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Database Engineer
<p>Company Profile | 企業概要<br />A global technology-driven organization operating at massive scale, delivering high-availability data infrastructure solutions to millions of users worldwide. The database engineering team is at the core of the business - building, managing, and evolving mission-critical systems with cutting-edge cloud-native technology.<br /><br />The Role | 職務内容<br /><br />The team is responsible for designing and managing large-scale Couchbase database environments, with a strong focus on Kubernetes-based deployments across production systems.<br />You will serve as the senior technical authority for Couchbase, leading lifecycle management, performance optimization, and incident resolution across critical database infrastructure.<br />Reporting into the Database leadership, you will mentor junior DBAs, drive best practices, and collaborate closely with development, SRE, and operations teams.<br />You will lead end-to-end database projects - from planning and design through to execution, monitoring, and closure.<br /><br /><br />Your Skills | 応募資格<br /><br />8+ years of progressive Database Administrator experience, with at least 3+ years specifically in Couchbase.<br />Deep expertise in Couchbase architecture, N1QL, indexing, replication, and Cross Data Center Replication (XDCR).<br />Hands-on experience managing Couchbase on Kubernetes platforms (GKE, EKS, AKS, or OpenShift).<br />Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation.<br />Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk.<br />Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform is a plus.<br />Additional experience with MySQL or Elasticsearch is advantageous.<br />Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.<br /><br /><br />Key Highlights of the Role | おすすめのポイント<br /><br />Join a globally scaled engineering team managing database infrastructure for millions of users.<br />Take ownership of Couchbase architecture and lifecycle management with real technical authority.<br />Work with cutting-edge cloud-native and Kubernetes technologies in a high-impact environment.<br />Mentor and lead junior DBAs while contributing to the strategic direction of the database landscape.<br />Be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team alongside SRE, development, and operations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>6 - 9 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013410546</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2h3ZXRhLmxla2hyYWphbmkuNzI4MDkuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 6.0M - 9.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p>Company Profile | 企業概要<br />A global technology-driven organization operating at massive scale, delivering high-availability data infrastructure solutions to millions of users worldwide. The database engineering team is at the core of the business - building, managing, and evolving mission-critical systems with cutting-edge cloud-native technology.<br /><br />The Role | 職務内容<br /><br />The team is responsible for designing and managing large-scale Couchbase database environments, with a strong focus on Kubernetes-based deployments across production systems.<br />You will serve as the senior technical authority for Couchbase, leading lifecycle management, performance optimization, and incident resolution across critical database infrastructure.<br />Reporting into the Database leadership, you will mentor junior DBAs, drive best practices, and collaborate closely with development, SRE, and operations teams.<br />You will lead end-to-end database projects - from planning and design through to execution, monitoring, and closure.<br /><br /><br />Your Skills | 応募資格<br /><br />8+ years of progressive Database Administrator experience, with at least 3+ years specifically in Couchbase.<br />Deep expertise in Couchbase architecture, N1QL, indexing, replication, and Cross Data Center Replication (XDCR).<br />Hands-on experience managing Couchbase on Kubernetes platforms (GKE, EKS, AKS, or OpenShift).<br />Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation.<br />Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk.<br />Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform is a plus.<br />Additional experience with MySQL or Elasticsearch is advantageous.<br />Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.<br /><br /><br />Key Highlights of the Role | おすすめのポイント<br /><br />Join a globally scaled engineering team managing database infrastructure for millions of users.<br />Take ownership of Couchbase architecture and lifecycle management with real technical authority.<br />Work with cutting-edge cloud-native and Kubernetes technologies in a high-impact environment.<br />Mentor and lead junior DBAs while contributing to the strategic direction of the database landscape.<br />Be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team alongside SRE, development, and operations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>6 - 9 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013410546</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2h3ZXRhLmxla2hyYWphbmkuNzI4MDkuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-04-01T02:36:51Z

Database Engineer Job in Tokyo | Robert Half