Lead Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator

FIS; Georgia; On-site; USD 112,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Information Services, LLC in the United States seeks a Lead DBA for Db2 for z/os to mentor staff and drive high-availability data services. You will oversee testing, tuning, disaster recovery planning, and collaboration with application teams to ensure data integrity and performance.

The role includes on-call rotation, guidance to less-experienced DBAs, and proactive improvements to DB2 configurations. A strong background in z/os DB2 and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant Db2 for z/os experience in production environments.
• Hands-on installation, customization, testing, and maintenance of database systems.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and independent work abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for collaboration across teams.
• Experience in disaster recovery planning and on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing of database software, IBM utilities and fixes within sandbox before production rollout.
• Coaches less experienced DBAs.
• Schedules database tasks and ensures completion.
• Executes database recovery tasks during DR scenarios.
• Monitors performance to identify bottlenecks and recommends fixes.
• Applies tuning and optimization techniques to maintain performance.
• Collaborates with Applications Team to troubleshoot failures.
• Produces and maintains operational documentation (DR, naming standards, performance).
• Participates in Oncall rotation and occasional outages.

Skills

Db2 for z/os

Database performance tuning

Disaster recovery planning

Mentoring junior DBAs

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

IBM Db2 Utilities

DB2 Support Tools

Job description

Job Description

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you’re ready to start learning, growing and making an impact with a career in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?

Summary of This Role

Plans Db2 for z/os databases, including base definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, operational guidelines and protection. Ensures accuracy, completeness and availability of data using various IBM support tools. Establishes and maintains security and integrity controls. Formulates and monitors policies, procedures and standards relating to database management. Proposes and implements enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system. Researches and resolves database issues. The Lead DBA has more knowledge and experience in the inner mechanics of Db2, & who talks with IBM on DB2 issues. The Lead will be involved in mentoring and passing on that knowledge to less experienced DBAs

What Part Will You Play?

• Performs testing of database software, IBM utilities and fixes within a test (sandbox) environment prior to production roll out. Identifies and resolves issues while in the sandbox and upper environments. Performs the migration of tested/approved structures, utilities, and fixes to the production environment. Develops basic to moderately complex database configurations by creating database objects per specified business requirements according to standards and the necessary sandbox environments for testing. Works in close liaison with application developers and tech support to ensure best practices are applied to mitigate potential impacts or risks to the various user groups and/or other database configurations.
• Coaches less experienced Database Administrators (DBAs) as they begin to perform routine/basic database administration tasks.
• Schedules database tasks and ensures proper completion of scheduled tasks.
• Execute database recovery tasks during a disaster recovery scenario and/or disaster recovery exercise.
• Improve the reliability and efficiency of database processes and services.
• Ensure the high availability of the supported database(s) by actively monitoring database performance to identify bottlenecks, such as inefficient queries, inconsistent and/or corrupt indexes, database design, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Applies routine database tuning and optimization techniques, such as rebuilding indexes, to maintain database performance. Monitor database statistic reporting on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Works closely with the Applications Team while performing troubleshooting to determine the source of application failures. Assists in the development of solutions to minimize the potential of future application failures. Supports the implementation of solutions.
• Produces and maintains operational database documentation, such as Disaster Recovery, Recovery Presentation, Naming Standards, Performance and Tuning, to ensure database configurations are well documented in preparation for disaster recovery.
• Assists in the training and familiarization of less experienced team members regarding company policies and procedures, techniques and current server/database configurations.
• Participate in Oncall rotation and occasional outages.

What Are We Looking For in This Role?

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant Experience
• Typically, Minimum 8-10 Years Relevant Exp in Db2 for z/os
• Installation, customization, testing, and maintenance of database systems within a production environment
• Critical thinking leading to solution-oriented approaches.
• Takes the initiative to work a task or issue.
• Operates independently who owns the task at hand.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across technical teams and application teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• LUW Db2 experience is a plus
• Programming, operations or tech support experience is a plus

What we offer you:

A career at FIS is more than just a job. It’s the change to shape the future of fintech. At FIS, we offer you:

• A voice in the future of fintech
• Always-on learning and development
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to give back
• Competitive salary and benefits

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $111,650.00 - $189,810.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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