DB2 Migration & Performance Specialist (Hybrid Derby)

Undisclosed; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive market rate

Job summary

Undisclosed seeks an experienced DB2 Database Administrator to support a major enterprise transformation project in Derby. The role focuses on DB2 administration, Oracle-to-DB2 migration, performance tuning, security, and operational support during a critical upgrade and migration programme.

The candidate will lead migration activities, install and manage DB2 environments, refactor PL/SQL for DB2, and ensure backup, recovery, and DR processes meet regulatory and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Hands-on DB2 administration in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Oracle-to-DB2 migration and PL/SQL refactoring.
• Proven ability to design backup, recovery, and DR procedures.
• Strong knowledge of security, access controls, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Oracle-to-DB2 migration activities with minimal business disruption.
• Install, configure, administer, and support DB2 environments.
• Refactor Oracle PL/SQL for DB2 compatibility.
• Develop and execute migration plans and validation activities.
• Monitor, tune, and optimise DB2 performance.
• Design and manage backup, recovery, and DR solutions.
• Support security, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with application, infra, and project teams.

Skills

DB2 administration

Oracle-to-DB2 migration

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery planning

Security & governance

Automation tooling

Cloud/hybrid support

Tools

DB2

Oracle Database

PL/SQL

Database Migration Tools

Backup & Recovery Solutions

Performance Monitoring Tools

Security & Compliance Tools

Job description

Undisclosed seeks an experienced DB2 Database Administrator to support a major enterprise transformation project in Derby. The role focuses on DB2 administration, Oracle-to-DB2 migration, performance tuning, security, and operational support during a critical upgrade and migration programme.

The candidate will lead migration activities, install and manage DB2 environments, refactor PL/SQL for DB2, and ensure backup, recovery, and DR processes meet regulatory and governance requirements.