About Tonic3
At Tonic3, we connect top talent with innovative projects and global teams. We are currently looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join us on a freelance basis and collaborate directly with international clients in dynamic environments.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Database Administrator (DBA) with strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills. This person will work closely with international stakeholders, ensuring database performance, reliability, security, and scalability across different environments.
This is a freelance remote opportunity for professionals with an advanced level of English, as the role involves direct communication with clients.
Responsibilities
Manage, monitor, and maintain database environments
Ensure database performance, availability, and security
Perform backups, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
Troubleshoot database issues and optimize queries
Support database migrations, upgrades, and deployments
Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams
Create and maintain technical documentation
Participate in client meetings and provide technical support when needed
Requirements
3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA)
Experience working with relational databases such as:
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle Database
Experience with database performance tuning and monitoring
Knowledge of backup and recovery processes
Familiarity with cloud environments is a plus:
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience with scripting or automation is a plus
Advanced English level (written and spoken)
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience working with distributed or high-availability systems
Knowledge of DevOps practices
Previous experience working with US-based clients
Certifications related to database administration or cloud platforms
What We Offer
100% remote freelance opportunity
Flexible work environment
International projects and exposure to global teams
Long-term collaboration opportunities
Dynamic and collaborative culture
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