Couchbase DBA

About the role

**Couchbase DBA**

Experience: 10+ years

Location: Remote

**Required Skills:**

Couchbase Database Administration, Cluster Management & Troubleshooting

Couchbase Upgrades, Security, Monitoring & Automation

Couchbase Architecture, Data Modeling, High Availability & Scalability

SQL++ (N1QL), Indexing & Performance Tuning

**Roles & Responsibilities**

Manage and support Couchbase database clusters across production and non-production environments, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance.

Design and implement scalable Couchbase database architectures, including cluster configuration, data modeling, replication, and capacity planning.

Perform database performance tuning, SQL++ (N1QL) query optimization, indexing, and troubleshooting of database-related issues.

Manage database backup and recovery, disaster recovery (DR), failover, and Cross Data Center Replication (XDCR).

Plan and execute Couchbase upgrades, patching, cluster rebalancing, and database maintenance with minimal business disruption.

Monitor database health, resolve production incidents, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement preventive measures.

Implement database security standards, including RBAC, encryption, auditing, and compliance requirements.

Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams on database architecture, migrations, automation, and performance optimization initiatives.

Applications will be accepted until 11/30/2026

The annual salary for this position is between **$73,350 $115,000** depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and is subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

· 401(k) plan and contribution

· Long-term/Short-term Disability

· Paid Parental Leave

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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