Mainframe DB2 CDC Database Administrator

Kyndryl Solutions Private Limited; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl in Chennai is seeking a Senior Mainframe DB2 CDC Database Administrator to manage IBM Db2 for z/OS, oversee CDC replication, and ensure data integrity across enterprise platforms.

You will configure and monitor replication, optimize performance, handle backups and recovery, and support disaster recovery strategies in a large-scale mainframe environment. This hybrid role offers growth within a global technology leader.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience administering and supporting Mainframe z/OS, IBM DB2, and IMS databases, including database structure administration, utility management, performance optimization, and database maintenance activities across enterprise environments.
• Analyze and troubleshoot IMS and DB2 batch job failures, ensuring timely resolution and root cause identification.
• Perform DB2 and IMS structure backfill, database refreshes, and recovery activities across non-production and production environments.
• Monitor DB2/IMS health check jobs, tablespace status, database objects, and perform object alterations using DB2 commands as required.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills for complex replication issues.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support IBM Db2 for z/OS databases in a large-scale mainframe environment.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain CDC (Change Data Capture) replication solutions to enable real-time data movement across platforms.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and availability throughout replication and database operations.
• Monitor and optimize Db2 and CDC performance, identifying and resolving system bottlenecks and replication latency issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database, replication, and connectivity incidents to meet service level objectives.
• Perform database maintenance activities, including backup, recovery, migration, upgrades, and patch management.
• Support high availability and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical Db2 environments.

Skills

Mainframe z/OS

IBM DB2

IMS databases

CDC monitoring

Replication monitoring

SQL tuning

Performance optimization

Kafka

Enterprise Linux

TOAD

Tools

TOAD

Oracle environments

Kafka-based replication

Job description

Mainframe DB2 CDC Database Administrator

Who We Are At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Your Role In this role, you will play a key part in administering and supporting Mainframe DB2 and CDC environments, managing database operations, configuring and maintaining CDC replication solutions, ensuring data integrity, optimizing system performance, troubleshooting replication issues, and supporting high-availability data replication across enterprise platforms.

What you will Do

• Administer and support IBM Db2 for z/OS databases in a large-scale mainframe environment.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain CDC (Change Data Capture) replication solutions to enable real-time data movement across platforms.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and availability throughout replication and database operations.
• Monitor and optimize Db2 and CDC performance, identifying and resolving system bottlenecks and replication latency issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database, replication, and connectivity incidents to meet service level objectives.
• Perform database maintenance activities, including backup, recovery, migration, upgrades, and patch management.
• Support high availability and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical Db2 environments.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect. We have training and upskilling programs that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 8+ years of experience in administering and supporting Mainframe z/OS, IBM DB2, and IMS databases, including database structure administration, utility management, performance optimization, and database maintenance activities across enterprise environments.
• Analyze and troubleshoot IMS and DB2 batch job failures, ensuring timely resolution and root cause identification.
• Perform DB2 and IMS structure backfill, database refreshes, and recovery activities across non-production and production environments.
• Execute tablespace and index reorganizations, space reclamation, performance tuning, and capacity management initiatives.
• Review and optimize SQL queries and access paths, improving database performance and reducing resource consumption.
• Create and manage change tickets, supporting end-to-end implementation from development through production deployment.
• Monitor DB2/IMS health check jobs, tablespace status, database objects, and perform object alterations using DB2 commands as required.
• Support IMS administration activities including DBD changes, ACBGEN, DELGEN, AUTOGEN, DBRC registration, backup/recovery, reporting, documentation, and knowledge transfer initiatives.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• 3+ years of experience in MF DB2 CDC Database Administration with expertise in IBM IIDR/Change Data Capture (CDC), replication monitoring, subscription management, and troubleshooting replication issues.
• Hands-on experience in monitoring and maintaining CDA subscriptions, performing subscription refreshes, schema modifications, and ensuring seamless data synchronization between source and target databases.
• Proficient in creating replication SQLs for DB2 tables, managing TOAD Oracle environments, and developing IMS structural queries for Kafka-based data replication.
• Strong Enterprise Linux administration skills with proven ability to create and maintain technical documentation for installations, upgrades, operational procedures, and support processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to logically diagnose and resolve complex replication and database-related issues.
• Being You The "Kyn" in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
• We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring.
• At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging.
• That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers.
• That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health- because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve.

You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences.

And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

Experience Level Senior Level