Senior Mainframe DB2 Engineer - 24x7 Standby

Absa Group; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in South Africa seeks an experienced Engineer Database Specialist. This role involves providing technical support for DB2 databases, ensuring system availability, and managing performance tuning in a mainframe environment. The candidate should have over 15 years of experience, including expertise in z/OS and excellent stakeholder management skills. A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology is required.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in a mainframe environment.
• Proficient in DB2 database maintenance and enhancements.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical maintenance and support for DB2 Databases.
• Manage database availability and performance tuning.
• Support end user programmers and application teams.

Skills

DB2 expertise

Mainframe systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

System architecture understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

z/OS

DB2 VERSION 10

DB2 VERSION 11

DB2 VERSION 12

Job description

A leading banking institution in South Africa seeks an experienced Engineer Database Specialist. This role involves providing technical support for DB2 databases, ensuring system availability, and managing performance tuning in a mainframe environment. The candidate should have over 15 years of experience, including expertise in z/OS and excellent stakeholder management skills. A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology is required.