Couchbase Database Administrator

Overview:

WiredPeople welcomes applicants to our Couchbase Administrator role. The mission of the Agency is to provide agency customers with consistent and secure computing power, expert support, creative, innovative solutions, and continuity of service. Successful candidates will have direct experience with SQL Server Database administration and developing experience. Considerable exercise of independent judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, good computer skills, and the ability to perform against high standards of excellence is a must. This position will operate onsite in Tallahassee, FL.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Provide support, on-going maintenance, and required modifications to database applications already in production.
• Work with agency customers to develop and implement a process to receive data and disperse it to the appropriate internal applications, adhering to all State of Florida security guidelines.
• Assist in designing the Database Architecture and Strategic plan for agency customers.
• Provide research and analytical services for new projects as they emerge.
• Develop protocol for implementing existing and newly developed Database applications within the existing environment.
• Implement changes to existing and newly developed Database applications when authorized and in accordance with Agency Change Management/Service Request procedures.
• Create technical documentation associated with projects upon request.
• Conduct Pilot projects and research new technologies to support current or new processes as needed.
• Create complete and accurate project documentation.
• Develop timelines as requested.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to systems and/or processes as requested.
• Evaluate system tools and determine their usefulness to the Agency and its customer’s
• environment.
• Maintain accurate and detailed accounting of hours worked and tasks completed for each project.
• Mentor junior and journeymen Database Administrators.
• Work within the constraints of the Agency policies on security, privacy, and procedures.
• Support and comply with all Agency policies and procedures.
• Document work activities through Agency Change Management, Service Desk and Cost allocation procedures.
• Other tasks as directed by Platform Manager.

• 4 - 10 years’ experience – Couchbase Database Administrator

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Database Management/Administration – Install, configure, administer, and support Couchbase Server instances, including NoSQL data storage and retrieval.
• Performance Optimization – Monitor and maintain database/bucket health, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement sound solutions to improve database/bucket efficiency. This includes Couchbase Index creation, Management, Tuning.
• Capacity Planning – Plan and manage database/bucket capacity to meet current and future needs, including storage, memory, and processing power.
• Backup and Recovery – Define and implement robust backup and archival strategies to ensure data integrity and enable quick recovery from failures.
• Security – Implement and maintain database security measures, including access control, encryption, patching, and auditing.
• Troubleshooting – Diagnose and resolve database/bucket issues, including performance problems, errors, and security breaches.
• Collaboration – Work with end users and developers to understand their needs, design database/bucket schemas, and troubleshoot issues related to data access and manipulation.
• Automation – Automate routine tasks, such as backups, monitoring, and maintenance, using scripts and tools.
• Documentation - Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of the Couchbase Server environment, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. 1.Replication – Managing of Cross Data Center Replication of the Couchbase environment (XDCR) 2. Upgrades - Performing SDK.

WiredPeople provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WiredPeople complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.