Couchbase DBA at Cognizant

Job description

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 11/6/2026 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. #CB #IND123 Additional employment information Compensation 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. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India. About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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Couchbase DBA
Experience: 10+ years
Location: Remote
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 11/6/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $73,350 $115,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Long-term/Short-term Disability
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.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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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