Couchbase DBA

Job Summary

This role is a Couchbase DBA contract position, remote, requiring 10+ years of database administration experience, strong Couchbase Server expertise, and familiarity with No

SQL databases. Key skills include performance tuning, data replication, and database security.

Remote

We are seeking an experienced Couchbase Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize Couchbase database environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in No

SQL database administration, performance tuning, high availability, and data security. This role supports mission-critical applications and requires a proactive approach to database reliability and scalability.

• Install, configure, and maintain Couchbase Server clusters
• Monitor database performance, capacity, and availability
• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
• Manage data replication, clustering, and high availability setups
• Troubleshoot performance issues and optimize queries and indexes
• Implement database security, access control, and encryption
• Upgrade and patch Couchbase environments
• Work with development teams on schema design and query optimization
• Automate routine DBA tasks using scripts and tools
• Document database architecture and operational procedures

• 10+ years of database administration experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Couchbase Server
• Experience with No
  
  SQL databases (Mongo
  
  DB, Cassandra, etc. is a plus)
• Knowledge of N1QL query language
• Experience with cluster management, replication, and failover
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments
• Experience with monitoring tools and performance tuning
• Understanding of backup/recovery strategies