SQL Developer | $100/hr Remote | Mercor

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models. Organization: Mercor Position: Database Administrators Referral partner: Crossing Hurdles Type: Hourly contract Compensation: $75–$100 per hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week, flexible and asynchronous Duration: Flexible Role 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: • Strong 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): • Submit your resume • AI interview based on your resume (15 min) • Submit form