IBM DB2 Database Administrator - Maximo

Persistent Systems Limited; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Long Service awards

Insurance coverage

Learning & certifications

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited is seeking an experienced IBM DB2 Database Administrator to support enterprise asset management platforms (IBM Maximo) and ensure high availability, performance, and security across production and non-production environments.

This role requires hands-on DB2 administration, SQL tuning, backup and recovery, data migration, and issue resolution while collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting release activities.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of experience in IBM DB2 Database Administration.
• Hands-on for DB2 installation, configuration, monitoring, backup, restore and recovery.
• Experience supporting IBM Maximo environments and enterprise asset management.
• Strong SQL development skills: query optimization, indexing, execution plans, tuning.
• Experience with data migration, archiving, import/export, maintenance.
• Knowledge of security, access management, compliance and audit controls.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize IBM DB2 databases for Maximo applications.
• Ensure availability, reliability, capacity planning, and performance across environments.
• Perform SQL query optimization, indexing, execution plan analysis, and tuning.
• Lead data migration, data import/export, archiving, and data quality improvements.
• Manage backup, restore, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Troubleshoot production DB issues, performance bottlenecks, and integrations (ServiceNow).
• Configure and maintain database security, access controls, and auditing.
• Plan and execute upgrades, patching, and environment refreshes.

Skills

IBM DB2

DB2 administration

SQL performance tuning

Maximo expertise

Database security

Backup & recovery

Data migration

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

DB2 Utilities

ServiceNow integrations

Enterprise monitoring tools

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries.

AboutPosition:

We are seeking an experienced IBM DB2 Database Administrator with hands-on exposure to IBM Maximo environments to support enterprise asset management platforms and mission-critical database operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering, monitoring, optimizing, and securing IBM DB2 databases while ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability across production and non-production environments. This role requires expertise in database administration, SQL performance tuning, backup and recovery, data migration, and troubleshooting complex database and integration issues. The candidate should be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting business-critical activities, including maintenance and release activities during flexible working hours when required.

• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: Between 4 to 10 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

WhatYou'llDo:

• Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize IBM DB2 databases supporting IBM Maximo applications.
• Ensure database availability, reliability, capacity planning, and performance across environments.
• Perform SQL query optimization, indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, and performance tuning activities.
• Lead data migration, data import/export, archiving, and data quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage database backup, restore, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production database issues, performance bottlenecks, and integration failures.
• Support ServiceNow and other third-party application integrations connected to DB2 environments.
• Configure and maintain database security, user access controls, privileges, and auditing mechanisms.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patch installations, and environment refresh activities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and business teams to deliver stable database solutions.
• Monitor database health and proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support development, testing, staging, and production database environments.
• Participate in release management, change management, and maintenance activities.
• Provide on-call, weekend, and after-hours support for critical incidents and planned activities when required.

ExpertiseYou'llBring:

• 5 to 9 years of experience in IBM DB2 Database Administration.
• Strong hands-on expertise in DB2 installation, configuration, administration, monitoring, backup, restore, and recovery.
• Practical experience supporting IBM Maximo environments and enterprise asset management applications.
• Strong SQL development skills with expertise in query optimization, indexing, execution plan analysis, and database performance tuning.
• Experience managing large-scale databases in Production, UAT, and Development environments.
• Knowledge of database security, access management, compliance, and audit controls.
• Experience with data migration, data archiving, import/export, and database maintenance activities.
• Hands-on experience implementing backup strategies, high availability solutions, and disaster recovery processes.
• Experience troubleshooting database connectivity, performance issues, and application integrations.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow-related integrations and enterprise application support environments.
• Understanding of change management, release management, and ITIL-based operational processes.
• Exposure to enterprise monitoring, automation, and database diagnostic tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate within cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."\