Lead Couchbase Database Administrator

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Lead Couchbase Database Administrator” for one of our client in Plano, TX 75024 (Onsite). A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Title: Lead Couchbase Database Administrator

Location: Plano, TX 75024 (Onsite)

Type: W2 Contract

Rate: $55-60/hr on W2

Exp: 10+ Years

Top Skills:

1. Couchbase architecture, cluster administration, upgrades and L3 production support.

2. SQL++ performance tuning, indexing, XDCR, HA/DR, backup and recovery.

3. AWS, Linux, Python/Shell automation and enterprise troubleshooting.

Job Summary:

Senior Couchbase DBA / Architect required to design, administer and optimize enterprise Couchbase environments; provide L3 production support,

performance tuning, HA/DR, upgrades, automation and architectural leadership.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Design scalable, secure, highly available Couchbase cluster architecture on-premises and in AWS.

• Administer clusters, upgrades, patching, rebalance, failover and production operations.

• Lead L3 troubleshooting, RCA, performance tuning, SQL++ query/index optimization.

• Design XDCR, backup/recovery, disaster recovery and capacity planning.

• Implement security controls, monitoring and Linux/Python/Shell automation.

• Partner with application, cloud and infrastructure teams; lead technical reviews and mentor DBAs.

About Trident:

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include:

Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco

Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.

Received the TechServe Excellence award.

Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America

Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.