Senior IBM DB2 - Contract - remote

Pro Development Group; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in South Africa seeks a Senior DBA to ensure the design and maintenance of IBM DB2 databases. You will monitor performance, implement backup strategies, and manage user access. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in DB2 administration, strong SQL skills, and disaster recovery experience. Join a dynamic environment focused on data security and availability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DB2 database administration.
• Strong knowledge of DB2 architecture, utilities, and performance tools.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Proficiency in SQL and scripting (Shell, Perl, or Python).
• Certifications such as IBM Certified Database Administrator are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade database systems.
• Monitor and optimize database performance.
• Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery.
• Manage user access, roles, and security policies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues.

Skills

SQL query optimisation

Backup and recovery

Security and encryption

Performance tuning and monitoring

Linux/Unix scripting

Capacity planning

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Education

Matric and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DB2 Admin Tool

IBM Data Studio

Job description

Job Summary:

The Senior DBA is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance of IBM DB2 databases across enterprise environments. This role ensures data integrity, availability, and security while supporting mission‑critical applications and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and upgrade database systems.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including SQL tuning and resource allocation.
• Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies using DB2 tools.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery.
• Manage user access, roles, and security policies.
• Perform capacity planning and scalability assessments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Document database architecture, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support application performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Matric and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in DB2 database administration.
• Strong knowledge of DB2 architecture, utilities, and performance tools.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Proficiency in SQL and scripting (Shell, Perl, or Python).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like DB2 Admin Tool, or IBM Data Studio.
• Certifications such as IBM Certified Database Administrator are a plus.

Skills:

• SQL query optimisation
• Backup and recovery
• Security and encryption
• Performance tuning and monitoring
• Linux/Unix scripting
• Capacity planning
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics