Senior Db2 Database Administrator

HelloKindred; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Db2 Database Administrator to design, implement, and support database technology within a complex enterprise environment. The role focuses on service quality, SLA improvement, automation, security, high availability, and policy compliance.

The position requires a hybrid work setup (3 days onsite per week, BPSS clearance) and will involve production support, release management, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders across IT and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience on large, complex enterprise DB projects.
• Strong Db2 administration and production support in enterprise environments.
• Experience in release management for database environments.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specs.
• Hands-on RACF/ACF2 Db2 security experience.
• High-availability and replication design and maintenance.
• Data conversion and migration support.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Banking/financial services experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and support database solutions per scope and standards.
• Maintain SLAs and security/compliance.
• Identify automation opportunities to streamline tasks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for knowledge sharing and service delivery.
• Provide production support and release management for DB environments.
• Define physical database designs and implement solutions for complex requirements.
• Manage RACF/ACF2 Db2 security rules and access authorities.
• Build high-availability and replication setups coordinating with teams.
• Support data conversion and migration activities.
• Resolve processing anomalies and system errors.
• Coordinate with application and infrastructure teams.

Skills

Db2 expertise

Communication skills

Problem solving

Automation potential

Cross-functional collaboration

Senior DB role

Tools

Db2

RACF/ACF2

HA/replication

Data migration tools

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people's lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers -connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length:12 months
Work Set Up: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite, mandatory)
Clearance Required: BPSS

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Senior Db2 Database Administratorto design, implement, and support database technology within a complex enterprise environment. The role will focus on service quality, SLA improvement, automation, security, high availability, and compliance with established policies and best practices.

What you will do:

• Design and support database technology solutions in line with defined scope, effort, schedules, quality standards, and best practices.
• Maintain and improve SLAs while ensuring compliance with organisational policies and standards.
• Analyse day-to-day processes proactively and identify opportunities to automate repetitive and standardised tasks.
• Apply global best practices to support diverse customer groups and maintain a thorough understanding of database environments and underlying technology.
• Work closely with stakeholders to facilitate knowledge sharing, training, and enhanced service delivery.
• Analyse functional and business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Provide production support and release management for database environments.
• Define physical database designs and support the implementation of technical solutions to complex commercial requirements.
• Build, review, quality-assure, implement, and support application database releases.
• Implement and manage RACF/ACF2 Db2 security rules and access authorities.
• Build and maintain high-availability and replication setups while coordinating with application and infrastructure teams.
• Support data conversion and migration activities.
• Identify and resolve processing anomalies, system errors, and complex database issues.

Qualifications

• Possess significant experience working on large, complex projects in an architectural or senior database role.
• Have strong Db2 database administration and technical support experience in enterprise environments.
• Provide production support and release management for database environments.
• Translate business and functional requirements into clear technical specifications.
• Apply expertise in physical database design and application database releases.
• Maintain hands-on experience with RACF/ACF2 Db2 security rules and access authority.
• Build and maintain high-availability and replication setups across complex environments.
• Support data conversion and migration activities.
• Apply strong problem determination skills to identify and control processing anomalies and system errors.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly through strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Build effective relationships and networks across business and technical areas.
• Identify automation opportunities and improve efficiency through process automation.
• Hold banking or financial services experience; beneficial.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.