Database Administrator

At a glance

• Rate agreed per projectPaid weekly in USD
• Hourly or per-task contractIndependent contractor · Expert
• RemoteWork from anywhere with a stable connection.
• Flexible, part-timeChoose your own hours.
• Ongoing, project-based Starts when a matching project opens · Rolling applications

Role overview

Evaluate AI on SQL, database design, performance tuning and backup and recovery.

Key responsibilities

• Review model-written queries, schemas and migration scripts
• Write database tasks with test data and expected results
• Flag destructive or slow queries
• Rate answers on recovery and security practice

Ideal qualifications

• Professional DBA experience with major open-source or commercial relational databases
• Strong SQL and performance tuning
• Professional written English
• Experience with backup and recovery

Nice to have

• Cloud database or data warehouse experience
• Vendor certification

More about the opportunity

Models write SQL confidently, including queries that delete data or lock tables. DBAs catch those mistakes before they reach production.

Compensation and contract terms

• Hourly or per task, in USD. Your rate is agreed per project.
• Hourly or per-task contract. You are engaged as an independent contractor.
• Remote. Flexible, part-time, on your own schedule.
• Paid weekly in USD for approved work.
• Projects can be extended, shortened or ended early depending on project needs and quality.

Application process

1. ApplyCreate a free profile and upload your CV.
2. InterviewAbout 20 minutes. You need a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone.
3. ID and credential checkWe verify your identity and the qualifications the role needs.
4. Matched to projectsOnce verified, you are invited to paid projects that fit your skills.

Free to apply. Vettedlance never charges candidates, and will never ask you to pay for training, tests or equipment.