Design, optimize, and analyze complex SQL queries using execution plans, indexing, and query optimization techniques
• Implement and manage schema changes using CREATE/ALTER statements with proper rollback planning
• Configure, test, and validate automated backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Manage database users, roles, permissions, and access controls in line with security policies
• Perform data exports and imports across systems with integrity, encoding, and validation checks
• Execute data quality checks, identify inconsistencies, and provide remediation scripts
• Maintain database statistics, transaction logs, and conduct failover and recovery testing
• Support compliance-driven data extraction, system patching, and audit readiness
• Document database processes, performance findings, and operational best practices clearly

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator in production environments
• Strong expertise in SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or SQL Server)
• Proven experience with performance tuning, indexing, and execution plan analysis
• Solid understanding of data security, integrity, backups, and recovery strategies
• Experience handling large-scale datasets and managing databases end-to-end
• Ability to produce production-grade scripts and technical documentation

Preferred:

• Experience working with enterprise compliance standards (e.g., SOX)
• Familiarity with database auditing, patching, and governance workflows
• Prior experience supporting data-intensive or AI-related systems
• Comfort working independently in a remote, fast-paced technical environment

Application Process:

• Apply for the job role.
• Await the official message/email from our recruitment team (typically within 1–2 days).

Role: 

Database Administrator

Industry Type: 

IT Services & Consulting

Department: 

Engineering – Software & QA

Employment Type: 

Part Time, Temporary/Contractual

Role Category: 

DBA / Data warehousing

EducationUG: 

Any Graduate