Senior Mainframe DB2 DBA – Performance & Modernization

Kyndryl Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl Inc. is seeking an experienced Mainframe Db2 DBA to manage and optimize IBM mainframe databases, ensuring peak performance, reliability, and data integrity across critical systems.

This role emphasizes designing scalable database architectures, SQL tuning, debugging, and close collaboration with application teams to deliver mission-critical solutions for Fortune 100 clients in the United States. Candidates should excel in troubleshooting, capacity planning and disaster recovery.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of Mainframe Db2 DBA experience.
• SME level knowledge of SQL coding, tuning and debugging.
• Ability to diagnose performance problems and translate findings into actionable tasks.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience with mainframe tooling and DB2 administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize DB2 databases to ensure peak performance.
• Plan capacity and scalability with cross-functional teams.
• Develop backup, recovery and security policies for data protection.
• Provide technical guidance during application changes and improvements.

Skills

Mainframe Db2

SQL coding

SQL tuning

Debugging

Client-facing

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 IBM mainframe databases, ensuring peak performance, reliability, and data integrity across critical systems.

This role emphasizes designing scalable database architectures, SQL tuning, debugging, and close collaboration with application teams to deliver mission-critical solutions for Fortune 100 clients in the United States. Candidates should excel in troubleshooting, capacity planning and disaster recovery.