Database Administrator (Couchbase) @ Excelsoft Technologies

• 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