Database administrator jobs in Iowa City, IA

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI organization to identify experienced Database Administrators for a high-priority training and evaluation project. Freelancers will be tasked with performing 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. * * * **2\. 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 * * * **3\. 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 * * * **4\. More About the Opportunity** - Remote and asynchronous - work on your own schedule - **Expected commitment: minimum 30 hours/week** - **Project duration: ~6 weeks** * * * **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** - $90-100/hour for U.S.-based freelancers (localized rates may vary) - Paid weekly via Stripe Connect - You'll be classified as an independent contractor * * * **6\. Application Process** - Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form * * * **7\. About Mercor** - Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. - Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.

Job description of DB Administrator/IT Analyst An individual skilled in business system applications, processes, and workflow in supporting a dynamic business and environment. The individual needs to possess the following technical skills: Operational System/Application Administration: Experience with Softrax or other subscription management application System security, including identity access management Application upgrades and enhancements System configuration/customization Troubleshooting issues Responding to incidents and requests System Interfaces: SQL Server Integration Services package creation and deployment SQL Interface Scripts SQL Server Database Expertise: Database Administration Database Security Writing Queries (complex joins) and creating Database views Writing Stored Procedures Database updates - one-off updates as well as mass inserts/updates Scheduling SQL Jobs Preferred Qualifications/Skills: Project management Good interpersonal, coordination, and analytical skills. Knowledge of basic business concepts. Familiar with compliance standards, such as SOX, healthcare, operational, regulatory, etc. Good systems analysis and/or programming skills. Knowledge of MS applications - Word, Excel, Project, Visio, Outlook Regards Rahul Bansiwaal ********************************************** ************ | Office: ************** EXT: 444 rahulb@net2source>com www>net2source>com 270 Davidson Ave, Suite 704, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA Knowledge is Power>

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you'll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement-where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Database Administrator is responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of IDT's SQL Server infrastructure. This position works with developers, infrastructure administrators, and end users to ensure performant delivery of data supporting core business operations. This position reports to the Manager of Data Services and is part of the Data Services team located in Coralville and will be an on-site role In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Administer a broad SQL Server environment comprising ~50 instances and ~150 TB of data Monitor SQL Server utilization and provide recommendations to meet IDT's evolving needs Assist internal development teams to design and deploy accurate and performant T-SQL Formulate policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management Work with independent software vendors to meet their data needs while also maintaining IDT's standards for security and integrity The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelor's degree, or Associate's degree in a related field with equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in a similar role administering SQL Server. 3+ years of experience administering SQL Server 2012 or later. 1+ year of experience administering SQL Server Availability Groups, Replication, and Clustering. Proven experience collaborating within cross-functional teams composed of both technical and non-technical personnel. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Administering SQL Server backups using Rubrik Security Cloud PowerShell 5.1/7 SQL Server Query Store IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit **************** Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:************** or applyassistance@danaher.com.

Database developer to support front end systems (as needed by developers across the organization, in support of web services, third party, or internal development needs) to the exclusion of reporting needs by other departments. Developed code includes but is not limited to PL/SQL in the form of Triggers, Procedures, Functions, & Materialized Views. Generates custom driven applications for intra-department use for business users in a rapid application development platform (primarily APEX). Responsible for functional testing and deployment of code through the development life cycle. Works with end-users to obtain business requirements. Responsible for developing, testing, improving, and maintaining new and existing processes to help users retrieve data effectively. Collaborates with administrators and business users to provide technical support and identify new requirements. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Design stable, reliable and effective database processes. Solve database usage issues and malfunctions. Gather user requirements and identify new features. Provide data management support to users. Ensure all database programs meet company and performance requirements. Research and suggest new database products, services, and protocols. Requirements and skills In-depth understanding of data management (e.g. permissions, security, and monitoring) Excellent analytical and organization skills An ability to understand front-end user requirements and a problem-solving attitude Excellent verbal and written communication skills Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned. Stays informed regarding current computer technologies and relational database management systems with related business trends and developments. Consults with respective IT management in analyzing business functions and management needs and seeks new and more effective solutions. Seeks out new systems and software that reduces processing time and/or provides better information availability and decision-making capability. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $115,000- 128,000 yearly Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Required Knowledge Considerable knowledge of on-line and design of computer applications. Require Experience One to three years of database development/administration experience. Skills/Abilities Strong creative and analytical thinking skills. Well organized with strong project management skills. Good interpersonal and supervisory abilities. Ability to train and provide aid others.

About defi SOLUTIONS: It's an exciting time to join defi! defi SOLUTIONS is a pioneer in end-to-end, SaaS loan originations, servicing, and managed servicing solutions. Our customers include the highest-volume captive auto lenders, banks, credit unions, and finance companies in North America. We have more than three decades of experience helping lenders reduce time-to-market, streamline operations, and customize lending processes with proven, scalable performance. Learn more at defisolutions.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Position Purpose: The Lead Database Administrator is responsible for managing all operational aspects of production and non-production database environments across multiple data centers supporting defi SOLUTIONS. This role oversees daily database performance, backups, tuning, patching, and overall maintenance of all database systems. You will collaborate with operational and engineering teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and deliver reliable database services. Additionally, you'll work closely with Client Services, Relationship Management, and various development and technical teams to ensure the operational needs of both clients and internal users are consistently met. This is a multifaceted role requiring strong communication, leadership, and technical expertise to maintain high availability, performance, and security across all database platforms. Participation with On-Call is a critical aspect of this role, ensuring 24/7 support and rapid response to production issues or outages. Essential functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Setup, configure and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups on virtual machines. Primary responsibilities include installation, configuration, security management, patching, upgrades, backups, restores, environment refreshes, performance tuning, routine maintenance, disaster recovery planning and alerting/monitoring. Support ongoing database maintenance tasks, many of which must be completed within defined maintenance windows to ensure system availability and compliance. Support both Azure and AWS SQL Enviornments Interact with clients, analysts, and other team members to resolve issues. Assist less experienced team members and assist in problem resolution as necessary. Critical On-Call support to participate in incident and problem management processes and provide support as needed to ensure system reliability and timely issue resolution. Stay Current on emerging technologies Collaborate with other members of the Operations Team to design and implement solutions Open and Escalate cases with Microsoft when required ** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required education and experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience 10+ years' experience in an IT operations environment performing database administration. 3+ years of experience with Azure portal and all topics in Azure related to database maintenance including SQLMI and AzureSQL with failover groups as well as Azure CLI 3+ years of experience with AWS portal including CLI, S3, EC2, EBS and infrastructure knowledge 3+ years of experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups PowerShell Scripting experience Deep knowledge of SQL internal functionality including but not limited to Query Processing and Optimization Reading and Analyzing Execution plans, table statistics, data distribution and execution times Indexing Mechanisms Types, Maintenance and impact Transaction Management Isolation levels, Locking mechanisms, deadlocks, etc. Storage Architecture Data Pages, filegroups, row/page compression, etc. Expert in large database design (logical, physical, conceptual) for OLTP and data warehouse environments using the Microsoft platform. Backup and Recovery Backup types, Recovery Models, PITR, Disaster Recovery Planning, etc. Experience with maintaining high availability SQL environments and Disaster Recovery Strategies. Security and Access Control Authentication, Encryption, auditing, access requirements, etc. Monitoring and Performance Tuning Wait Statistics, Dynamic Management Views, Query Store, etc. Experience with Datadog, Elastic or New Relic Maintenance and Housekeeping Database Consistency checks, statistics updates, index maintenance, log file management. Experience using SQL Server Agent to develop and schedule administration jobs, alerts and groups. Effective analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. No management experience is required. Preferred education and experience: Knowledge in Snowflake Administration Knowledge and experience working on Azure Cloud, Azure SQL and SQL Managed Instance is a plus Knowledge in Azure resources such as Storage Accounts, Blob Storage, Keyvault, Azure Active Directory Additional eligibility requirements: An achiever, self-starter, and eager to learn You'll have a proven track record of results as we'll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time and your team's time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Most importantly, you'll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team. Travel required: Travel is potential to be 10% of time Affirmative Action/EEO statement: defi SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

It's an exciting time to join defi! defi SOLUTIONS is a pioneer in end-to-end, SaaS loan originations, servicing, and managed servicing solutions. Our customers include the highest-volume captive auto lenders, banks, credit unions, and finance companies in North America. We have more than three decades of experience helping lenders reduce time-to-market, streamline operations, and customize lending processes with proven, scalable performance. Learn more at defisolutions.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Position Purpose: The Lead Database Administrator is responsible for managing all operational aspects of production and non-production database environments across multiple data centers supporting defi SOLUTIONS. This role oversees daily database performance, backups, tuning, patching, and overall maintenance of all database systems. You will collaborate with operational and engineering teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and deliver reliable database services. Additionally, you'll work closely with Client Services, Relationship Management, and various development and technical teams to ensure the operational needs of both clients and internal users are consistently met. This is a multifaceted role requiring strong communication, leadership, and technical expertise to maintain high availability, performance, and security across all database platforms. Participation with On-Call is a critical aspect of this role, ensuring 24/7 support and rapid response to production issues or outages. Essential functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. * Setup, configure and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups on virtual machines. * Primary responsibilities include installation, configuration, security management, patching, upgrades, backups, restores, environment refreshes, performance tuning, routine maintenance, disaster recovery planning and alerting/monitoring. * Support ongoing database maintenance tasks, many of which must be completed within defined maintenance windows to ensure system availability and compliance. * Support both Azure and AWS SQL Enviornments * Interact with clients, analysts, and other team members to resolve issues. * Assist less experienced team members and assist in problem resolution as necessary. * Critical On-Call support to participate in incident and problem management processes and provide support as needed to ensure system reliability and timely issue resolution. * Stay Current on emerging technologies * Collaborate with other members of the Operations Team to design and implement solutions * Open and Escalate cases with Microsoft when required Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required education and experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience * 10+ years' experience in an IT operations environment performing database administration. * 3+ years of experience with Azure portal and all topics in Azure related to database maintenance including SQLMI and AzureSQL with failover groups as well as Azure CLI * 3+ years of experience with AWS portal including CLI, S3, EC2, EBS and infrastructure knowledge * 3+ years of experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups * PowerShell Scripting experience * Deep knowledge of SQL internal functionality including but not limited to * Query Processing and Optimization * Reading and Analyzing Execution plans, table statistics, data distribution and execution times * Indexing Mechanisms * Types, Maintenance and impact * Transaction Management * Isolation levels, Locking mechanisms, deadlocks, etc. * Storage Architecture * Data Pages, filegroups, row/page compression, etc. * Expert in large database design (logical, physical, conceptual) for OLTP and data warehouse environments using the Microsoft platform. * Backup and Recovery * Backup types, Recovery Models, PITR, Disaster Recovery Planning, etc. * Experience with maintaining high availability SQL environments and Disaster Recovery Strategies. * Security and Access Control * Authentication, Encryption, auditing, access requirements, etc. * Monitoring and Performance Tuning * Wait Statistics, Dynamic Management Views, Query Store, etc. * Experience with Datadog, Elastic or New Relic * Maintenance and Housekeeping * Database Consistency checks, statistics updates, index maintenance, log file management. * Experience using SQL Server Agent to develop and schedule administration jobs, alerts and groups. * Effective analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. * No management experience is required. Preferred education and experience: * Knowledge in Snowflake Administration * Knowledge and experience working on Azure Cloud, Azure SQL and SQL Managed Instance is a plus * Knowledge in Azure resources such as Storage Accounts, Blob Storage, Keyvault, Azure Active Directory Additional eligibility requirements: * An achiever, self-starter, and eager to learn * You'll have a proven track record of results as we'll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time and your team's time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. * Most importantly, you'll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team. Travel required: * Travel is potential to be 10% of time Affirmative Action/EEO statement: defi SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Title: SQL DBA Duration: 6 Months Job Description: Provide deep technical expertise to support delivery and maintenance of IT solutions. Provide IT teams and business personnel with technology solutions by weighing advantages of technology standards, market availability of products, and risks and benefits of technology to meet business/IT needs. Significant customer engagement, work planning, project management services provided to IT customers. Expected to work under minimal supervision. Responsibilities: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline and typically 5 - 7+ years hands-on experience MS SQL Server, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Experience in migration of users, databases, and/or database servers Broad technical expertise with deep technical knowledge in MS SQL Server. Experience with Database Mirroring, AlwaysOn Technology. Excellent communications skills - Able to effectively communicate highly technical information in non-technical terminology (written and verbal) Understanding of change management principles associated with new technology implementations. Understands and applies project management principles when leading and directing work Expected Skills: MS SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2014 MS Office Preferred: Technical certification in Technical Area of Specialty Additional Information Thanks & Regards' ________________________________________________________________________ ___ Vikram Bhalla | Team Recruitment | Mindlance, Inc. | W : ************ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost. Job Description Description: This position is within our Enterprise Data & Analytics/Credit Risk Management Production Support Data Quality and Metrics team and provides support of critical month-end data loads data quality initiatives that support to the data mart, which is used by the Credit Risk Management business unit for CAR, CCAR (Comprehensive Capital Analysis Review) and BASEL regulatory reporting, as well as other business critical reporting needs. This position will play a senior lead role ensuring proper implementation of data quality during the creation and modification of data, according to data quality standards, guidelines, metrics and quality-expectations. Defines rules to evaluate data quality and creates effective test plans. Ensures accuracy, completeness, integrity, consistency, uniqueness and timeliness of data. Executes Data Quality and Metrics team tests/assessments and data cleansing activities. Serves as a liaison between the business and internal clients in managing the data loads for one or many portfolios, including execution of data load steps and active troubleshooting as needed to keep data loads on-schedule. Leads proposal, design and implementation of data load process improvements to reduce speed to market and improve data quality for our customers. Qualifications Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following tasks: Reviews data loaded into the data mart for accuracy Recommends maintenance enhancements and data quality metric requirements for data processes to improve the accuracy of the data mart data Reviews referential integrity and historical integrity of data mart data Assist in determining root cause of data quality issues and recommending short term and long term solutions Perform in depth testing and validation of key data quality issues identified by business partners and other users of the data mart Investigate, troubleshoot and document source-to-target and other data issues from internal and external customers Resolves data quality problems Leads planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance of process to support and improve the CLRTY database platform. Leads consultation with and provides guidance to database users and client groups, often recommending tactical and strategic solutions. Actively communicate data quality issues with multiple internal and external customers Performs complex server-class database testing activities across various platforms and environments including one or more of the following: Business requirement identification and analysis. Conceptual, logical, and/or physical database design Perform and create SQL queries to identify data issues. Data modeling and/or mapping, mapping analysis. Moderate to complex programming and coding to automate and/or support the database environment, SQL query creation and testing. Analyze, query and manipulate data according to defined business rules and procedures Performance monitoring and tuning. Evaluate large datasets for quality and accuracy Work with programmers to correct data quality errors Determine root cause for data quality errors and make recommendations for long-term solutions Research and determine scope and complexity of issue so as to identify steps to fix issue Analyzing database data quality metrics and assisting with capacity planning data quality dashboard output and review. Ensure adherence to data quality standards, Identify areas of improvement Planning, testing, configuration and execution of installations, upgrades and migrations, SQL queries associated with key data issues found by customers. Implementing security controls Implementing an indexing strategy to support both effective data loads, and well as user extraction of data. Leads mentors and/or provides guidance to less experienced database analysts, including guidance for troubleshooting escalated issues. Participate in the development of data/database architectures and management policies, procedures and standards. May lead moderately complex projects. The selected candidate should demonstrate the following competencies: Ability and knowledge for effectively interacting with data users, managers and other stakeholders Ability to identify and describe the complex data issues between technology and business partners Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment Ability to provide leadership by coaching, training, and mentoring Ability to identify business needs and deliver solutions in close partnership with line of business and technology Ability to influence across all organizational levels, particularly senior management Ability to actively lead oneself and implement ideas in a cross-functional team environment. Required Qualification: 5+ years database design and administration experience 5+ years of experience writing Microsoft SQL Server relational database queries, stored procedures ,query optimization and performance tuning 5+ years MS SQL server experience 5+ years of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Programming experience RQO0005045 5+ years of working with and/or writing ETL (Extract, Transform,Load) in a data warehouse environment Desired Qualification: 5+ years of working with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) experience 5+ years of Knowledge of Ab Initio experience ETL and Data Quality tool 3+ years of financial services industry experience Knowledge of QA practices, Data Quality process improvements Knowledge of research methods, data analysis using SAS or other data quality tools Knowledge and understanding of Agile Knowledge and understanding of database troubleshooting Knowledge and understanding of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Knowledge and understanding of credit risk management Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills Additional Desired Experience with Visual Basic script, SSIS expressions. Strong working knowledge and ability to use SAS, Excel, Microsoft office products and other tools to support report generation and on-going maintenance. Additional Information For more information, please contact Meher Prerana ************

Collabera is ranked amongst the top 10 Information Technology (IT) staffing firms in the U.S., with more than $550 million in sales revenue and a global presence that represents approximately 12,000+ professionals across North America (U.S., Canada), Asia Pacific (India, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia) and the United Kingdom. We support our clients with a strong recruitment model and a sincere commitment to their success, which is why more than 75% of our clients rank us amongst their top three staffing suppliers. For consultants and employees, Collabera offers an enriching experience that promotes career growth and lifelong learning. Visit ***************** to learn more about our latest job openings. Awards and Recognitions --Staffing Industry Analysts: Best Staffing Firm to Work For (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012) --Staffing Industry Analysts: Largest U.S. Staffing Firms (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013) --Staffing Industry Analysts: Largest Minority Owned IT Staffing Firm in the US. Job Description Location: Lisle, IL 60532 Job Title: Database Programmer Duration: 12+ Months (Contract to hire) Responsibilities: · Design database for OLTP and OLAP applications · Define database standards for tables, columns, indexes · Handle the daily responsibilities of supporting the build and release needs of Agile scrum teams · Provide guidance to cross-team and team members in database best practices and procedures · Support all pre-production, managed environments for middleware services and applications · Deploy code and otherproactivemaintenance activities to keep the services up and running · Own specific deployment problems and provide active coordination between various groups including internal and external groups in resolving a specific problem · Work with Development, QA and other teams to understand changes to the existing production environment on an ongoing basis and for environment support · Update documentation that communicates standards and best practices of the engineering team · Implement metrics, Success Factors and KeyPerformance Indicatorsfor the process and the team Qualifications · BS in Computer Science or equivalent · 3+ years of experience Database Programming/Management Should Have: Database capacity planning C# or Java Programming · PostgreSQL · MongoDB · NOSQL Required Skills: · Database Design · T-SQL Programming · Stored procedures/Functions/ Trigger Development · MS SQL Server Installation, configuration · Query optimization, Execution plan Analysis · MS SQL Server Job setup · Database Performance Monitoring · MS SQL Server Database Optimization Additional Information To apply for this position, or to learn more about the role, please contact: Himanshu Prajapat ************ **********************************

Database Analyst needs two years of professional work experience in financial operations, banking, database management, gift processing or similar field Database Analyst requires: Experience analyzing, investigating and solving database issues. Experience using Business Objects or other database reporting software. Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and tact. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail. Database Analyst duties: Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and tact. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail Manage, approve, and record a variety of gifts according to University policies and other related guidelines. Coordinate and record gift data uploaded through automated and semi-automated interfaces between the database and other related databases.

360 IT Professionals is a Software Development Company based in Fremont, California that offers complete technology services in Mobile development, Web development, Cloud computing and IT staffing. Merging Information Technology skills in all its services and operations, the company caters to its globally positioned clients by providing dynamic feasible IT solutions. 360 IT Professionals work along with its clients to deliver high-performance results, based exclusively on the one of a kind requirement. Our services are vast and we produce software and web products. We specialize in Mobile development, i.e. iPhone and Android apps. We use Objective C and Swift programming languages to create native applications for iPhone, whereas we use Android Code to develop native applications for Android devices. To create applications that work on cross-platforms, we use a number of frameworks such as Titanium, PhoneGap and JQuery mobile. Furthermore, we build web products and offer services such as web designing, layouts, responsive designing, graphic designing, web application development using frameworks based on model view controller architecture and content management system. Our services also extend to the domain of Cloud Computing, where we provide Salesforce CRM to effectively manage one's business and ease out all the operations by giving an easy platform. Apart from this, we also provide IT Staffing services that can help your organization to a great extent as you can hire highly skilled personnel's through us. We make sure that we deliver performance driven products that are optimally developed as per your organization's needs. Take a shot at us for your IT requirements and experience a radical change. Job Description Position Description/Responsibilities: Equal Opportunity Employer is seeking an Oracle E-Business Suites (EBS) Database Administrator to join a team of professionals providing IT services to a large Public Sector client. The work location is conveniently located downtown Chicago near all major public transportation channels. We want to speak to talented EBS DBAs who are ready for a challenging, long term engagement. You will join a team of three (3) CAI EBS DBAs supporting the client's ERP applications. You will report to client's DBA manager and will perform the following activities as directed: Oracle database installation, patching, and upgrading Application installation, configuration, patching, upgrading and cloning Code installation System and SQL tuning Backup/recovery Security implementation System monitoring and health checks SR support with Oracle Standards/best practice implementation and enforcement On-call/afterhours support on rotation basis Position Requirements/Technical Skills: Requirements/Skills Primary/ Secondary Skill level (1-5) Comments E-Business Suite Application DBA Skills (7+ years experience) R12 (2+ years) Primary 4 10+ Preferred R12 EBS Application Installation, patching and upgrading Primary 4 Experience in Payroll, HRMS and Financials (Mandatory) Worked in Multinode Architecture Environment Primary 4 Mandatory Worked in Unix/Linux Environments Primary 4 Mandatory Should have working knowledge of Oracle RAC and ASM Primary 4 Mandatory. Experience in Exadata, definite plus Application cloning using rapid clone Primary 4 Mandatory Application backup and recovery Primary 4 Mandatory Application Load balancing using HW load balancer Secondary 3 Desired Experience with OEM Grid Control Primary 3 Desired Oracle Sql Query Tuning Primary 3 Working knowledge of Oracle Performance tuning and diagnostic utilities Secondary 3 Desired Oracle Backup and recovery using Rman Primary 3 Desired; Exposure to any other backup tools is a plus. Commvault backup tool, definite plus. Working knowledge of Application Patching, maintenance and diagnostic utilities Primary 4 Mandatory Application and database auditing Secondary 3 Experienced in data life cycle management Secondary 3 Any ILM tool experience is a plus Unix Shell Scripting, Perl, Awk Secondary 3 Desired Communication Skills Primary 3 Documentation Skills Secondary 4 Highly desired Working knowledge of Oracle customer support, Product Support, Certification and product end of life policies Primary 3 Mandatory DMZ environment Secondary 3 Desired Data warehouse experience Secondary 3 Desired Additional Information Unfeigned Regards, Preeti Nahar| Sr. Talent & Client Acquisition Specialist - TAG US | 360 IT Professionals Inc. C: +1 510-254-3300 ext. 140

Job Description Pay based on experience Full-time (6:30am - 3:00pm) and part-time (10:30am - 3pm or 4:00pm - 8:45pm) available At The Summit of Coralville, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join The Summit of Coralville, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community. Full-time benefits include: PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay: Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Daily pay: Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings. Health/Dental Insurance 401K with employer match: Plan for your financial future with our 401k program. Life Insurance: Company paid life insurance Short and long-term disability: Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work Referral Bonuses: Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our support Employee Assistance Program: Connecting our employees with resources for handling personal challenges Summary of Duties of the Server The Server works in the dining room serving meals and performing related tasks regarding meal service to senior residents. The Server must work in a manner such that dining operation is pleasant and efficient. Prepare foods according to dietary standards. Essential Functions of the Server Administers or ability to follow written and oral directions. Ability to communicate and relate to the community residents. Assist in set-ups and dining room service. Take orders and serve food in appropriate fashion. Set-up and deliver trays upon request of chef/cook. Bus tables and trays in the dining room and other areas as necessary. Pour and cover beverages, assist in preparing, and covering food. Assist in proper care and use of kitchen and dining room equipment. Clean all work areas as directed. Work at a steady pace to meet demands of cooks and residents. Work cooperatively with other dining room associates to produce pleasant and efficient dining room operation. Ability to understand and relate the menu to residents. Ability to act as liaison between residents and food service department. Understand and observe infections control procedures related to food service department. Ability to follow residents' rights policies at all times. Ability to follow facility safety program. Maintain neat, clean appearance, and follow appropriate dress code as directed by chef/cook. Work scheduled shifts and demonstrate dependability. Willingness to perform other duties and assignments as necessary. Non-Essential Functions of the Server Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs. Participates in projects or committees as assigned. Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor. Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience High School Diploma or GED at a minimum. Physical requirements include the ability to communicate by speaking, seeing, and hearing sufficient to serve the residents. Professional and neat appearance and presentation, adherence to the dress code, and good personal hygiene are expected. Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with various levels of people, associates, and residents. Be free of communicable disease. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to relate to residents and associates in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances. Completion of drug testing and criminal record background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor. Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds. Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures. There is no greater way to elevate your career than by contributing your passion and skill to a senior living community. Grace Management, Inc. is committed to helping nurture a sense of belonging by helping you grow professionally. The quality of our communities is determined by the quality of our employees.

Mercor is recruiting **Database Administrators who work in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector** as independent contractors working on a research project **for one of the world's top AI companies. ** This project involves using your professional experience to design questions related to your occupation as a Database Administrator. Applicants must: - Have **4+ years full-time work experience** as a Database Administrator; and - **Be based in the US, UK, or Canada** Here are more details about the role: - We aim to make **the hourly compensation rate offered to you competitive based on your professional background and geographic location** (please note that the listed hourly compensation scale is for U. S. -based applicants and that that scale will differ depending on where a candidate is geographically based) - The work is **fully asynchronous** and can be done around your schedule - This project requires that you be able to commit a **minimum of 15 hours per week** - The work **will last for approximately 3-4 weeks after you begin the project** - Please note you will need access to a desktop or laptop computer for this project and that we **cannot accept applicants who use chromebook computers** With respect to pay and legal status: - **We can meet industry-standard compensation expectations for your current role** - We will pay you out weekly via Stripe Connect based on the number of project work hours that you log - You will be classified as an “at-will” contractor to Mercor - Please note that we **cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates**

About defi SOLUTIONS: It's an exciting time to join defi! defi SOLUTIONS is a pioneer in end-to-end, SaaS loan originations, servicing, and managed servicing solutions. Our customers include the highest-volume captive auto lenders, banks, credit unions, and finance companies in North America. We have more than three decades of experience helping lenders reduce time-to-market, streamline operations, and customize lending processes with proven, scalable performance. Learn more at defisolutions.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Position Purpose: The Lead Database Administrator is responsible for managing all operational aspects of production and non-production database environments across multiple data centers supporting defi SOLUTIONS. This role oversees daily database performance, backups, tuning, patching, and overall maintenance of all database systems. You will collaborate with operational and engineering teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and deliver reliable database services. Additionally, you'll work closely with Client Services, Relationship Management, and various development and technical teams to ensure the operational needs of both clients and internal users are consistently met. This is a multifaceted role requiring strong communication, leadership, and technical expertise to maintain high availability, performance, and security across all database platforms. Participation with On-Call is a critical aspect of this role, ensuring 24/7 support and rapid response to production issues or outages. Essential functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Setup, configure and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups on virtual machines. Primary responsibilities include installation, configuration, security management, patching, upgrades, backups, restores, environment refreshes, performance tuning, routine maintenance, disaster recovery planning and alerting/monitoring. Support ongoing database maintenance tasks, many of which must be completed within defined maintenance windows to ensure system availability and compliance. Support both Azure and AWS SQL Enviornments Interact with clients, analysts, and other team members to resolve issues. Assist less experienced team members and assist in problem resolution as necessary. Critical On-Call support to participate in incident and problem management processes and provide support as needed to ensure system reliability and timely issue resolution. Stay Current on emerging technologies Collaborate with other members of the Operations Team to design and implement solutions Open and Escalate cases with Microsoft when required ** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required education and experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience 10+ years' experience in an IT operations environment performing database administration. 3+ years of experience with Azure portal and all topics in Azure related to database maintenance including SQLMI and AzureSQL with failover groups as well as Azure CLI 3+ years of experience with AWS portal including CLI, S3, EC2, EBS and infrastructure knowledge 3+ years of experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups PowerShell Scripting experience Deep knowledge of SQL internal functionality including but not limited to Query Processing and Optimization Reading and Analyzing Execution plans, table statistics, data distribution and execution times Indexing Mechanisms Types, Maintenance and impact Transaction Management Isolation levels, Locking mechanisms, deadlocks, etc. Storage Architecture Data Pages, filegroups, row/page compression, etc. Expert in large database design (logical, physical, conceptual) for OLTP and data warehouse environments using the Microsoft platform. Backup and Recovery Backup types, Recovery Models, PITR, Disaster Recovery Planning, etc. Experience with maintaining high availability SQL environments and Disaster Recovery Strategies. Security and Access Control Authentication, Encryption, auditing, access requirements, etc. Monitoring and Performance Tuning Wait Statistics, Dynamic Management Views, Query Store, etc. Experience with Datadog, Elastic or New Relic Maintenance and Housekeeping Database Consistency checks, statistics updates, index maintenance, log file management. Experience using SQL Server Agent to develop and schedule administration jobs, alerts and groups. Effective analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. No management experience is required. Preferred education and experience: Knowledge in Snowflake Administration Knowledge and experience working on Azure Cloud, Azure SQL and SQL Managed Instance is a plus Knowledge in Azure resources such as Storage Accounts, Blob Storage, Keyvault, Azure Active Directory Additional eligibility requirements: An achiever, self-starter, and eager to learn You'll have a proven track record of results as we'll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time and your team's time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Most importantly, you'll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team. Travel required: Travel is potential to be 10% of time Affirmative Action/EEO statement: defi SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Collabera is ranked amongst the top 10 Information Technology (IT) staffing firms in the U.S., with more than $550 million in sales revenue and a global presence that represents approximately 12,000+ professionals across North America (U.S., Canada), Asia Pacific (India, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia) and the United Kingdom. We support our clients with a strong recruitment model and a sincere commitment to their success, which is why more than 75% of our clients rank us amongst their top three staffing suppliers. For consultants and employees, Collabera offers an enriching experience that promotes career growth and lifelong learning. Visit ***************** to learn more about our latest job openings. Awards and Recognitions --Staffing Industry Analysts: Best Staffing Firm to Work For (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012) --Staffing Industry Analysts: Largest U.S. Staffing Firms (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013) --Staffing Industry Analysts: Largest Minority Owned IT Staffing Firm in the US. Job Description Location: Lisle, IL 60532 Job Title: Database Programmer Duration: 12+ Months (Contract to hire) Responsibilities: · Design database for OLTP and OLAP applications · Define database standards for tables, columns, indexes · Handle the daily responsibilities of supporting the build and release needs of Agile scrum teams · Provide guidance to cross-team and team members in database best practices and procedures · Support all pre-production, managed environments for middleware services and applications · Deploy code and otherproactivemaintenance activities to keep the services up and running · Own specific deployment problems and provide active coordination between various groups including internal and external groups in resolving a specific problem · Work with Development, QA and other teams to understand changes to the existing production environment on an ongoing basis and for environment support · Update documentation that communicates standards and best practices of the engineering team · Implement metrics, Success Factors and KeyPerformance Indicatorsfor the process and the team Qualifications · BS in Computer Science or equivalent · 3+ years of experience Database Programming/Management Should Have: Database capacity planning C# or Java Programming · PostgreSQL · MongoDB · NOSQL Required Skills: · Database Design · T-SQL Programming · Stored procedures/Functions/ Trigger Development · MS SQL Server Installation, configuration · Query optimization, Execution plan Analysis · MS SQL Server Job setup · Database Performance Monitoring · MS SQL Server Database Optimization Additional Information To apply for this position, or to learn more about the role, please contact: Himanshu Prajapat ************ **********************************

It's an exciting time to join defi! defi SOLUTIONS is a pioneer in end-to-end, SaaS loan originations, servicing, and managed servicing solutions. Our customers include the highest-volume captive auto lenders, banks, credit unions, and finance companies in North America. We have more than three decades of experience helping lenders reduce time-to-market, streamline operations, and customize lending processes with proven, scalable performance. Learn more at defisolutions.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Position Purpose: The Lead Database Administrator is responsible for managing all operational aspects of production and non-production database environments across multiple data centers supporting defi SOLUTIONS. This role oversees daily database performance, backups, tuning, patching, and overall maintenance of all database systems. You will collaborate with operational and engineering teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and deliver reliable database services. Additionally, you'll work closely with Client Services, Relationship Management, and various development and technical teams to ensure the operational needs of both clients and internal users are consistently met. This is a multifaceted role requiring strong communication, leadership, and technical expertise to maintain high availability, performance, and security across all database platforms. Participation with On-Call is a critical aspect of this role, ensuring 24/7 support and rapid response to production issues or outages. Essential functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. * Setup, configure and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups on virtual machines. * Primary responsibilities include installation, configuration, security management, patching, upgrades, backups, restores, environment refreshes, performance tuning, routine maintenance, disaster recovery planning and alerting/monitoring. * Support ongoing database maintenance tasks, many of which must be completed within defined maintenance windows to ensure system availability and compliance. * Support both Azure and AWS SQL Enviornments * Interact with clients, analysts, and other team members to resolve issues. * Assist less experienced team members and assist in problem resolution as necessary. * Critical On-Call support to participate in incident and problem management processes and provide support as needed to ensure system reliability and timely issue resolution. * Stay Current on emerging technologies * Collaborate with other members of the Operations Team to design and implement solutions * Open and Escalate cases with Microsoft when required Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required education and experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience * 10+ years' experience in an IT operations environment performing database administration. * 3+ years of experience with Azure portal and all topics in Azure related to database maintenance including SQLMI and AzureSQL with failover groups as well as Azure CLI * 3+ years of experience with AWS portal including CLI, S3, EC2, EBS and infrastructure knowledge * 3+ years of experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups * PowerShell Scripting experience * Deep knowledge of SQL internal functionality including but not limited to * Query Processing and Optimization * Reading and Analyzing Execution plans, table statistics, data distribution and execution times * Indexing Mechanisms * Types, Maintenance and impact * Transaction Management * Isolation levels, Locking mechanisms, deadlocks, etc. * Storage Architecture * Data Pages, filegroups, row/page compression, etc. * Expert in large database design (logical, physical, conceptual) for OLTP and data warehouse environments using the Microsoft platform. * Backup and Recovery * Backup types, Recovery Models, PITR, Disaster Recovery Planning, etc. * Experience with maintaining high availability SQL environments and Disaster Recovery Strategies. * Security and Access Control * Authentication, Encryption, auditing, access requirements, etc. * Monitoring and Performance Tuning * Wait Statistics, Dynamic Management Views, Query Store, etc. * Experience with Datadog, Elastic or New Relic * Maintenance and Housekeeping * Database Consistency checks, statistics updates, index maintenance, log file management. * Experience using SQL Server Agent to develop and schedule administration jobs, alerts and groups. * Effective analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. * No management experience is required. Preferred education and experience: * Knowledge in Snowflake Administration * Knowledge and experience working on Azure Cloud, Azure SQL and SQL Managed Instance is a plus * Knowledge in Azure resources such as Storage Accounts, Blob Storage, Keyvault, Azure Active Directory Additional eligibility requirements: * An achiever, self-starter, and eager to learn * You'll have a proven track record of results as we'll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time and your team's time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. * Most importantly, you'll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team. Travel required: * Travel is potential to be 10% of time Affirmative Action/EEO statement: defi SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI organization to identify experienced Database Administrators for a high-priority training and evaluation project. Freelancers will be tasked with performing 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. * * * **2\. 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 * * * **3\. 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 * * * **4\. More About the Opportunity** - Remote and asynchronous - work on your own schedule - **Expected commitment: minimum 30 hours/week** - **Project duration: ~6 weeks** * * * **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** - $90-100/hour for U.S.-based freelancers (localized rates may vary) - Paid weekly via Stripe Connect - You'll be classified as an independent contractor * * * **6\. Application Process** - Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form * * * **7\. About Mercor** - Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. - Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI organization to identify experienced Database Administrators for a high-priority training and evaluation project. Freelancers will be tasked with performing 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. * * * **2\. 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 * * * **3\. 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 * * * **4\. More About the Opportunity** - Remote and asynchronous - work on your own schedule - **Expected commitment: minimum 30 hours/week** - **Project duration: ~6 weeks** * * * **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** - $90-100/hour for U.S.-based freelancers (localized rates may vary) - Paid weekly via Stripe Connect - You'll be classified as an independent contractor * * * **6\. Application Process** - Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form * * * **7\. About Mercor** - Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. - Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI organization to identify experienced Database Administrators for a high-priority training and evaluation project. Freelancers will be tasked with performing 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. * * * **2\. 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 * * * **3\. 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 * * * **4\. More About the Opportunity** - Remote and asynchronous - work on your own schedule - **Expected commitment: minimum 30 hours/week** - **Project duration: ~6 weeks** * * * **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** - $90-100/hour for U.S.-based freelancers (localized rates may vary) - Paid weekly via Stripe Connect - You'll be classified as an independent contractor * * * **6\. Application Process** - Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form * * * **7\. About Mercor** - Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. - Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.