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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a skilled Couchbase Administrator to join our technology team. As a Couchbase Administrator, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of Couchbase database clusters. You will work closely with developers, architects, and IT operations to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of our data infrastructure. Your role will involve monitoring database health, troubleshooting issues, and implementing best practices for data replication, backup, and disaster recovery. You will also be expected to automate routine tasks, optimize queries, and participate in capacity planning to support business growth. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Couchbase or other NoSQL databases, a strong understanding of distributed systems, and proficiency in scripting and automation tools. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, responding to incidents, and providing technical guidance to other team members. Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge database technologies and contribute to the reliability and performance of mission-critical applications.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Install, configure, and upgrade Couchbase database clusters
- Monitor database performance and ensure high availability
- Troubleshoot and resolve database issues and incidents
- Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
- Automate routine database administration tasks
- Collaborate with development and operations teams
- Optimize queries and database configurations
- Maintain database security and access controls
- Participate in capacity planning and scaling activities
- Document procedures and best practices
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Proven experience as a Couchbase or NoSQL database administrator
- Strong knowledge of distributed database systems
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
- Familiarity with monitoring and automation tools
- Understanding of data replication and sharding
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work on-call or respond to incidents as needed
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How many years of experience do you have with Couchbase?
- Describe a challenging database issue you resolved.
- What tools do you use for monitoring Couchbase clusters?
- How do you ensure data security in Couchbase?
- Explain your approach to disaster recovery planning.
- Have you automated any database administration tasks? Please describe.
- How do you handle performance tuning for large datasets?
- Are you comfortable working in a 24/7 on-call environment?
- What scripting languages are you proficient in?
- Describe your experience with database scaling and capacity planning.
