Senior Mainframe Db2 DBA — Fully Remote

Kyndryl Inc.; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl Inc. is seeking an experienced Mainframe Db2 DBA to manage and optimize our database environments for peak performance.

You will configure, deploy and maintain systems with a focus on reliability and security, working across cross-functional teams. You’ll diagnose performance issues, implement SQL tuning, and collaborate with application developers to translate requirements into robust database solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years Mainframe Db2 DBA experience.
• Working knowledge of IBM Mainframe Database utilities.
• SME level knowledge of SQL coding, tuning and debugging.
• Ability to diagnose performance problems and recommend database/SQL/programming changes to remediate issues.
• Ability to do a technical deep dive into application architecture/SQL and translate that knowledge into actionable tasks.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal; client-facing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and protect database systems for peak performance.
• Configure, install and maintain database systems.
• Plan capacity and scalability to meet business needs.
• Coordinate with teams to align database projects with goals.
• Propose enhancements to improve performance and reliability.
• Develop backup and recovery plans and support end users.

Skills

Mainframe Db2 DBA

SQL tuning

SQL debugging

Problem diagnosis

Client-facing communication

Tools

Omegamon

Query Monitor

QMF

Db2 Admin tool

Log analyzer

DDF

Stored procedures

Job description

Kyndryl Inc. is seeking an experienced Mainframe Db2 DBA to manage and optimize our database environments for peak performance.

You will configure, deploy and maintain systems with a focus on reliability and security, working across cross-functional teams. You’ll diagnose performance issues, implement SQL tuning, and collaborate with application developers to translate requirements into robust database solutions.