Senior Db2 Databse Administrator

HelloKindred; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; 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.

You will design and support database technology solutions, maintain SLAs, automate processes, and provide production support and release management for database environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Db2 DBA in enterprise environments.
• Experience designing and supporting database technology with emphasis on reliability and performance.
• Ability to automate repetitive tasks and improve SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Design and support database technology solutions per scope and standards.
• Maintain SLAs while complying with policies and standards.
• Automate day-to-day processes and identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Provide production support and release management for database environments.
• Build and maintain high-availability and replication setups.

Skills

Database administration

Automation

High availability

Security compliance

Tools

Db2

RACF/ACF2

SQL

Job description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 12 months Work Set Up: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite, mandatory) Clearance Required: BPSSOur client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Senior Db2 Database Administrator to 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.