Database Administrator (Couchbase)

Job Description Deploy, configure, and manage Couchbase clusters in self-hosted environments and cloud infrastructure. Lead Couchbase XDCR migrations to Capella, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database performance, queries, and indexing strategies. Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including XDCR and backup/restore strategies. Secure the database environment by managing user access, authentication, and encryption policies. Automate database operations using scripts, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools. Perform regular upgrades, patches, and maintenance to ensure database stability and security. Work closely with development and DevOps teams to optimize database performance and troubleshoot issues. Document database configurations, migration processes, and best practices for internal teams. Provide on-call support for critical database issues and outages. Requirements 5+ years of experience as a Couchbase DBA, managing self-hosted environments. Proven experience with Couchbase XDCR migration to Capella or similar cloud platforms. Strong knowledge of Couchbase architecture, buckets, scopes, collections, and indexes. Proficiency in N1QL queries and query optimization techniques. Experience with Linux-based environments and shell scripting. Hands-on experience with database monitoring and performance tuning. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar. Strong understanding of database security best practices. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies .